The Engineering and Geoscience Education Foundation, formerly the APEGM Foundation, is a not-for-profit Manitoba corporation whose purpose is to advance and support the education of students of engineering and geoscience. More information about the Foundation (disbursements, history, board directors and leveraging funds) can be found on the About the Foundation page.
Land acknowledgment and commitment
We acknowledge that the Engineering Geoscience Education Foundation is located on Treaty 1 territory and the original lands of the Dene, Anishinaabe, Ininew, Anishininew, Dakota, Nakota and Lakota people and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.
By-law
The original bylaw was amended three times: in 2013 to alter the board size from 10 to 15,
in 2021 to implement staggered two-year board terms,
and in 2022 to reflect the foundation’s new name.
Mission & Vision
Mission: We provide opportunities for future engineers and geoscientists, through student support and strategic investments in education.
Vision: To be a vital part of the community of support connecting donors, professionals, students and educators in geoscience and engineering.
Policies and procedures
The Foundation has created several policies to guide the conduct of the organization, its board and volunteers.
Conflict of Interest
Donor Recognition
Director and Officer Removal
Director and Volunteer Orientation and Expectations
Discrimination and Harassment Policy
Discrimination and Harassment Procedures
Election of Directors & Officers & Acceptance of Volunteers
Privacy and Data Protection
Risk Management
Social Media
Annual reports
The Foundation has a calendar fiscal year and the annual reports are approved by the members at the Annual General Meeting the following year. Note that annual reports to December 31, 2021 will bear the original name of the Foundation — APEGM Foundation Inc.
Annual Report 2023
Annual Report 2022
Annual Report 2021
Annual Report 2020
Annual Report 2019
Annual Report 2018
Annual Report 2017
Annual Report 2016
Annual Report 2015
Annual Report 2014
Annual Report 2013
Annual Report 2012
Annual Report 2011
Annual Report 2010
Annual Report 2009
Annual Report 2008
Membership
Membership in the Foundation entitles you to attend any Board meeting (with notice) and the annual general meeting (AGM) of the Foundation, usually held in the third week of June. As a member, you will be entitled to vote at the AGM.
Membership is available upon donation of $10.00 or more to the Foundation.
The Foundation Board consists primarily of engineers, geoscientists and others with a broad range of field-related experience and skills that enable the Board to target the needs of engineering and geoscience students. You can feel confident that the Foundation will make sound decisions about how your donation will be spent.
A tax receipt is issued for every donation.