November 23, 2020
The Northwest Territories and Nunavut Geoscience Symposium begins today.
The free symposium will showcase approximately 60 research posters and pre-recorded oral presentations online at: www.geosympos.ca.
The symposium has been organized by the Northwest Territories Geological Survey (NTGS), and the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines in place of the NWT/NU Geoscience Forum which was cancelled this year as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.
Presentations are organized in the following themes:
- Geoscience;
- Mineral Exploration;
- Energy Geoscience;
- Permafrost Studies;
- Environmental Science, and
- Regulatory Updates.
Quotes
Traditionally, the Geoscience Forum has provided a valuable opportunity to share geoscience research, industry and exploration updates and other information. The presentation of student and academic studies is an annual highlight. This year’s format will allow that sharing and engagement to not only continue in a safe manner, but creates a unique and free-of-charge opportunity for a new form of public engagement that will hopefully inspire increased participation when the Forum returns in the future.
- Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Despite the unfortunate cancellation of this year’s Geoscience Forum, the Geoscience Symposium provides an opportunity for the results of northern geoscience research and related studies carried on through 2020 to be shared with a wide audience. The research, information and updates presented at the Symposium are crucial to maintaining a vibrant and sustainable minerals industry in the North.
- Ken Armstrong, President NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines
Quick facts
This year’s Geoscience Forum (2020) was to be the 48th annual occurrence of the event.
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For all media requests, please contact:
Drew Williams
Government of the Northwest Territories