Call for Abstracts

This theme of this year’s event will focus on the “State of Wildlife Research and  Management in Manitoba – Reconnecting & Working Together” and will feature a panel of speakers representing impactful wildlife organizations across Manitoba.

The submission period is now closed.
Thank you to all who submitted an presentation/poster abstract.

Note: Due to limited space for oral presentations, not all submissions will be accepted for oral presentations. We will notify applicants regarding the status of their submissions once we have reviewed all the abstracts. There will be plenty of space for posters and we will be offering a $50 cash prize for the Best Student Poster Award!

Photo Contest

Grab your camera or search your files!
You must be an active Chapter member to enter.
Categories:
     1.  Focus on Flora - pictures of Manitoba flora species
     2.  Focus on Fauna - pictures of Manitoba fauna species
     3.  General Category - anything goes (within Manitoba)

Category winners will win $50 & will be announced at the AGM.
Contest details & rules are on the website.

Contest deadline is Monday, March 4, 2024

Awards – Student & Professional

We encourage you to review the awards offered through the Chapter. Your involvement in these awards will contribute to the recognition and celebration of outstanding contributions to wildlife research and conservation. Our awards include: Richard C Goulden Award, Student Travel Award, Wildlife Student of the Year, Outstanding Manitoba Conservation Officer (or Unit), Early Career Professional Development Travel Grant, Lifetime Honorary Membership and the Conservation Award. Details on the criteria and application deadlines can be found on our website.

Application Deadlines:
Richard C. Goulden Memorial Award = February 14, 2024
All other Chapter Awards = Monday, March 4, 2024

Executive Board Opportunity!

If you are interested in contributing to our leadership, we invite you to nominate yourself for an executive board position. Or if you feel that someone would be a good candidate, please encourage them to allow their name to stand.

The nomination deadline is Friday, February 16, 2024.

To facilitate the process, a Zoom session will be hosted by the current executive board before the nomination period closes. This session will allow interested individuals to ask questions and gain insights into the responsibilities of each executive board position. A date and time will be provided shortly, with free registration through our website. Detailed information about the roles and responsibilities of board positions can be found on our website.

Voting for the executive board is done electronically (you will be sent a link), with the voting period opening 20 days prior to the AGM, and the new slate of board members announced at the meeting. You must be a member in good standing in order to vote.