Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association

Minerals Week 2025
2025-05-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Manitoba Legislative Building, 450 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3Z0V8, Canada
Reception at the Manitoba Legislative Building Rotunda
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Legislative Building Rotunda
Complimentary to attend. RSVP today to secure your spot

Critical Minerals Short Courses
2025-09-17 08:00 - 2025-09-18 17:00 | The Viscount Gort Hotel, 1670 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 0C9, Canada
Register for an intense short course. Take your skills to the next level and benefit from mineral resource exploration and development. Our courses offer in-depth understanding of the sector.

COURSES:

Environmental Monitoring/Guardians (1 day)
Job & Business Opportunities (1 day)
Prospecting/Geological Assistants (1 day)
Manitoba Rules and Regulations (1 day)
Critical Minerals: Business and Finance (2 days)

ONE DAY COURSE PRICE:

MPDA Member: $175.00 +GST
Non-Member: $225.00 +GST

TWO DAY COURSE PRICE:

MPDA Member: $230.00 +GST
Non-Member: $285.00 +GST

September Lunch Presentation with Cole Stocki
2025-09-18 11:30 - 13:30 | Manitoba Legislative Building, 450 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3Z0V8, Canada
MPDA September Lunch Presentation
Join us on September 18th at 11:30 AM for our lunch presentation featuring guest speaker Cole Stocki, GIT!
When: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Where: Golden Boy, Legislative Building
**Lunch included**
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with fellow members while enjoying great food and an engaging presentation.
Everyone is welcome to attend!
Advanced ticket purchase required. Secure your spot today here >>> https://mpda-108480.square.site/members-lunch-presentations

Critical Minerals Short Courses
2025-11-05 08:00 - 2025-11-06 17:00 | The Viscount Gort Hotel, 1670 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 0C9, Canada
Register for an intense short course. Take your skills to the next level and benefit from mineral resource exploration and development. Our courses offer in-depth understanding of the sector.
COURSES:

Environmental Monitoring/Guardians (1 day)
Prospecting/Geological Assistants (1 day)
Manitoba Rules and Regulations (1 day)
Business and Finance (1 day)

ONE DAY COURSE PRICE:

Early Bird: $135.00 +GST
MPDA Member: $175.00 +GST
Non-Member: $225.00 +GST

Holiday Reception
2025-12-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Chop Steakhouse & Bar, 1750 Sargent Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3H 0C7, Canada
🎄 Join Us for the MPDA Holiday Reception! 🎄
Enjoy good company and great conversations as we wrap up another successful year together.
📅 Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Chop Steakhouse & Bar
🎟️ Tickets: Complimentary (RSVP required)
✨ Spots are limited! 👉 mpdaca@gmail.com

Annual General Meeting
2026-02-11 11:30 - 14:00 | 550 – 201 PORTAGE AVE., 550 - 201 PORTAGE AVE., Winnipeg, MB, R3B 3K6, Canada
Join us on Wednesday, February 11 for the MPDA Annual General Meeting. This event an important opportunity for members to connect, review our progress, and help shape the future of Manitoba’s mineral exploration sector. We’ll share key updates, discuss priorities for 2026, and hear directly from industry leaders. Your voice matters, and your participation strengthens our association. We look forward to seeing you there.
Register here: https://mpda-108480.square.site/annual-general-meeting

Reconciliation Forum & Gala 2026
2026-04-09 09:00 - 21:00 | Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3K 2E9, Canada
Secure your spot today! Enjoy a day of impactful conversations, and networking while contributing to a brighter future.
The 5th annual Reconciliation Forum & Gala is taking place at 10am on April 9th, 2026 at the Assiniboia Downs in Winnipeg, MB.
The Critical Minerals Short Courses will include courses on Business and Finance, MB Rules and Regulations, Environmental Monitors/Guardians, Prospecting/Geological Assistants.
Buy your tickets and register now >>> https://mpda-108480.square.site/reconciliation-forum-and-gala

Manitoba Investment Summit in partnership with Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM)
2026-05-26 08:00 - 16:00 | Fairmont Hotel Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 0Y3, Canada
MPDA will serve as the Critical Mineral Exploration & Development stream within the Manitoba Investment Summit, connecting early-stage exploration companies directly with funders, financing organizations, and strategic partners.
Registration
To register for the forum, please email info@mpda.ca with your full name, organization, and contact information.
Interested in supporting this Manitoba Mineral Week 2026 event?View the Sponsorship Opportunities

Strengthening Partnerships – Building Manitoba’s Critical Minerals Future Together
2026-06-01 09:00 - 12:30 | Manitoba Legislative Building, 450 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3Z0V8, Canada
This forum closes Manitoba Mineral Week by bringing together Indigenous leadership, government, industry, and community voices to focus on what needs to happen before exploration begins. It centers on early relationships, clear expectations, and practical steps to support responsible mineral development in Manitoba. Speakers will share perspectives on engagement, workforce readiness, and building trust at the earliest stages. The goal is to strengthen understanding across partners so projects can move forward in a way that reflects Indigenous priorities, community perspectives, industry realities, and long-term economic opportunity.
Registration
To register for the forum, please email info@mpda.ca with your full name, organization, and contact information.
Interested in supporting this Manitoba Mineral Week 2026 event?View the Sponsorship Opportunities

The Manitoba Mineral & Supply Chain Exchange
2026-09-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Manitoba Legislative Building, 450 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3Z0V8, Canada
Where business connections become business opportunities.
Join mining companies, Indigenous businesses, manufacturers, contractors, consultants, government, and supply chain partners for an afternoon focused on procurement, partnerships, and growing Manitoba’s critical minerals sector.
Admission is free, but space is limited to 75 guests.
Register for free here
Interested in showcasing your organization? Sponsorship opportunities are available. Click Here.

State of the Nations Address
2026-11-16 08:00 - 16:30 | Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, 1808 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3H 0G3, Canada
Join Chiefs and Indigenous leaders from across Manitoba at the State of the Nations Address to explore critical minerals and economic opportunities for the new green economy. This premier gathering brings together First Nations, Métis, and Indigenous leadership alongside government, industry, and investors—one day, one room, one future.
Early Bird Tickets | Sponsorship Opportunities
Monday, November 16 | Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, Winnipeg

Ticket Type
Early Bird (Before Sept. 11)
Regular (Sept. 11 onward)

Individual

MPDA Member
$225 + GST
$250 + GST

Non-Member
$295 + GST
$350 + GST

Table of Eight

MPDA Member
$1,600 + GST
$1,800 + GST

Non-Member
$2,000 + GST
$2,400 + GST

Mineral Magic Holiday Mixer
2026-11-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Manitoba Club, 194 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
MPDA’s year-end networking reception celebrates the partnerships and accomplishments achieved throughout the year while providing members, Indigenous leaders, government representatives, sponsors, and industry partners with an opportunity to reconnect before the holiday season. The event may also feature MPDA’s Youth Council through networking activities, leadership recognition, or youth engagement initiatives.
Registration: Coming Soon
Price

Members: Free
Non-members: $20
