Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Canadians in Flight stamps celebrate leadership in aviation and aeronautics technology, innovation

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Developed with the support of Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, as well as the Ottawa chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society, this edition of Canadians in Flight honours these achievements:

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  • Developed with the support of Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, as well as the Ottawa chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society, this edition of Canadians in Flight honours these achievements:
    Violet (Vi) Milstead (1919-2014).
  • Over 28 months, Milstead logged more than 600 hours in 47 types of aircraft, including massive, multi-engine bombers.
  • These global advances provided the foundation for ongoing improvements in aviation and remain an important part of Canadian history.
  • The stamps and collectibles are available for pre-sale today at canadapost.ca and at postal outlets across Canada on the day of issue, Monday, October 17.

Ingenium Foundation welcomes two new members to the Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 13, 2022 /CNW/ - The Ingenium Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of two new board of directors following the 2022 annual general meeting.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 13, 2022 /CNW/ - The Ingenium Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of two new board of directors following the 2022 annual general meeting.
  • The new appointments to the board will join Angela Bishop, Christine Gervais (Vice-Chair), Gilles LeVasseur (Chair) and Reyhaneh Sayfi on the Ingenium Foundations Board of Directors.
  • The Ingenium Foundation is thrilled to welcome Jessica and Adam to the board and adding their expertise and knowledge as it works to amplify Ingenium's mission.
  • The Ingenium Foundation is a national, non-profit organization that fundraises for Ingenium Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation.

Five inspirational youth receive national award for leadership in STEAM

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, May 25, 2022 /CNW/ - Ingenium is thrilled to recognize five inspirational youth who have made positive changes in their community using science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 25, 2022 /CNW/ - Ingenium is thrilled to recognize five inspirational youth who have made positive changes in their community using science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).
  • The Ingenium-NSERC STEAM Horizon Awards help set the stage for a new generation of Canadian innovators to excel in the STEAM fields.
  • Each winner in the national prize program is awarded $25,000 to go towards their post-secondary education in a STEAM field at a Canadian university, college or CGEP.
  • Supporting the creativity, leadership, and innovation of our youth will have a direct impact on our future which is why Ingenium is so proud to recognize these five incredible students."