Meet the 2026 ENGAP graduates

Riley Bruce is graduating with an Electrical Engineering degree and a concentration in Power and Energy Systems. Riley spent his first nine grades in Poplar River First Nation, on the east side of Lake Winnipeg. Riley is Poplar River’s very first engineer! He entered the engineering faculty as a Direct Entry student after graduating from Maples Collegiate in 2020. As a university student, Riley tutored classmates and younger ENGAP students.

Justin Bung is Métis from Pointe du Bois, Manitoba, and graduated from Lac du Bonnet High School. He has completed his Civil Engineering degree. During his time in ENGAP, Justin contributed to the program and the broader student community, and his dedication and hard work have been truly inspiring. He now works full time with KGS Group. 

Cliff Dano is First Nation from Fisher River Cree Nation and grew up in Mallard, Manitoba, where he graduated from Frontier Collegiate. Before entering engineering, Cliff completed a diploma in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Red River College Polytechnic and is now graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering. During his time in ENGAP, Cliff focused on his studies while also embracing life outside the classroom, becoming a devoted partner to Anastasia and the proud father of baby Lydia.

Dinara Lawrence graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree. Dinara is of Métis background from the Winnipeg region. She graduated from River East Collegiate in 2020 and entered Engineering as a Direct Entry student. Dinara was a member of the UMSAE Formula Electric Design Team and has been hired by Manitoba Hydro as an EIT after working for them for four summers. 

Thomas Kidd is Métis from Winnipeg and graduated from Westwood Collegiate. He joined ENGAP after completing a year and a half of university studies, a period that included the challenges of Covid, and recognized the value of a supportive community like ENGAP. Since then, Thomas has been a constant presence in the ENGAP office, connecting with staff and fellow students and helping wherever he can. He is now graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Ben Leclerc is Métis and graduated from Margaret Barbour Collegiate in The Pas, Manitoba. He joined ENGAP after his first year at University 1 and went on to complete his degree in Civil Engineering, building a solid foundation for his future career. 

Nicholas Plante is graduating with a Mechanical Engineering degree in the Aerospace Stream. He is Métis from Lorette, Manitoba, and graduated high school from College Regional Gabrielle Roy at Île des Chênes. Nick came to ENGAP from University 1. He previously worked for the Department of National Defence in aircraft maintenance, and at Boeing in process engineering. Nick will continue to gain aerospace experience this summer as an intern at Standard Aero. 

Matthew Perry is First Nation from Peguis First Nation and graduated from St. Paul’s Collegiate in Elie, Manitoba. He will be graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering. Over the years, Matthew has participated in the Co-op program, gaining valuable engineering experience working with Manitoba Infrastructure and various construction companies.

Lily Sanderson is Métis and graduated from Miles Macdonell Collegiate. Her family roots go deep in western Manitoba, in the small community of Kinosota on the west shore of Lake Manitoba. Lily has been an outstanding student at the University of Manitoba and will graduate as a continuous member of the Dean’s Honour List with Distinction in Biosystems Engineering. In addition to her strong academic achievements, she is fluent in French. Lily is currently exploring her options and is seeking a position in Biosystems Engineering, with hopes of pursuing a master’s degree in the future.

Ethan Spalding graduated on the Dean’s Honour List with a Civil Engineering degree and a concentration in Structures and Construction. Ethan is Métis from the Eriksdale area and graduated from Lundar High School in 2020. He likes to contribute to the community by volunteering and shows strong leadership qualities. He was on the UM Engineering Concrete Canoe Team and is now working as a Project Coordinator for Arnason Industries.

Shelby Wallace-Booth is graduating with a Computer Engineering degree. Shelby entered ENGAP transferring from University 1, on the advice of his older brother, who also graduated from Engineering and was an ENGAP student. Shelby is from the Tahlton First Nation, Whitehorse, Yukon, but graduated from Miles Macdonell Collegiate in Winnipeg. Some of Shelby’s experience has involved working with a small team in the gold mining industry in B.C. He is currently looking for work in software development but is open to learning about new industries.