As of this fall, Brandon University’s Rural Development Institute (RDI) has partnered with the Internet Society Manitoba Chapter and fellow researchers from across Canada to work towards building connectivity resources for rural communities. The world of technology is ever-changing, and it is important to RDI that the work we engage in continues to be action-focused.
See the ConnectedMB Project Overview for more information.

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Teaser - Episode 0
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Teaser - Episode 0
Mar 2, 2024 • 2:14
Join Joel Templeman, Executive Director of the Internet Society Manitoba Chapter, while he explores all things related to equitable Internet connectivity. In Season One, we partner with Dr. Wayne Kelly […]
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The What?
Jun 25, 2025 • 6:58
In the inaugural episode of Connected Manitoba, hosts Joel Templeman and Dr. Wayne Kelly introduce listeners to the mission behind the podcast and the research project it supports. The show […]
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The Why?
Jul 2, 2025 • 1:16:51
Following up on The What, this second episode of Connected Manitoba delves into The Why—explaining why this podcast exists, why rural connectivity is essential, and why communities are stepping up where […]