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.
ConnectedMB
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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 […]
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The How? - The Methods
Jul 10, 2025 • 12:58
Methods
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The Past - The Freenet Dream
Jul 16, 2025 • 1:23:23
Retrieved from: https://web.archive.org/web/19961222183407/http://www.freenet.mb.ca CBC Archive Clip (1990s Freenet Interview)CBC Digital Archives – “Information Highway” (1990s) 🏛️ National Capital Freenet (NCF) 🔗 https://www.ncf.ca Directory of Canadian Freenets Telecommunities Canada🔗 http://www.tc.ca CA*net […]
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RM of Argyle
Jul 23, 2025 • 44:47
This episode features a conversation with representatives from a rural municipality in Manitoba that undertook the challenge of improving broadband connectivity for its residents. The discussion highlights the process of […]
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MFN Schoolnet & BCN
Jul 30, 2025 • 1:23:23
In this episode of ConnectedMB, host Joel Templeman and co-host Dr. Wayne Kelly explore the evolving landscape of digital connectivity in Manitoba’s Indigenous and remote communities. Featured guests include Nikki […]
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RM of St. François Xavier (SFX)
Aug 6, 2025 • 43:35
Connected MB Podcast – Episode Title: “Fiber for the Future: Saint François Xavier’s Bold Broadband Build” 🎧 Episode Summary:In this powerful episode of Connected MB, the team speaks with Reeve […]
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MERLIN / MAETL
Aug 13, 2025 • 59:02
Connected MB Podcast – Episode Title: “Building the Backbone: Education & Infrastructure in Manitoba” 🎧 Episode Summary:In this episode of Connected MB, hosts Joel Templeman and Dr. Wayne Kelly explore […]
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Prairie Spirit School Division
Aug 21, 2025 • 42:56
Episode Summary In this episode of ConnectedMB, we sit down with leaders from Prairie Spirit School Division to explore their decades-long journey toward reliable connectivity in rural Manitoba. From the […]