ConnectedMB

Hosted by Internet Society Manitoba Chapter

Technology Education

Website RSS feed

Episodes

Latest episode

Apr 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

The ConnectedMB Project is a pioneering initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide in rural Manitoba. Spearheaded by the Rural Development Institute at Brandon University in collaboration with the Internet Society Manitoba Chapter and esteemed experts, this project seeks to enhance broadband connectivity and digital literacy across underserved communities. Through a multifaceted approach that includes a compelling podcast series, ConnectedMB explores innovative community connectivity solutions beyond traditional market models, emphasizing the unique challenges and opportunities in rural and Indigenous areas. This project is not just about improving internet access; it's about fostering digital inclusion and empowering communities with the tools and knowledge necessary for success in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Listen to episodes

18 recent

April 8, 20261 hr 3 min

Season Two: Introduction

Technology and Connectivity in Rural & Northern Manitoba Episode Summary In this episode, hosts Joel and Wayne are joined by Kelly and Marie from Tech Manitoba to discuss the evolving […]

January 7, 20261 hr 36 min

Season One: Reflections

🎙️ ConnectedMB — Reflections on Season One Description: In this special wrap-up episode of ConnectedMB, the hosts reflect on Season One and the stories, lessons, and tensions that emerged from […]

October 8, 202553 min

CAP – The Road We Travelled

This booklet, “The Road We Travelled,” serves as a compilation of forty best-practice success stories focusing primarily on the adoption and impact of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) within remote, […]

September 24, 20251 hr 0 min

Parkwest – How a Rural Co-op Raised the Bar on Broadband

SummaryHosts Dr. Wayne Kelly and Joel Templeman talk with leaders from Park West, Yellowhead, Hamiota, and Prairie View about how a rural broadband co-op delivered faster, cheaper internet—and set a […]

September 17, 20251 hr 31 min

Community Research Alliance for Community Innovation and Networking (CRACIN)

From CRACIN to Now: Revisiting Canada’s Digital Divide Through Community Eyes In this episode of ConnectedMB, we revisit the Community Research Alliance for Community Innovation and Networking (CRACIN)—a landmark Canadian […]

September 10, 20251 hr 5 min

ISOC & CIRA

How do we close Canada’s digital divide? In this episode, Joel Templeman and Dr. Wayne Kelly talk with Natalie Campbell (Internet Society), Maureen James (CIRA), and Jeff Buell (CIRA) about […]

September 3, 202547 min

RM of Hamiota

ConnectedMB – Episode: The Hamiota Fibre Story Episode SummaryIn this episode, the ConnectedMB team sits down with community leaders from Hamiota and the Park West School Division to explore how […]

August 27, 20251 hr 2 min

RM of Yellowhead

In this episode of ConnectedMB, host Joel Templeman explores how the Yellowhead region built its own broadband cooperative. What began as a school division’s effort to connect rural schools grew […]

August 21, 202542 min

Prairie Spirit School Division

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 […]

August 13, 202559 min

MERLIN / MAETL

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 […]