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.
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 […]
7 Jan 2026
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 […]
8 Oct 2025
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, […]
24 Sept 2025
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 […]
17 Sept 2025
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 […]
10 Sept 2025
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 […]
3 Sept 2025
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 […]
27 Aug 2025
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 […]
21 Aug 2025
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 […]
13 Aug 2025
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 […]
6 Aug 2025
RM of St. François Xavier (SFX)
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 […]
30 Jul 2025
MFN Schoolnet & BCN
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 […]
23 Jul 2025
RM of Argyle
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 […]
16 Jul 2025
The Past – The Freenet Dream
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 […]
10 Jul 2025
The How? – The Methods
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2 Jul 2025
The Why?
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 […]
25 Jun 2025
The What?
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 […]
2 Mar 2024
Teaser – Episode 0
Joel Templeman previews the ConnectedMB podcast, which explores equitable Internet connectivity in Manitoba, in partnership with Dr. Wayne.
2 Mar 2024
ConnectedMB – Introduction
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 up with the research […]
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