As of this fall, 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 everchanging, and it is important to RDI that the work we engage in continues to be action-focused.

Please see the ConnectedMB Project Overview and the additional links below for more project information!

Meet the Research Team:

• Director of RDI and Principal Investigator: Dr. Wayne Kelly
• RDI Research Assistant: Fallon Brook
• RDI Research Assistant: Kalin Contois
• ISOC, MB Chapter Executive Director: Joel Templeman

Project Partner Highlight: 

• The Internet Society (ISOC) is a global organization focused on enhancing technological developments, economic development and social progress. With the vision to make Manitoba digitally inclusive and connected, the ISOC, Manitoba Chapter has worked to maintain open and transparent Internet and promote technological development across the province. Throughout this project, the RDI team has been collaborating with ISOC, Manitoba Chapter Executive Director, Joel Templeman. Make sure to tune into the ConnectedMB Podcast to learn more about the digital realities across Manitoba. 

Podcast Episodes: 

• ConnectedMB Podcast Introduction

Blogs: 

• November 2023 What is AI?
• May 2023 The Next Digital Divide for Rural: Artificial Intelligence 

Media Coverage: 

• March 2024 | Global News | Advocates call for better connectivity in rural, remote communities in Manitoba