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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251127
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UID:621-1763942400-1764201599@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Power BI Desktop
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed as an introduction to the Microsoft Power BI Desktop app. Throughout the course\, participants will work in Power BI Desktop to connect to data\, create visualizations (charts) based on that data\, and then publish the reports they build. They will use the Power BI Query Editor to perform data modelling techniques to prepare data for visualizations. They’ll also experience publishing Power BI reports both locally and to the online Power BI Service\, including creating dashboards and mobile phone views. By the end of the course\, participants will have a solid foundation of the essential skills in Power BI needed to create Power BI reports\, including connecting to data\, modelling data\, creating visualizations\, and publishing \nContact us for more information. \nRegistration closes one month prior to training date.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/introduction-to-power-bi-desktop-2/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTSTAMP:20260412T070853
CREATED:20250909T132512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T132512Z
UID:661-1763596800-1763683199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:MAETL Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Visit Manitoba Association of Education Technology Leaders (MAETL): Home for full details.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/maetl-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTSTAMP:20260412T070853
CREATED:20250603T195718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T195718Z
UID:158-1762819200-1762905599@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:MERLIN closure
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/remembrance-day/
CATEGORIES:Statutory Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T070853
CREATED:20251027T195405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T195423Z
UID:722-1762779600-1762783200@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Empowering the Modern Classroom: Class tools for Chromebooks
DESCRIPTION:Explore a new set of real-time controls that give teachers a certain level of remote Chromebook management — right in the classroom. By enabling Class tools\, teachers can share and pin content to students’ screens and lock that content\, they can “visit” a student’s device\, as well as have the ability to boost accessibility with live captions and translations\, and more. This powerful new suite of features is available as part of managed Chromebooks\, in combination with Google Workspace for Education Plus licenses or the Teaching and Learning add-on. \nPresenter: Tom Woods\, Solutions Engineer \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/empowering-the-modern-classroom-class-tools-for-chromebooks/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTSTAMP:20260412T070853
CREATED:20250707T201913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T201913Z
UID:562-1762732800-1763164799@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Reading Week
DESCRIPTION:Wishing our post-secondary students and staff a productive Reading Week.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/reading-week/
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T070853
CREATED:20251027T195515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T195515Z
UID:724-1762174800-1762178400@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Pricing and Licensing Updates for Education Standard and Education Plus
DESCRIPTION:This session will cover key updates to Google for Education licensing (Education Plus and Education Standard)\, to help school teams understand and prepare for changes to come for the next renewal or future new purchases. Learn about the transition to a single license for all users\, eliminating the distinction between staff and student licenses\, and what this means for managing your Google environment. \nPresenter: Evan Israel\, Workspace for Education Specialist \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/pricing-and-licensing-updates-for-education-standard-and-education-plus/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251104
DTSTAMP:20260412T070853
CREATED:20250826T173951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T173951Z
UID:638-1762128000-1762214399@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft 365 for Automation & Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Designed for users who have familiarity with Microsoft and are interested in learning about how these features can be maximized to streamline workplace practices and increase efficiency.      \n\nCollaboration and sharing tips across O365 programs  \n\n\nTeams environments \n\n\nPower Automate \n\n\nCopilot AI integration\n\nContact us for more information.  Registration closes one month prior to training date
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/microsoft-365-for-automation-efficiency/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTSTAMP:20260412T070853
CREATED:20250605T212436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T145833Z
UID:395-1761264000-1761350399@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:MTS PD Day
DESCRIPTION:Provincial PD day for MTS-union educators \nCheck out the Manitoba Association for Computing Educators\, ManACE\, for ed tech sessions.  Registration for their sessions takes place via Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/mts-pd-day/
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTSTAMP:20260412T070853
CREATED:20250909T132436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T132436Z
UID:659-1760572800-1760659199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:MAETL Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Visit Manitoba Association of Education Technology Leaders (MAETL): Home for full details.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/maetl-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T070853
CREATED:20250929T204752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T204752Z
UID:682-1760518800-1760540400@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Arista Networks Canada Hands-On Workshops Campus Edition 
DESCRIPTION:Join the Arista Canada team for a high-value\, hands-on workshop that will give you exclusive access to configure Arista’s cutting-edge Campus networking management platforms.\n\nSeats are very limited for these technical events featuring software and hardware roadmaps\, hands-on lab exercises\, as well as technical discussion topics and industry trends for all businesses.\n\nAgenda Highlight: \nCampus Switching/Routing/Wi-Fi/Security\nEOS Network Operating System\nCloudVision Management Platform & Visibility\nNetwork Provisioning with Campus Studios\nCloudVision CUE – Wireless Network Visibility and Application QoS\nAGNI Identity-Based Network Access Control\n\nContact us for full details and registration.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/arista-networks-canada-hands-on-workshops-campus-edition/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20260412T070853
CREATED:20250603T195652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T195652Z
UID:155-1760313600-1760399999@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day
DESCRIPTION:MERLIN closure
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/thanksgiving-day/
CATEGORIES:Statutory Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251008T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T070853
CREATED:20250826T173526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T173526Z
UID:636-1759939200-1759946400@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Designed for non-technical end-users (teachers\, support staff\, division-office\, school/divisional admin\, etc)  \n\nGeneral information and reminders on best practice surrounding:  \n\n\npassword creation \n\n\nwhen and where to use your work email versus personal \n\n\nat-home and personal-device access to work systems \n\n\nwork accounts on shared devices  \n\n\nWork accounts on public wifi \n\n\nBest practices for classroom teachers and EAs with students and families \n\nContact us for more information.  Registration closes Monday\, October 6 at 12 noon.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/cybersecurity-for-educators/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T070853
CREATED:20250923T194059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T194059Z
UID:680-1759928400-1759939200@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Tabletop Exercise for Cyber Event Preparation: Ransomware
DESCRIPTION:This Tabletop Exercise for Cyber Event Preparation\, focusing specifically on Ransomware\, designed to provide insight into the many information security and cyber-related actions that are likely to follow a cyberattack within the MERLIN community\, helping leaders understand what is needed to manage during and in the aftermath of a breach. \nIt is structured as a no-fault learning experience where participants can think through their response priorities and activities\, engaging with a scenario where they will not have all the relevant information and the situation may intentionally feel unfair\, much like in real life. The workshop fosters an environment for learning from each other\, with no bad questions or answers\, aiming to help your MERLIN community practice its response\, identify faults in processes\, policy\, and technology (not people!)\, and gain insight into the various roles\, activities\, and dilemmas required in a real-life security incident to assess MERLIN’s and the education sector’s readiness. \nContact us for full details and registration.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/tabletop-exercise-for-cyber-event-preparation-ransomware/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20260412T070853
CREATED:20250821T165421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T165421Z
UID:627-1759276800-1759363199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Partner Program Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us in kicking off the 2025-2026 school year as we bring our partners together to share updates\, network\, and learn. \nFull details will be sent out via email. \nLearn more about our Partner Program by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/partner-program-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Partner Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTSTAMP:20260412T070853
CREATED:20250603T195623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T195623Z
UID:152-1759190400-1759276799@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:MERLIN closure
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/
CATEGORIES:Statutory Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20260412T070853
CREATED:20250815T124808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T174217Z
UID:619-1758758400-1758931199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Power BI Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:Contact us for more information. \nRegistration closes one month prior to training date.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/power-bi-intermediate-2/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250924T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T070853
CREATED:20250826T172327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T172327Z
UID:633-1758729600-1758736800@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Intro to AI
DESCRIPTION:Designed for users that are new to using AI in a professional capacity and/or consider themselves “beginners”.  \n\nWhat is AI and how does it actually work? \n\n\nPotential for AI in the classroom \n\n\nEthical considerations \n\n\nTrends influencing education \n\n\nGeneral and MB focus \n\n\nReimagine education with AI \n\nContact us for more information.  Registration closes Monday\, September 22nd at 12 noon.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/intro-to-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTSTAMP:20260412T070854
CREATED:20250909T132050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T132050Z
UID:657-1758153600-1758239999@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:MAETL Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Visit Manitoba Association of Education Technology Leaders (MAETL): Home for full details.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/maetl-meeting/
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260412T070854
CREATED:20250707T201008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T201008Z
UID:552-1756771200-1757116799@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Back-to-School
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to our K-12 students and staff! \nWelcome to the fall/winter semester for our post-secondary students and staff!
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/back-to-school/
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTSTAMP:20260412T070854
CREATED:20250603T195548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T195548Z
UID:150-1756684800-1756771199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Labour Day
DESCRIPTION:MERLIN closure
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/labour-day/
CATEGORIES:Statutory Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTSTAMP:20260412T070854
CREATED:20250610T162123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T162123Z
UID:419-1755648000-1755907199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Power BI Desktop
DESCRIPTION:Contact us for more information. \nRegistration closes one month prior to training date.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/introduction-to-power-bi-desktop/
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250805
DTSTAMP:20260412T070854
CREATED:20250603T195504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T195504Z
UID:147-1754265600-1754351999@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Terry Fox Day
DESCRIPTION:MERLIN closure
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/terry-fox-day/
CATEGORIES:Statutory Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T070854
CREATED:20250708T152948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T152948Z
UID:574-1753261200-1753286400@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:AI Summit: Beyond ChatGPT
DESCRIPTION:This is an event organized by a MERLIN Partner\, the Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM).  For full event details\, including registration information\, visit their website by clicking HERE. \nJoin us for our second annual AI Summit in partnership with the Pharmaceutical Sciences Group (PSG) and Manitoba Association of AI Professionals (MAAIP)\, where industry leaders\, innovators and experts will explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence. This full-day event will feature insightful discussions\, cutting-edge advancements\, and real-world applications shaping the future of AI in health\, agriculture\, and clean biotechnology. \nThe AI Summit brings together experts\, innovators\, and decision makers for an in-depth exploration of artificial intelligence applications across healthcare\, agriculture\, clean technologies and beyond. This intimate\, high impact gathering fosters deep discussion\, meaningful networking\, and strategic collaboration for the advancement of AI use and innovation. \nParticipants will gain actionable insights and build valuable connections to drive AI use and innovation forward. \nThe Summit underscores AI’s potential to increase productivity and deliver impactful solutions. With collaboration and responsible innovation at its core\, the event reinforces how AI can heal the world\, support global food security\, and protect the environment for future generations. \nAre you a MERLIN partner that would like to have their event shared on this calendar? Fill out this Form.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/ai-summit-beyond-chatgpt/
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTSTAMP:20260412T070854
CREATED:20250610T162031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T171559Z
UID:417-1752710400-1752883199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Power BI Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:*Updated July 3rd\, 2025:  Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to low enrollment. \nContact us for more information. \nRegistration closes one month prior to training date.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/power-bi-intermediate/
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250702
DTSTAMP:20260412T070854
CREATED:20250603T195430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T195521Z
UID:145-1751328000-1751414399@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Canada Day
DESCRIPTION:MERLIN closure
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/canada-day/
CATEGORIES:Statutory Holidays
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