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SUMMARY:MERLIN Technical Training Day
DESCRIPTION:This free event is designed specifically for Manitoba’s K–12\, post-secondary\, and independent school technical teams and will feature a series of short\, hands-on workshops introducing key MERLIN tools and services\, how to get the most out of them\, and the people behind them.  Topics include: \n\n\nBasic Hosted Firewall management\n\n\nManaging Microsoft Licensing\n\n\nSightline management (DDoS mitigation tool)\n\n\nNetwork as a Service tools\n\n\nSDWan Service Tools\n\n\nInfrastructure as a Service tools\n\n\nWeb Content Filtering Management\n\n\nCIRA DNS Firewall management\n\n\nDNS Anycast management\n\n\nWeathermap\observium\n\n\nClient Portal Access & Navigation\n\n\nRedundant connections to MERLIN\n\n\nTo secure your spot\, please complete our RSVP Form by Friday\, November 21\, 2025 by clicking HERE
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/merlin-technical-training-day/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Training
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UID:641-1764892800-1764979199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:AI for Education
DESCRIPTION:Designed for users that are new to using AI in a professional capacity and/or consider themselves “beginners”.  This in-depth session will explore topics such as: \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 one month prior to training date.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/ai-for-education/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251210T160000
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UID:732-1765368000-1765382400@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Google ELP: Admin Circle for Western Canadian School Divisions - Google Workspace for Education Plus
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an exclusive Google Circle event designed to connect K-12 technology administrators and School or District Leaders from across Manitoba and Western Canada. \nJoin us and our partners on Wednesday\, December 10th\, 2025\, at the Smart Park Innovation Hub in Winnipeg for an afternoon dedicated to collaboration\, innovation\, and maximizing your division’s investment in technology. We’ll begin with a catered lunch\, providing the perfect opportunity to network with peers and the hosts / presenters. \nThis session is designed to provide strategic insights as you plan for the future. The Google for Education Ed Leadership Program (ELP) equips K-12 and higher education leaders around the world with the tools and resources needed to tackle educational challenges. It fosters innovation\, transformative leadership\, and a strong network of support via the global ELP Hub on the Google for Education Community Platform and through local in-person and / or virtual ELP Circle meetings. \nWe will officially showcase the new Google for Education Community HUB \, a community platform built to support you. We will also dive deep into our premium tools\, demonstrating how to unlock the full potential of Google Workspace for Education Plus and manage your device fleet seamlessly with Chromebook Plus and Education Upgrade licenses. \nAgenda Highlights: \n\n12:00 PM: Catered Lunch & Networking\n1:00 PM: Welcome & Introduction to the Education Leader Program HUB\n1:30 PM: Unlocking Potential: A Deep Dive into Google Workspace for Education Plus\n2:30 PM: Simplifying Device Management: Chromebook Plus & Education Upgrade\n2:45 PM: Q&A and Networking\n3:00 PM: Session Ends\n\n\nVirtual Access: Google Meet (Please join at 1:00 PM)
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/google-elp-admin-circle-for-western-canadian-school-divisions-google-workspace-for-education-plus/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events
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UID:777-1765976400-1765981800@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual SOC Onboarding Review - Arctic Wolf & Bell Cyber
DESCRIPTION:This session is being offered to all MAETL Members and their technical teams – please feel free to invite guests.\n– This session will not be recorded. \n45 min: Gord Tulloch – Sunrsie SD – Bell Cyber\n45 min: Justin Critch – Lord Selkirk SD – Arctic Wolf \nRegister by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/virtual-soc-onboarding-review-arctic-wolf-bell-cyber/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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UID:554-1766448000-1767484799@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:Wishing all our K-12 and post-secondary students and staff an enjoyable winter break.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/winter-break/
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
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UID:161-1766620800-1766707199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:MERLIN closure
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/christmas-day/
CATEGORIES:Statutory Holidays
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UID:164-1766707200-1766793599@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Boxing Day
DESCRIPTION:MERLIN closure
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/boxing-day/
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