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SUMMARY:Power BI Intermediate - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:*Updated February 6\, 2026:  Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to low enrollment \nIn this course\, participants will work in Power BI Desktop to connect to data sets\, create visualizations\, and publish reports. They will deepen and expand the knowledge they gained in the Intro to Power BI Desktop course in data transformation and modelling\, utilizing DAX functions\, and data models.  Course participants should have taken the Intro to Power BI Desktop course or equivalent. They need to be comfortable with essential Power BI Desktop skills such as connecting to datasets\, creating and formatting visualizations\, creating custom columns\, creating measures\, using basic DAX functions\, and performing basic data modelling with the Query Editor \nContact us for more information. \nRegistration closes one month prior to training date.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/power-bi-intermediate-3/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Training
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SUMMARY:Protect student data from the ground up on Clever – for free!
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen your school organization’s security posture using the tools you already have (for free) with Clever. \nThis practical session walks through Clever’s built-in protections like SSO\, centralized identity\, access controls\, and foundational best practices to reduce risk\, simplify management\, and protect student data from day one. \nPerfect for teams looking for quick wins without new budget! \nLearn more or register by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/protect-student-data-from-the-ground-up-on-clever-for-free/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260318T120000
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SUMMARY:Secure your schools today\, protect digital futures of tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Identity is the new perimeter in education. Join Clever for a visionary exploration of how we are going beyond connecting a world of digital learning to building a global identity platform designed specifically for the complexities of modern learning. \nWe’ll unveil our 2026 cybersecurity roadmap—focused on Visibility\, Control\, and Trust—and demonstrate how classroom-friendly security can actually unlock learning rather than block it. Discover how to protect student identities today while preparing them for the digital world of tomorrow. \nLearn more or register by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/secure-your-schools-today-protect-digital-futures-of-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
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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-6/
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
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UID:645-1773964800-1774051199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Accessibility and Learning Tools
DESCRIPTION:Designed for users who have familiarity with Microsoft and are interested in learning about how these features can increase accessibility for themselves\, the colleagues they supervise\, or their students.    \nThe specific agenda can be modified to fit an audience of general users or those working with students.  \n\nBasic navigation and features through an accessibility lens \n\n\nMicrosoft Learning Tools \n\n\nImmersive Reader \n\n\nDictate \n\n\nLanguage Translation \n\n\nOffice Lens \n\n\nMath Solver \n\n\nLive Captions across tools \n\n\nGeneral accessibility options \n\nMicrosoft Coaches  \n\nReading \n\n\nSpeaker \n\n\nSearch \n\nContact us for more information. Registration closes one month prior to training date.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/microsoft-accessibility-and-learning-tools/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260323T151500
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SUMMARY:Architecting Cost Effective\, Secure and High Performing Networks: LAN\, WAN & Campus Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join MERLIN\, Bell and Fortinet for a practical\, forward-thinking session focused on building secure\, high-performing school networks. Discover how standardized LAN architecture\, managed SD-WAN\, modern voice systems\, and integrated campus safety solutions can simplify operations and strengthen performance across your division or campus. \nAgenda Highlights \n\n10:00 – 10:20. Welcome & Why Architectural Consistency Matters\n10:20 – 11:05. Secure LAN Edge: Simplifying Switching & Wireless\n11:05 – 11:20. Break\n11:20 – 12:00. Optimizing Distributed Schools with Managed SD-WAN\n12:00 – 12:20. Guest Speaker: Real-World SD-WAN Journey (20 mins)\n12:20 – 1:00. Lunch & Peer Discussion\n1:00 – 1:40. Intelligent Campus Safety: Modern Video Systems\n1:40 – 2:20. Modern School Communications: Voice\n2:20 – 2:35. Break\n2:35 – 3:15. Moving forward with Confidence: Assessment\, Execution & Support\n\nContact us for full details and registration.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/architecting-cost-effective-secure-and-high-performing-networks-lan-wan-campus-systems/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
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UID:560-1774828800-1775174399@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Break: K-12
DESCRIPTION:Wishing our K-12 students and staff an enjoyable spring break.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/spring-break-k-12/
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