Innovation starts with a spark and BYTE is where MB’s educators come together. 💡

MERLIN is proud to once again sponsor this annual event, in a shared mindset that advances the use of tech in improving ed services for all learners.

📅 February 13, 2026

#MERLIN_MB #ThirdPartyThursday #BYTE2026

From the very beginning, MERLIN’s story has been closely connected to Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning (MEECL)

Established under the Department of Education in 1995, from consulting and IT services to hosting MEECL’s website, which now includes over 9,000 webpages of resources 💻

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This #MediaLiteracyWeek, we’re celebrating the role MERLIN plays in supporting the educators & IT professionals who help MB’s learners think critically, share responsibly, & stay secure online.

Together, we’re building digital citizens & a safer, smarter community💙

#MERLIN_MB #WhoWeAreWednesday

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), which operates as part of the Communications Security Establishment Canada, provides trusted guidance, alerts, and best practices that help organizations across Canada prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats.

🔗 Learn more: cyber.gc.ca

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MB’s ed community can access CIRA’s Cybersecurity Awareness Training, a made-in-Canada solution designed to help staff recognize, prevent & respond to cyber threats before they happen

Contact licensing@merlin.mb.ca
to learn how your organization can get started

#MERLIN_MB #ThirdPartyThursday

Today, MERLIN is hosting two events dedicated to one shared goal: keeping MB’s education community secure.

💻 Tabletop Exercise for Cyber Event Preparation – Ransomware
👩‍🏫 Cybersecurity for Educators

Together, we’re building a safer, smarter, more resilient education network across MB 💙
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Our first Partner Program Meeting of the 25/26 school year brought together over 70 participants from K-12, post-secondary, independent and First Nations organizations.

Save the date - our next event is in January!

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