In 2023, the Manitoba government, Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police, and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak came together to figure out how they could engage more remote First Nations communities with the local justice system.
Because many Indigenous Peoples live in rural parts of the province, they knew increased connectivity was key and secured grants from the Canadian government to make Starlink internet more widely available. Now First Nations community members can attend court appearances virtually, access victim’s services, and seek other resources aimed at reducing crime and increasing public safety.
Internet from space for humans on Earth
These stories have been shared with us directly by users through the submission button on this website. We are grateful for each of them, as they demonstrate the wide variety of locations and purposes for which Starlink is being used in over 100 countries, and in many more markets, spanning all 7 continents and oceans. If you are a current user...
Internet from space for kids in Tierra Bomba
Pedro Salazar started Amigos Del Mar in 2010. It's an organization located on an island near Cartagena, Colombia. Before Pedro installed Starlink, a reliable internet connection was not available. Now he uses his own experience to explain to the kids what the internet is. He says, "Imagine Tierra Bomba is an island, and this small island is con...