Where Dignity Grows

Short Stories and Storytelling from Art Borups Corners, Global Dignity Canada and The Arts Incubator Winnipeg Storytelling Clubs

A compilation of short stories for Global Dignity Day 2025

Welcome to our first compilation of stories, a collection created with immense gratitude and dedicated to the work of Global Dignity Canada. For 20 years, this wonderful initiative has championed the cause of dignity, and we have long been proud to support their mission. In honor of their two decades of commitment, we have brought together 20 stories—one for each year of their inspiring work.

At its heart, dignity is the belief that every person has inherent worth. It is a value that guides us to build a more compassionate world, not just for ourselves, but for all those around us. These pages hold short, easy-to-read stories that we hope will be a joyful and thoughtful exploration of that idea. Each one is a simple reminder that dignity and kindness are not just abstract concepts; they are choices we can make every day.

Each of the stories in this collection was written to reflect one of the five guiding principles of global dignity: the right to a dignified life; the opportunity to fulfill one’s potential; the freedom to make personal decisions; the belief that dignity should guide all actions; and the understanding that our own dignity is always linked to the dignity of others.

This book was created for fun as part of our youth literacy program, and the authors hope you enjoy these stories. We hope they resonate with you and inspire you to see the dignity in yourself, in others, and in the world around you.

ISBN: 9798232487058
OCLC: 1540323579

About the Author

Jamie Bell
Jamie is an interdisciplinary artist, writer, and a passionate believer in the power of shared stories. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, his work explores community and connection through creative projects and participatory research. When he’s not behind a pen or a camera, you can find him in the garden, a space where he finds inspiration in the quiet dignity of growth.

Eva Suluk
Hailing from Arviat, Nunavut, Eva is an interdisciplinary artist and storyteller whose work is deeply rooted in the land. An accomplished hunter, filmmaker, and traditional drum dancer, Eva weaves together the ancient and the modern in her art. She finds her greatest inspiration and stories while spending time on the land, where her hunting adventures and love for her culture guide her creative spirit.

Tony Eetak
Tony is a youth artist and musician whose creativity knows no bounds. Originally from Arviat, Nunavut, he finds his voice on the piano and keyboard. An avid composer, Tony translates the world around him into melodies and harmonies, crafting music that speaks with a quiet and powerful beauty.

Kendall Suluk
A dynamic young artist and musician from Arviat, Nunavut, Kendall is a true team player both on and off the ice. Known for his passion as an avid hockey player, he brings that same sense of dedication and teamwork to his community, where he is a dedicated volunteer. Through his music and his actions, Kendall embodies the spirit of collaboration and shared dignity.

Supporting Dignity, Storytelling and Interdisciplinary Arts in Northwestern Ontario

The Art Borups Corners Storytelling Club library celebrates the incredible creativity and talent of our local Northern Ontario community. This special interdisciplinary arts and capacity building program ran in the summer of 2025, supported by the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects program, The Arts Incubator Winnipeg Hub, Ottawa-based Global Dignity Canada, and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design Creative Entrepreneurship Program. We extend heartfelt thanks to the Local Services Board of Melgund and the many community members, artists, and creators who made this program possible.

About the Author

Art Borups Corners

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Art Borup’s Corners is a northern arts incubator based in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, where community-led creativity, land-based practice, and digital innovation come together. Rooted in the cultural rhythms of the boreal forest and shaped by years of grassroots organizing across Ontario, Manitoba, Nunavut, and Minnesota, Borup’s Corners supports artists, youth, and community members through participatory storytelling, climate-focused projects, and creative entrepreneurship. From wild blueberry walks to immersive AI-powered exhibitions, our seasonal programs and artist residencies foster connection, skill-building, and self-determined expression—all grounded in place, culture, and care.

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