Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell is a Winnipeg-based interdisciplinary artist and strategist working at the intersection of media arts, community engagement, and public affairs. Among others, his work has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Manitoba Arts Council, and the OpenAI Researcher Access Program, with a focus on participatory media, strategic communications, and arts-based collaboration across northern and urban contexts.

Melgund Local Service Board Approves Deck and Event Stage Funding, Discusses Financial Strategies An overhead view of the Melgund Township recreation complex, which supports the communities of Dyment and Borups Corners and area in Northwestern Ontario.

An overhead view of the Melgund Township recreation complex, which supports the communities of Dyment and Borups Corners and area in Northwestern Ontario.

Melgund Local Service Board Approves Deck and Event Stage Funding, Discusses Financial Strategies

Jamie Bell May 16, 2025

The Local Services Board of Melgund convened its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at...

Sustaining the Vision: Funding, Collaboration, and the Future of Arts-Based Recreation The Future is Creative: A vibrant future for our communities requires a sustained commitment to the arts. Explore innovative funding models and collaborative approaches that will secure the vision of arts-based community rejuvenation for generations to come.

The Future is Creative: A vibrant future for our communities requires a sustained commitment to the arts. Explore innovative funding models and collaborative approaches that will secure the vision of arts-based community rejuvenation for generations to come.

Sustaining the Vision: Funding, Collaboration, and the Future of Arts-Based Recreation

Jamie Bell Mar 28, 2025

Short-term projects can spark change, but lasting impact requires careful planning and sustained resources. Discover the strategies...

Community Spirit Thrives Community members share a meal and conversation at the monthly gathering in Dyment on March 9, 2025.

Community Spirit Thrives

Jamie Bell Mar 12, 2025

Residents of Dyment and Borups Corners came together this week for their regular monthly gathering, held at...

Building Bridges: Arts & Recreation Partnerships for Community Health Beyond Sports: Think recreation is just about games? Think again. This article explores the surprising power of arts-based programs within recreation, revealing how they can address community challenges and foster youth leadership.

Beyond Sports: Think recreation is just about games? Think again. This article explores the surprising power of arts-based programs within recreation, revealing how they can address community challenges and foster youth leadership.

Building Bridges: Arts & Recreation Partnerships for Community Health

Jamie Bell Mar 5, 2025

Beyond Sports: Think recreation is just about games? Think again. This article explores the surprising power of...

Open Mic vs. Jam Session: Know the Difference Explore the world of live music! This article clarifies the difference between open mics and jam sessions, offering insights for musicians looking to perform or collaborate. Plus, tips for organizers.

Explore the world of live music! This article clarifies the difference between open mics and jam sessions, offering insights for musicians looking to perform or collaborate. Plus, tips for organizers.

Open Mic vs. Jam Session: Know the Difference

Jamie Bell Feb 25, 2025

Confused about open mics vs. jams? Learn the key differences between these popular music events, from showcasing...

Building Foundations for Stronger Communities and Programs Rebuilding capacity in the wake of social disintegration and economic disruptions requires a comprehensive understanding of their unique challenges. This article explores the critical need to assess community needs through inclusive engagement methods, ensuring that recovery strategies are tailored to foster social cohesion and economic stability.

Rebuilding capacity in the wake of social disintegration and economic disruptions requires a comprehensive understanding of their unique challenges. This article explores the critical need to assess community needs through inclusive engagement methods, ensuring that recovery strategies are tailored to foster social cohesion and economic stability.

Building Foundations for Stronger Communities and Programs

Jamie Bell Feb 24, 2025

In the wake of societal shifts and economic disruptions, many small and northern Canadian communities face unprecedented...

Building Stronger Non-Profits: Tackling Governance Challenges In a small northern community, non-profit board meetings are a microcosm of Canada's broader governance issues. From the struggle to recruit skilled members to the tightrope walk of funding and transparency, these gatherings highlight the challenges at hand. Here, the pursuit of mission-driven work meets the harsh realities of organizational management.

In a small northern community, non-profit board meetings are a microcosm of Canada's broader governance issues. From the struggle to recruit skilled members to the tightrope walk of funding and transparency, these gatherings highlight the challenges at hand. Here, the pursuit of mission-driven work meets the harsh realities of organizational management.

Building Stronger Non-Profits: Tackling Governance Challenges

Jamie Bell Feb 14, 2025

Running a non-profit in Canada isn’t just about doing good—it’s also about overcoming real challenges that can...

Dyment and Borups Corners Celebrate Christmas with Feast and Games Night at Dyment Recreation Hall Supporting community and food security: Residents of Dyment and Borups Corners came together for a heartwarming celebration at the Dyment Recreation Hall. The evening was filled with festive cheer, delicious food, and a sense of unity as community members enjoyed a special Christmas feast and games night.