Arts Incubator and Land Lab News

Northwestern Ontario Nonprofits Face Significant Challenges Ever wonder what challenges keep arts and recreation groups going in the remote parts of Northwestern Ontario? This report digs into it – from the tough recovery after the pandemic to dealing with all the online noise and keeping communities connected. It’s a look at what these vital organizations are up against.

Ever wonder what challenges keep arts and recreation groups going in the remote parts of Northwestern Ontario? This report digs into it – from the tough recovery after the pandemic to dealing with all the online noise and keeping communities connected. It’s a look at what these vital organizations are up against.

Northwestern Ontario Nonprofits Face Significant Challenges

The Arts Incubator May 14, 2025

Ever wonder what challenges keep arts and recreation groups going in the remote parts of Northwestern Ontario?...

Leaves Return to Northwestern Ontario green is back! Feeling the energy of spring as trees burst into leaf in Northwestern Ontario. This vital growth reminds us of the importance of regenerative practices and ecological restoration for carbon sequestration and a sustainable landscape.

green is back! Feeling the energy of spring as trees burst into leaf in Northwestern Ontario. This vital growth reminds us of the importance of regenerative practices and ecological restoration for carbon sequestration and a sustainable landscape.

Leaves Return to Northwestern Ontario

The Arts Incubator May 13, 2025

Spring is here in Northwestern Ontario! See how returning leaves showcase healthy ecosystems and the power of...

Local Food Production Activities Flourish in Northwestern Ontario Hello, spring! Overwintered raspberry shoots are bursting with life, a beautiful sign of success in our Northwestern Ontario sustainable agriculture pilot. Building local food production and supporting Indigenous food systems with partners.

Hello, spring! Overwintered raspberry shoots are bursting with life, a beautiful sign of success in our Northwestern Ontario sustainable agriculture pilot. Building local food production and supporting Indigenous food systems with partners.

Local Food Production Activities Flourish in Northwestern Ontario

The Arts Incubator May 13, 2025

Exciting progress in Northwestern Ontario! Our sustainable agriculture pilot project, supported by Manitoba Agriculture and Sustainable Canadian...

Celebrating the International Day of Plant Health On this International Day of Plant Health, our raspberry bushes are sprouting strong — a small but powerful reminder that healthy plants are the foundation of healthy communities, ecosystems, and futures.

On this International Day of Plant Health, our raspberry bushes are sprouting strong — a small but powerful reminder that healthy plants are the foundation of healthy communities, ecosystems, and futures.

Celebrating the International Day of Plant Health

The Arts Incubator May 12, 2025

Growing Food Security from the Ground Up Today marks the International Day of Plant Health, a global reminder...

Apple Orchard Project Blossoms in the Northwest

Seedlings for a northern apple orchard are thriving as spring arrives, marking the next phase of a community-led food sovereignty project. Seeded with support from the Manitoba Agriculture Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture program and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, last year’s five pilot trees survived the winter. This season, 30 more apple trees will be planted—laying deep roots for a resilient, local food future.

Apple Orchard Project Blossoms in the Northwest

The Arts Incubator May 12, 2025

After a long winter and months of patient tending, a promising apple orchard project in Northern Ontario...

Sowing Sustainability: Early Growth in Our Strawberry Patches Strawberries are waking up in our northern garden, part of a project building community resilience through fresh food.

Strawberries are waking up in our northern garden, part of a project building community resilience through fresh food.

Sowing Sustainability: Early Growth in Our Strawberry Patches

The Arts Incubator May 10, 2025

After months of dormancy, the plants are pushing up healthy green leaves, showing us just how much...

A New Season Begins with Raspberries This tiny raspberry plant is part of something much bigger—community food security and sustainability.

A New Season Begins with Raspberries

The Arts Incubator May 10, 2025

This raspberry shoot marks the beginning of our food production and sustainable agriculture pilot project—planted last year...

Small Farms, Big Impact: Agriculture in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario Small-scale farms in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario are helping to strengthen local food systems, create rural jobs, and boost Ontario’s economy. From direct-to-consumer sales and CSA programs to renewable energy and women-led operations, agriculture in Northern Ontario is growing with resilience and purpose.

Small-scale farms in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario are helping to strengthen local food systems, create rural jobs, and boost Ontario’s economy. From direct-to-consumer sales and CSA programs to renewable energy and women-led operations, agriculture in Northern Ontario is growing with resilience and purpose.

Small Farms, Big Impact: Agriculture in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario

The Arts Incubator May 8, 2025

Learn how small-scale farms in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario are boosting food security, creating jobs,...

Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture Weekend Workshop with Jamie Bell Join us for a hybrid presentation on this year's upcoming Food Security, Food Production, and Sustainable Agriculture program, hosted by interdisciplinary artist and community-based researcher, Jamie Bell.