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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 February 14, 2025

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

2023-2024 Activities, Impacts And Outcomes Report img-PiWlXsdbzsJx46Tdsg15BfnP

2023-2024 Activities, Impacts And Outcomes Report

Tony Eetak December 24, 2024

Introducing Our 2023-2024 Activities, Impacts, and Outcomes Report We’re thrilled to share our 2023-2024 Activities, Impacts, and Outcomes...

LSB Meeting Minutes – Dec. 24, 2024 Food security and community recreation programs go hand in hand at the Dyment Recreation Hall in Northwestern Ontario. Programs in the community build on work piloted and supported by Manitoba Agriculture and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

Food security and community recreation programs go hand in hand at the Dyment Recreation Hall in Northwestern Ontario. Programs in the community build on work piloted and supported by Manitoba Agriculture and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

LSB Meeting Minutes – Dec. 24, 2024

Terri Bell December 23, 2024

The Local Service Board of Melgund held a meeting on December 16th, 2024, discussing several key updates...

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.

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.

Dyment and Borups Corners Celebrate Christmas with Feast and Games Night at Dyment Recreation Hall

Jamie Bell December 11, 2024

This week, residents of Dyment and Borups Corners came together for a heartwarming celebration at the Dyment...

At Art Borups Corners, music is at the core of our community. We offer a year-round calendar of music-related activities, workshops, performances, and special events that bring people together. Whether it’s intimate gatherings, large festivals, or hands-on music workshops, we are dedicated to fostering creativity and celebrating the power of music. Join us in exploring the many ways we support local musicians, build community, and create vibrant musical experiences that resonate far beyond the stage. Stay updated on all our exciting music initiatives and events throughout the year!

Holiday Cheer and Music in Dryden: Go-Getters Christmas Dinner Draws a Crowd

Jamie Bell December 8, 2024

More than 150 people gathered at the Dryden Go-Getters Community Center for their highly anticipated annual Christmas...

Local Services Board of Melgund – Nov. 18, 2024 The Dyment Recreation Hall has space for community activities and events thanks to support from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization.

The Dyment Recreation Hall has space for community activities and events thanks to support from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization.

Local Services Board of Melgund – Nov. 18, 2024

Terri Bell November 20, 2024

The Local Services Board (LSB) of Melgund met on November 18th, 2024, to discuss key updates, including...

From Ruin to Renewal Flooding destroyed the lower level of the Dyment Recreation Hall in 2022, disrupting many activities and programs.

From Ruin to Renewal

Art Borups Corners November 12, 2024

In June 2022, just as Art Borups Corners' Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse-funded Digital Arts...

Local Services Board of Melgund – Oct. 9, 2024

Reconstructed and expanded with support from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, the Dyment Recreation Hall now offers enhanced facilities that can accommodate an even wider range of programs and activities for the local community. This revitalization not only strengthens the hall's role as a central hub for community engagement but also provides a sustainable space for creative, educational, and cultural initiatives to thrive. With these improvements, the hall is set to become a key resource in fostering growth and connection within the community for years to come.

Local Services Board of Melgund – Oct. 9, 2024

Terri Bell October 11, 2024

At the October 9th meeting of the Local Services Board (LSB) of Melgund, several key decisions were...

Exploring Nuclear Waste Management in Our Backyard: A New Course by Youth and Artists This photo is a rendering of the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) at the Revell Site, designed to safely store nuclear waste deep underground for long-term environmental protection.

This photo is a rendering of the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) at the Revell Site, designed to safely store nuclear waste deep underground for long-term environmental protection.

Exploring Nuclear Waste Management in Our Backyard: A New Course by Youth and Artists

Art Borups Corners October 10, 2024

In a groundbreaking initiative, youth and artists from Melgund Township have created an interactive online course designed...

Volunteering This project supported relationship development, consultation, and engagement actions to explore participatory food security research and food sector training opportunities with the Minneapolis College of Art and Design Creative Entrepreneurship program. It supported research design to attract research investment to Manitoba and was led by youth from the Winnipeg-based Art Borups Corners project.