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A pollen-packed bumblebee burrows into a dandelion’s golden crown in Melgund Township. You can see the bright yellow pollen sac clinging to its leg—like a tiny nature-made saddlebag.
Artists

Pollen Saddlebags and Bumblebee Gold

Something special happens in the early northern spring when the first dandelions burst open.
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Gerry McArthur, Maurice Betournay, and Tanya McArthur were among the talented musicians who performed at the Pioneer Club Atikokan's Sunday JAM Wrap-up on May 25th.

Jammin’ at the Pioneer Club

The Pioneer Club Atikokan was buzzing with energy this past Sunday, May 25th, as it hosted a fantastic "Sunday JAM Wrap-up" Jamboree.
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A surprising pop of purple! This young apple seedling—grown from a 30-year-old Gala tree—is showing off deep reddish-purple leaves. A beautiful reminder that every apple seed holds a unique genetic story, and nature doesn’t repeat itself.

Why Are Some of Our Apple Trees Purple?

We’ve been noticing something curious in our small, but growing apple orchard: some of our apple trees have regular green leaves, while others have deep…
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Communicating for the Arts! was an inspiring workshop led by Jamie Bell from The Arts Incubator Winnipeg and Art Borups Corners. Drawing from his extensive experience in arts and public sector communication, Jamie helped artists and community organizers understand why effective communication is essential for sustainability and impact. Participants learned to share their stories, use tools like WordPress and ChatGPT, and embrace communication as a creative practice central to thriving in today’s arts landscape.
Workshops

Communicating for the Arts!

Artists and arts organizations explored communication strategies, storytelling, and AI tools in a workshop on visibility with Jamie Bell.
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A solitary stalk of horsetail, a living fossil reaching towards the light. This ancient plant, a survivor from the age of dinosaurs, showcases its unique segmented stem, a testament to millions of years of evolution.

Horsetails: Ancient Survivors with a Knack for Scrubbing

Unraveling the Unique Biology of Equisetum Ever spot a segmented green stalk reaching up from the earth? You might have just encountered a horsetail! These fascinating…
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Join us for an exciting group discussion and workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Arts! This session delivered by Winnipeg artist Jamie Bell will delve into the fascinating intersection of technology and creativity, exploring how AI is shaping and influencing artistic expression across various mediums.

Artificial Intelligence Online Weekend Workshop

Join us for an exciting group discussion and workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Arts!
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Lupin leaves glisten with morning dew in a thriving patch of wild greenery in Northwestern Ontario. Known for their striking palmate shape and soft, slightly fuzzy texture, these native perennials do more than add visual interest—they actively restore the land. As nitrogen-fixers, lupins enrich depleted soils, making them valuable allies in regenerative agriculture and wildland restoration.

Lupins in the Landscape

Lupins (Lupinus spp.) are more than just eye-catching wildflowers. These hardy plants are a common sight in Northwestern Ontario, thriving in ditches, open fields, and…
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These early white blossoms belong to the Saskatoon bush (Amelanchier alnifolia), one of the boreal forest’s most generous and resilient plants. For generations, Saskatoon berries have nourished communities, supported pollinators, and thrived in northern climates. This year, we're proud to be adding Saskatoon bushes to our food production project—deepening our connection to the land, strengthening local food systems, and honouring traditional knowledge through action.
Community Garden

Saskatoon Berry Blossoms Signal Spring Across Northern Forests

Across northwestern Ontario and Manitoba forests this May, delicate white blossoms are beginning to emerge on a native plant with deep roots in the cultural…
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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.

Tips for Growing Raspberries in a Community Garden Program

Exciting growth in our community garden! Phase 2 of our sustainable agriculture project in Northwestern Ontario.
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What a difference a week makes! Check out the incredible growth of our raspberry plants.
News

One Week In: Raspberries Showing Signs of Success

See the exciting growth our raspberry crops have achieved in just one week as our food security program gets underway.
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The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is inviting residents and land users in the area of Canada's proposed Deep Geological Repository for used nuclear fuel to participate in a Diet and Land-Use Survey. The information collected will help inform local perspectives as the project moves through the federal regulatory process.

The survey can be completed online or through an in-person interview at the Ignace Learn More Centre. It is open until September 7, 2026, and participants will have the opportunity to enter a draw to win one of twenty C$125 gift cards redeemable at local businesses.
The Under $100 Art Show is coming to Winnipeg, Manitoba August 13-16, 2026!
The Under $100 Art Show is coming to Winnipeg, Manitoba August 13-16, 2026!

ART BORUPS CORNERS SOCIETY

Art Borups Corners is a non-profit arts incubator based in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. We bring artists, youth, and local residents together through hands-on creative projects, workshops, and storytelling rooted in everyday life in the North. Our focus is on making space for people to try things, share skills, and build confidence through art that grows out of where they live.


We’re also a place for testing ideas and working across different ways of making — from land-based practice to digital work and everything in between. Much of what we do happens through partnerships and shared projects, connecting local creative work with wider conversations while keeping things grounded, practical, and community-led.


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ESTABLISHED WITH FUNDING FROM

Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse Logo

This program was seeded with funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse program. This program allowed us to explore strategic arts innovation, capacity building and new technologies. Programming was also supported by the OpenAI Researcher Access Program, the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program and the Province of Ontario. We thank them for their support.

PROGRAMMING SEEDED BY

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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