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Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario

The project is grounded in a dynamic process of collaborative engagement and capacity building, utilizing arts-based research methodologies to ensure the work is both relevant and empowering. A key focus is Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR), which positions young people as leaders in investigating their own economic realities and co-designing their futures. Through a series of co-design workshops, digital storytelling projects, and community forums, ECO-STAR North facilitates intergenerational knowledge transfer, connecting youth with Elders and established creators. This hands-on, community-led approach ensures the resulting toolkit is not an academic exercise, but a living, practical resource built by and for Northern innovators, strengthening a resilient and interconnected creative ecosystem.
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Purple Lupines in Bloom

Lupines. See why these gorgeous, towering blooms are a true highlight, bringing vibrant color and natural beauty to the season.
The Arts Incubator June 9, 2025
Delicate yet striking, these purple lupins are unfurling in full glory, their individual blossoms creating a magnificent tower of color. It's moments like these that truly highlight the magic of a summer garden.

Delicate yet striking, these purple lupins are unfurling in full glory, their individual blossoms creating a magnificent tower of color. It's moments like these that truly highlight the magic of a summer garden.

These Gorgeous Blooms Are Brightening Up Our Days

There’s something so cool about how they grow, all those little individual flowers stacked up to make those big, vibrant spikes. You see them in shades of deep purple, soft lavender, sometimes even pink and blue – just bursting with life. They really do add such an amazing splash of color wherever they decide to bloom.

It’s not just about how gorgeous they look either. If you hang around them for a bit, you’ll probably spot bees and butterflies buzzing around, doing their thing. It’s a nice little reminder of how everything in nature is connected.

So, if you get a chance, take a moment to really look at them. They’re one of those fleeting beauties of the season that just make everything feel a bit more vibrant. Truly a lovely sight.

A magnificent display of purple lupins, their towering spires adorned with countless individual blossoms. Each flower, a delicate blend of rich purples and subtle variations in hue, creates a breathtaking tapestry of color and texture. The elegant form of these blooms, reaching towards the sky, is a testament to the beauty and resilience of nature.
A magnificent display of purple lupines, their towering spires adorned with countless individual blossoms. Each flower, a delicate blend of rich purples and subtle variations in hue, creates a breathtaking tapestry of color and texture. The elegant form of these blooms, reaching towards the sky, is a testament to the beauty and resilience of nature.

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The Arts Incubator is a participatory arts collective and living lab, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. It's a space where innovation and creativity thrive. It's latest iteration was launched in 2021 with funding and support from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse. Today, working with students and faculty from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, we fuse traditional and participatory media arts with artificial intelligence, music, storytelling and community-driven, land-based artist residencies to cultivate new voices and bold ideas. Whether through collaborative projects or immersive experiences, our small but vibrant community supports creators to explore, experiment, and connect. Join us at the intersection of artistry, technology, culture and community—where every moment is a new opportunity to create.

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This platform, our Northwestern Ontario hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

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The Arts Incubator and Art Borups Corners Collective was seeded with strategic arts innovation funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse and the Local Services Board of Melgund. We thank them for their investment, support and bringing the arts to life.

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Borups Corners Arts and Recreation supports arts and recreation in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario as volunteer-driven Arts Collective.

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