Borups Corners

Discover the latest news, photos and stories from the heart of Borups Corners, Northwestern Ontario. This section is dedicated to sharing community updates, local events, milestones, and the unique narratives that shape our vibrant corner of Melgund Township. Stay connected with the people, places, and happenings that make Borups Corners special.

The Reality of Jackfish Lake Where the line between fiction and reality blurs. This is the real Jackfish Lake in Northwestern Ontario—the very setting for our book, The Jackfish Trail Challenge. If you're driving the Trans-Canada Highway, stop in and explore the trails yourself!

Where the line between fiction and reality blurs. This is the real Jackfish Lake in Northwestern Ontario—the very setting for our book, The Jackfish Trail Challenge. If you're driving the Trans-Canada Highway, stop in and explore the trails yourself!

The Reality of Jackfish Lake

Art Borups Corners October 21, 2025

Jackfish Lake is real! This stunning Northwestern Ontario location inspired The Jackfish Trail Challenge story.

From Manuscript to Media Asset

Where Dignity Grows is a collection of short stories about dignity and kindness To mark two decades of promoting dignity and kindness, youth, artists and community volunteers from Art Borups Corners and Ottawa-based Global Dignity Canada launched a heartwarming community arts project. The groups, with funding from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects program, worked with youth and artists to explore introductory storytelling as part of their summer program, and decided to publish a collection of 20 short stories.

From Manuscript to Media Asset

Art Borups Corners October 17, 2025

How Digital-First Infrastructure Is Redefining Storyteller Development Beyond the Blank Page This past summer at The Art Borups...

The System as Curriculum Interdisciplinary capacity is the new creative skill—artists learning systems, not just mediums, through hands-on creation.

Interdisciplinary capacity is the new creative skill—artists learning systems, not just mediums, through hands-on creation.

The System as Curriculum

Art Borups Corners October 16, 2025

In Northwestern Ontario, artists are transforming tools into classrooms and building creative fluency across disciplines and technologies.

From StartUP to SustainUP The Sovereign Stack redefines innovation for Northern Ontario’s arts sector—building creative capacity through local ownership and sustainable tools.

The Sovereign Stack redefines innovation for Northern Ontario’s arts sector—building creative capacity through local ownership and sustainable tools.

From StartUP to SustainUP

Art Borups Corners October 15, 2025

A new approach to creative innovation in Northern Ontario Arts: empowering artists and collectives to own their...

Archival Sovereignty From analog tapes to cloud data, Northern Ontario’s artists are turning preservation into an act of cultural independence.

From analog tapes to cloud data, Northern Ontario’s artists are turning preservation into an act of cultural independence.

Archival Sovereignty

Art Borups Corners October 14, 2025

How Northern Ontario’s arts collectives can reclaim control of cultural heritage through local, community-owned digital archives.

The Whispers of Autumn’s Farewell Experiencing Northwestern Ontario's autumn transition; arts land lab programming moves indoors and virtual. The quiet rest allows for reflection and planning for next year's outdoor season.

Experiencing Northwestern Ontario's autumn transition; arts land lab programming moves indoors and virtual. The quiet rest allows for reflection and planning for next year's outdoor season.

The Whispers of Autumn’s Farewell

Terri Bell October 13, 2025

Changing seasons bring final phase for land lab arts incubator; trails quiet, online programming begins.

Global Dignity Day 2025

Global Dignity Day, celebrated on October 15, is a worldwide movement dedicated to recognizing the inherent worth of every individual. In Canada, communities such as Art Borups Corners and organizations like The Arts Incubator take part by hosting creative workshops, discussions, and storytelling events that explore the meaning of dignity through art and collaboration. These celebrations bring together artists, youth, and community members to promote empathy, respect, and inclusion, reinforcing that dignity is a shared value that connects us all.

Global Dignity Day 2025

Art Borups Corners October 13, 2025

Global Dignity Day 2025 celebrates equality, respect, and compassion—uniting communities worldwide to honour every person’s worth.

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Food is Belonging

Art Borups Corners October 12, 2025

A Gathering of Food, Friendship, and Storytelling This week looked a little different in place of our...

Art Borups Corners Recognized Global Dignity Day 2025 - Global Dignity Canada

Art Borups Corners Recognized

Art Borups Corners October 9, 2025

Prescott-Russell-Cumberland Member of Parliament Giovanna Mingarelli recognized Art Borups Corners in the House of Commons while commemorating...

Storytelling and Code Club Oct 11 The Ontario Arts Council’s support for cultural programming was crucial. We focused on developing digital literacy through hands-on work with digital tools for artistic purposes.