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Borups Corners

Step into the artistic heartbeat of Melgund Township. As the home of our living lab for land-based artistry, this section explores the creative narratives shaping Borups Corners, Northwestern Ontario. From site-specific wilderness art to storytelling labs we bridge traditional northern heritage with digital innovation.

Arts, Creativity and Community

Explore community-driven public art, seasonal photography walks, and immersive exhibitions that redefine the Highway 17 corridor. Our participatory arts research even transforms complex regional issues—like nuclear waste management and the Deep Geological Repository—into human-centric media stories, ensuring local voices resonate with creativity and care. Stay connected with the artists, mural projects, and pioneering creative spaces that make Art Borups Corners a beacon for rural arts in the North.

The Future is Creative: A vibrant future for our communities requires a sustained commitment to the arts. Explore innovative funding models and collaborative approaches that will secure the vision of arts-based community rejuvenation for generations to come.

Sustaining the Vision: Funding, Collaboration, and the Future of Arts-Based Recreation

Short-term projects can spark change, but lasting impact requires careful planning and sustained resources. Discover the strategies for funding, collaboration, and long-term vision that will…
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Who will lead community recreation tomorrow? This article highlights the power of arts as a catalyst for developing youth leadership, ensuring a vibrant and dynamic recreation sector for years to come.

Youth Leadership Pipelines: Arts as a Catalyst for Future Recreation Leaders

The future of recreation depends on nurturing young leaders today. This article delves into how arts-based recreation programs are building essential leadership skills in youth,…
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Community members share a meal and conversation at the monthly gathering in Dyment on March 9, 2025.
Borups Corners

Local Services Board Discusses Canada Day Plans, Hot August Night Music Festival

MELGUND TOWNSHIP, Ont. — The Local Services Board of Melgund met Monday evening at the community hall, covering a range of topics from upcoming arts…
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Community members share a meal and conversation at the monthly gathering in Dyment on March 9, 2025.

Community Spirit Thrives

Residents of Dyment and Borups Corners came together this week for their regular monthly gathering, held at the Dyment Recreation Hall. The event provided a…
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Beyond Sports: Think recreation is just about games? Think again. This article explores the surprising power of arts-based programs within recreation, revealing how they can address community challenges and foster youth leadership.

Building Bridges: Arts & Recreation Partnerships for Community Health

Beyond Sports: Think recreation is just about games? Think again. This article explores the surprising power of arts-based programs within recreation, revealing how they can…
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Dryden musician Gerry McArthur's guitar riffs provided the backbone for countless musical moments at the retreat. Beyond his impressive guitar skills, Gerry also ensured everyone sounded their best, expertly managing the sound for the weekend's lively performances.

Artists and Musicians Gather for Cozy Winter Retreat in Borups Corners

Borups Corners was a creative hub for the Winter Arts and Music Retreat on March 1-2, 2025, uniting artists and musicians for collaboration and celebration.
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Local Services Board of Melgund News

Local Services Board of Melgund News

The Local Services Board (LSB) of Melgund held its monthly meeting on February 24th, 2025, bringing forth a variety of community updates and announcements.
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Want to know the secret to unlocking raw talent and building strong communities? It's informal learning! From workshops to cultural traditions, discover how "learning by doing" shapes the next generation of artists and leaders.

The Power of Informal Learning: Cultivating Art, Creativity & Community from the Ground Up

Want to know the secret to unlocking raw talent and building strong communities? It's informal learning! From workshops to traditional knowledge, explore how "learning by…
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Unlocking Creativity: Community recreation centers are often overlooked hubs of potential. Discover how integrating arts into these spaces, guided by the Framework for Recreation in Canada, can revitalize communities and spark unexpected creativity.

A Framework for Renewal: Recreation’s Untapped Arts Potential

Arts in community recreation presents a compelling strategy for community renewal. 
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Janet Connor and Morris Robinson cook up a storm at the Dyment Recreation Hall's Cook Shack on February 23. The community hosted events and activities for Family Day in Ontario, which also coincided with National Kindness Week in Canada.

Community and Food Comes Together at The Cook Shack

From flipping pancakes at community breakfasts to serving up burgers and fries at local events, The Cook Shack is more than just a kitchen—it’s a…
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Latest Local News

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  • July 18 is Parks Day in Canada: Join us for Everyone Outdoors Together!

Get Involved!

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.
Join Art Borups Corners on July 18, 2026 at the Dyment Recreation Hall for an evening of food, music, creativity, and community connection. Enjoy a community BBQ, connect with neighbours, and help imagine the future of local parks and greenspaces through drawing, mapping, storytelling, and conversation. Part of the national Everyone Outdoors Together initiative led by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA).

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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