After Leah with Leanne Nicholson
June’s Artist Speaker Series invites community reflection on grief, memory, mental wellness, healing, and contemporary northern creative expression.
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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.
Clay: Getting Our Hands Dirty
Hidden right beneath our feet, this ancient pocket of lacustrine silt reveals the deep history of Melgund.
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Early Food for the Bees
Blooming pussy willow catkins provide a vital source of early-season pollen for emerging native bees.
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Join Us! Volunteer for Canada Day 2026 in Melgund Township!
Experience the magic of Northwestern Ontario this July with live music, local crafts, and incredible community spirit.
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Nuclear Waste: A Case for Assessment Integrity
Baseline studies must not render local people invisible when they form the foundation for long-term project consequences.
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UK Nuclear Waste Services Joins Local Dialogue in Melgund
A successful evening at the Dyment Recreation Hall focused on UK nuclear waste planning and Canadian DGR program similarities.
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Marginalia: At Sea
A bored student used their pencil to document the terrifying reality of naval warfare during their lessons.
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Marginalia
This student artist transformed a quiet afternoon lesson into a dramatic retelling of a midair combat mission.
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Allyson Dunham Photography Featured at Dyment Spring Exhibition
Allyson Dunham’s photography captures light, texture, and quiet moments, bringing Northwestern Ontario landscapes and scenes into sharp focus.
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Art, Dialogue, and Nuclear Futures in Melgund
Participatory workshops are creating space for honest dialogue as communities respond to one of Canada’s largest projects.
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