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Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario
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The Arts Incubator and our Winnipeg-based Arts Incubator is a vibrant, collaborative community of artists, mentors, and supporters united by a shared passion for creativity, cultural preservation, and social impact. Rooted in the heart of northern Indigenous communities, our collective serves as a platform for artists of all backgrounds to come together, share their work, and build meaningful connections.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where emerging and established artists alike can thrive, learn, and create. Through a combination of mentorship, workshops, exhibitions, and community-driven projects, our collective strives to amplify the voices of Indigenous youth and elevate their stories through art. We believe that the power of art can bridge generations, strengthen communities, and preserve cultural heritage for future generations.

Thanking our Artists: Eva Suluk
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Thanking our Artists: Eva Suluk

A resounding thank you to Eva Suluk, an interdisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and traditional drummer.
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Today, a sincere thank you goes out to Jamie Bell, an interdisciplinary artist who has been instrumental in mentoring and shaping our program.
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Thanking our Artists: Jamie Bell

Today, a sincere thank you goes out to Jamie Bell, an interdisciplinary artist who has been instrumental in mentoring and shaping our program.
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Thanking our Artists: Maurice Betournay
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Thanking our Artists: Maurice Betournay

Today, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Maurice Betournay, a long-time musician, drummer, and dedicated community volunteer from Borups Corners who has been with our…
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Tony Eetak is one of the youth artists involved in establishing The Arts Incubator.
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Thanking our Artists: Tony Eetak

Tony Eetak is one of the founding members of our program. He is a talented young photographer and musician with a keen interest in interdisciplinary…
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Stephinie McGinnis of James' No Frills in Dryden and Terri Bell from the Local Services Board of Melgund Township are among the many supporters making our Canada Day Celebration on July 1st possible! We're so grateful for their incredible support and can't wait to celebrate with everyone. Photo: Maurice Betournay
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Thanking our Artists: Terri Bell

Thank you, Terri Bell. Your dedication and organizational skills have been invaluable to our program.
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Thanking our Artists: Tanya McArthur
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Thanking our Artists: Tanya McArthur

This summer, our program has been dedicated to empowering artists in Northwestern Ontario, providing them with the tools to thrive in a challenging arts ecosystem.…
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Gerry is setting up the microphones, sound system and equipment to power this weekend's live music at the Dyment Recreation Hall.
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Thanking our Artists: Gerry McArthur

We extend a very special thank you to Gerry McArthur, a long-time Dryden musician and dedicated community volunteer.
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Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell

A long-time advocate for community-based arts and research, Jamie’s work has focused on fostering stronger relationships through outreach and engagement.
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Tony Eetak is an emerging youth artist and culture connector originally from Arviat, Nunavut and a founding member of the @1860 Winnipeg Arts collective. With a growing interest in photography, music and visual arts, Tony has been a dedicated volunteer for participatory arts events in his community, working for more than five years with organizations and projects including the Arviat Film Society, Global Dignity Canada, Inclusion in Northern Research, Our People, Our Climate and Niriqatiginnga. In 2021 he completed his first Creativity for Entrepreneurship online college course through University of Minnesota Duluth Continuing Education and with support from the UMD Cultural Entrepreneurship program. In June 2022 Tony presented some of his creative photography and experiences for the Auviqsaqtut Inuit Studies Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba with the Our People, Our Climate project and support from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. In 2023, Tony was a founding member of Niriqatiginnga, a Winnipeg-based non-profit program that explores arts-based and participatory approaches to addressing food security. Also, in 2023 Tony was named a National Role Model by the non-profit organization Global Dignity Canada.

Tony Eetak

Tony Eetak is an emerging youth artist and culture connector originally from Arviat, Nunavut and a founding member of Art Borups Corners and the @1860 Winnipeg Arts collective. 
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Nuclear Waste Management

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.

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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