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Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario
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Photos and Short Stories

Through photos and personal narratives, we aim to capture everything from community events and local traditions to the quiet, everyday experiences that make our corner of Northwestern Ontario special. It’s a place to celebrate our shared heritage, connect with neighbors, and ensure the spirit of Dyment and Borups Corners continues to thrive for generations to come.

Did you know that Dyment once had a violin Maker? His name was Herman Jensen, and he was active in the 1920s. We saw some of the violins he made at the Dyment Museum.
Photos and Short Stories

The Old Violins

Hand-crafted violins from the 1920s–30s reveal Herman Jensen’s remarkable craftsmanship and Dyment’s rich musical heritage.
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Once a star of highways and TV screens, this Volvo P1800 now rests quietly, slowly embraced by nature. Photo: Jamie Bell
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The Journey of a P1800

A Volvo P1800, its original red faded to purple-maroon, quietly settling among pine trees in Melgund Township.
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Ribbons of green and purple aurora stretched across a star-filled night sky.
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Aurora Awakening

Northern lights dance across Northwestern Ontario skies this week, creating vivid, breathtaking displays of color and wonder.
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An abandoned shack rests among snow-dusted trees, its roof caved in and walls weathered gray. Light filters through broken boards, casting shadows across the forest floor.
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An Old Shack

An old, collapsing shack in Borups Corners forest, where weathered boards stand as time slowly reclaims it.
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A thin layer of ice forms across a quiet pond caught between autumn and winter. Its shifting surface reflects the slow, patient rhythm of the northern landscape.
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On Almost Frozen Pond

A half-frozen pond in Northwestern Ontario captures the quiet tension of changing seasons and the memory of place.
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An old, rusted truck rests deep in the woods of Borups Corners as the forest grows through its frame. Time, weather, and young trees have turned it into part of the landscape it once traveled.
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The Forest Takes Back

An abandoned truck in Northwestern Ontario shows how the forest quietly transforms forgotten machines into part of the landscape.
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An abandoned boat rests beneath the remains of a fallen garage in Borups Corners. Once a vessel of open water, it now holds the stillness of forgotten years.
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The Boat Beneath the Broken Roof

Hidden under a collapsed garage, the old boat reveals how time transforms ordinary objects into quiet, enduring memories.
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Look familiar? Yes, it's the lower level of the Dyment Recreation Hall. This is a concept for a new creative recreation space designed using AI tools.
ECO-STAR-North

Automating Community Administration

By taking care of repetitive tasks, a platform powered by AI can free up volunteers to lead, innovate, and strengthen the community.
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Across the vast, culturally rich landscapes of Northwestern Ontario and the broader Canadian North, a powerful creative movement is taking shape. From the intricate beadwork of the Anishinaabe and Dene to the striking sculptures of Inuit carvers and the digital art of a new generation, creativity in these regions has always been more than expression — it is storytelling, identity, and survival.
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What is ECO-STAR North?

A Framework for Decolonizing Northern Innovation and Building Data Sovereign Creative Economies Across the vast, culturally rich landscapes of Northwestern Ontario and the broader Canadian…
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ECO-STAR North Community Listening Survey
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ECO-STAR North Community Listening Survey

Join ECO-STAR North’s new community survey—where listening sparks innovation and your story helps shape the future.
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Opportunities for Artists

Celebrate Canada Day by showcasing your talents at the upcoming Dyment Community Craft Sale on July 1st! Held at the Dyment, Ontario Community Centre & Grounds from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, this vibrant community market is officially calling for local vendors, artisans, and creators to join the festivities. Organizers are currently seeking applications for a wide variety of booths, including handmade crafts, artisan goods, local produce, vintage & unique finds, and delicious eats. It is a fantastic opportunity for small businesses and hobbyists alike, offering both tables and tent spaces with no fee for tables. To learn more about booth information, request an application, or register for the event, interested vendors can contact Terri at 807-220-5177, email melgundlsb@gmail.com, or visit the official website at www.melundrecreation.ca. Make sure to submit your application before the deadline on June 25th. Don't miss out on this incredible celebration of creativity and community in Melgund Township!

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.


BN: 790519573RC0001

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 SUPPORTED BY

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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