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Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario
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Recreation

Recreation Services are at the heart of building vibrant, healthy, and inclusive communities. Aligned with the Framework for Recreation in Canada, our comprehensive programs and facilities are dedicated to fostering active living, social connection, and personal growth for all ages and abilities. We believe in the transformative power of leisure and recreation, recognizing its essential role in individual well-being, community development, and environmental stewardship.

Thanks to Pat, Karen, Jason, Norm, Terri, Maurice, Shawn, Robert and Jamie from the Local Services Board of Melgund, Art Borups Corners and Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture for organizing and supporting this wonderful community building activity. Photo: Terri Bell
Recreation

The Christmas Crew

Christmas Season in Full Swing in Melgund Township The Dyment Recreation Hall has officially embraced the magic of the season as Christmas preparations move into…
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Pat and Robert put the finishing touches on the Cook Shack Christmas Tree this weekend!
Photos and Short Stories

Christmas at the Cook Shack

The holiday season officially kicked off at the Melgund Township Recreation Complex this weekend as Pat and Robert set up the first Christmas tree at…
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Thanks to the Ontario Arts Council, we were able to run our workshops on digital arts. We now have the skills for image processing and creating a stronger online presence for our community.
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Engagement Strategies?

Engagement isn't a one-time event; it's an ongoing journey.
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Interdisciplinary capacity is the new creative skill—artists learning systems, not just mediums, through hands-on creation.
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The System as Curriculum

In Northwestern Ontario, artists are transforming tools into classrooms and building creative fluency across disciplines and technologies.
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The Sovereign Stack redefines innovation for Northern Ontario’s arts sector—building creative capacity through local ownership and sustainable tools.
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From StartUP to SustainUP

A new approach to creative innovation in Northern Ontario Arts: empowering artists and collectives to own their digital future.
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From analog tapes to cloud data, Northern Ontario’s artists are turning preservation into an act of cultural independence.
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Archival Sovereignty

How Northern Ontario’s arts collectives can reclaim control of cultural heritage through local, community-owned digital archives.
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At the heart of Melgund Township, the Dyment Recreation Hall serves as a vibrant gathering place for arts, culture, and community life in Northwestern Ontario. Throughout the year, the hall hosts a wide range of events—from local art workshops and heritage exhibits to music nights, seasonal celebrations, and youth programs that bring the community together. With its welcoming atmosphere and central location, the Dyment Recreation Hall is a cornerstone of rural creativity and connection, reflecting the spirit of northern living where neighbours, artists, and families come together to share in both tradition and innovation.
Recreation

Good Governance: Admin Fees

Admin fees cover vital tasks: financial management, compliance, and project coordination.
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The vibrant purple blooms of Fireweed, a sure sign of midsummer. Photo: Jamie Bell
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July Plant Walk

Discovering Local Flora with Jamie Bell Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Art Borups Corners Living Land Lab Join us for a unique opportunity…
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Golden patches of Birdsfoot Trefoil brighten the summer fields of Northwestern Ontario. Photo: Jamie Bell
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Trefoil’s Sunshine

Golden-hued Birdsfoot Trefoil blankets open areas, adding cheerful beauty and ecological value to Ontario's landscapes.
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A Hub for Arts & Climate Innovation
Food Security and Innovation

A Hub for Arts & Climate Innovation

Disrupting for good: Creative leadership and land-based learning drive climate entrepreneurship in Northwestern Ontario.
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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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