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Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario
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The Chat That Broke
Books in our Library

The Chat That Broke

In their private chat, a secret AI moderator is turning friend against friend. One teen knows the truth. He must unmask the algorithm before it…
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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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This week, our storytelling club took an important step in ensuring that our work will be preserved for generations to come. We submitted our first Digital Legal Deposit to Library and Archives Canada (LAC). The submission included the EPUB edition of our book Where Dignity Grows: Stories of Self, Others, Nature, and Community. While the process itself is straightforward—uploading the digital file along with basic publisher information—it carries great meaning. By depositing our publication, we are contributing to Canada’s national collection and making sure that our voices are part of the country’s permanent cultural record.
Workshops

Into the National Record

Our storytelling club deposited our first book into Canada’s national archive through Digital Legal Deposit.
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Jamie Bell’s story is a wonderful example of the creative voices emerging from the Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba storytelling program. This initiative, championed by The Arts Incubator and the Art Borups Corners collective weekly Storytelling Club, focuses on nurturing new literary talent within the region. "Thomas's Mismatched Magic" beautifully illustrates the program's commitment to encouraging self-expression and understanding amongst young people.
Photos and Short Stories

Thomas’s Mismatched Magic

Thomas's Mismatched Magic: A story about a boy learning to be proud of his unique self.
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Understanding Northern Boards
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Understanding Northern Boards

Understanding Northern Boards: What They Do (and Don’t Do) This month, we’re exploring governance — what it really means, why it matters, and how it shapes the…
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Flowers of Northwestern Ontario
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Flowers of Northwestern Ontario

Converting local flower photos into digital art, perfect for coloring and creative projects.
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The vibrant purple blooms of Fireweed, a sure sign of midsummer. Photo: Jamie Bell
Recreation

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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Jamie Bell from The Arts Incubator presents a signed print to Michelle Robinson from the Local Services Board of Melgund for their upcoming Silent Auction to be held during Canada Day activities.
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Silent Auction and Art Sale Set for Canada Day Celebration

Join Melgund's Canada Day silent auction for a great cause.
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Latest Local News

  • The Buglers of the Boreal
  • Local Volunteers Transforming Community Park and Recreation Spaces
  • Those Beautiful Painted Sawblades
  • Calling All Artists & Green Thumbs: Let’s Get Creative and support the Community Garden!
  • Dryden Artist Tanya McArthur Bringing Handmade Creations to Canada Day Market

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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