{"id":1,"date":"2025-10-20T05:31:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsincubator.ca\/borupscorners\/?p=1"},"modified":"2025-10-20T05:43:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T05:43:56","slug":"the-centres-bright-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsincubator.ca\/borupscorners\/the-centres-bright-future\/","title":{"rendered":"The Centre&#8217;s Bright Future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Northern Stories and Values for Sustainability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/artsincubator.ca\/borupscorners\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Centres-Bright-Future-Cover-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect for both home and classroom reading, The Jackfish Trail Challenge includes a thoughtful discussion guide to encourage conversation about its important themes of community, perseverance, and environmental stewardship. It connects its message to global citizenship and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 16), making it a valuable tool for fostering empathy and active participation in making the world a better place.\" class=\"wp-image-50668\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artsincubator.ca\/borupscorners\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Centres-Bright-Future-Cover-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/artsincubator.ca\/borupscorners\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Centres-Bright-Future-Cover-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/artsincubator.ca\/borupscorners\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Centres-Bright-Future-Cover-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artsincubator.ca\/borupscorners\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Centres-Bright-Future-Cover-960x1536.jpg 960w, https:\/\/artsincubator.ca\/borupscorners\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Centres-Bright-Future-Cover-1280x2048.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/artsincubator.ca\/borupscorners\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Centres-Bright-Future-Cover-1024x1638.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/artsincubator.ca\/borupscorners\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Centres-Bright-Future-Cover.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What happens when the heart of your community is threatened? For fifteen-year-old Jenny, the Northern Star Youth Centre is more than just a building \u2013 it&#8217;s a vibrant haven, a second home humming with creativity and friendship. Published by the Arts Incubator Winnipeg and the Art Borups Corners Storytelling Club, <em>The Centre&#8217;s Bright Future<\/em> tells the story of how her world is turned upside down when looming funding cuts threaten to close its doors forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faced with the seemingly impossible task of raising fifty thousand dollars in just four weeks, Jenny is unexpectedly propelled into a leadership role. She must learn to unite her diverse, often divided team of friends and peers, navigating tricky personalities and unexpected obstacles. Can she rally her community, mend fractured relationships, and ignite the spirit of the Northern Star before it&#8217;s too late? This high-stakes fundraiser isn&#8217;t just about money; it&#8217;s about preserving a cherished safe space and proving that together, a community can overcome anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect for both home and classroom reading, <em>The Centre&#8217;s Bright Future<\/em> includes a thoughtful discussion guide to encourage conversation about its important themes of community, leadership, and resilience. This inspiring story also connects its message to global citizenship and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), making it a valuable tool for fostering empathy and understanding in young readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jamie Bell is an interdisciplinary artist, writer, and a passionate believer in the power of shared stories. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, his work explores community and connection through creative projects and participatory research. When he\u2019s not behind a pen or a camera, you can find him in the garden, a space where he finds inspiration in the quiet dignity of growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Northern Storytelling and the Sustainable Development Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Art Borups Corners Storytelling Club celebrates the incredible creativity and talent of our local Northern Ontario community. This special program ran in the summer of 2025, supported by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arts.on.ca\/grants\/multi-and-inter-arts-projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects<\/a>\u00a0program,\u00a0<a href=\"\/\">The Arts Incubator Winnipeg Hub<\/a>, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcad.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/majors\/creative-entrepreneurship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minneapolis College of Art and Design Creative Entrepreneurship Program<\/a>. We extend heartfelt thanks to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dymentcommunity.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local Services Board of Melgund<\/a>\u00a0and the many community members, artists, and creators who made this program possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ISBN: 978-1-0698405-4-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n            <div class=\"bookstore-tracker-list\">\n                <h3>Support our Program and Order Your Books and Short Stories Today<\/h3>\n                <p>Short stories, books and publications are available in bookstores and books outlets across Canada, North America and globally at: <a href=\"https:\/\/books.apple.com\/ca\/book\/the-centres-bright-future\/id6754232760\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Books<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/the-centres-bright-future-jamie-f-bell\/1148562975?ean=2940182672573\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barnes and Noble<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/libris.nl\/boekholtboekhandels\/a\/jamie-f-bell\/the-centres-bright-future\/9781069840547\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boekholt Boekhandels<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casadellibro.com\/ebook-the-centre39-s-bright-future-ebook\/9781069840547\/17550016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Casa del Libro<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebook.de\/de\/product\/51958389\/jamie_f_bell_the_centre_s_bright_future_stories_and_values_for_sustainability_3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eBook.de<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everand.com\/book\/935555332\/The-Centre-s-Bright-Future-Stories-and-Values-for-Sustainability-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Everand<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exlibris.ch\/de\/buecher-buch\/englische-ebooks\/jamie-f-bell\/the-centres-bright-future-stories-and-values-for-sustainabilit\/id\/9781069840547\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ex Libris<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fable.co\/book\/x-9781069840547\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fable<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnac.com\/livre-numerique\/a22206086\/Jamie-F-Bell-The-Jackfish-Trail-Challenge#FORMAT=ebook%20(ePub)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fnac<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hugendubel.de\/de\/ebook_epub\/jamie_f_bell-the_centre_s_bright_future_stories_and_values_for_sustainability_3_-51958389-produkt-details.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hugendubel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indigo.ca\/en-ca\/the-centres-bright-future-stories-and-values-for-sustainability-3\/75c91882-1641-3581-8a68-53ff33f0576a.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indigo Chapters<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibs.it\/the-centre-s-bright-future-ebook-jamie-f-bell\/e\/9781069840547\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LaFeltrinelli Internet Bookshop<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/e-librairie.leclerc\/product\/9781069840547_9781069840547_10020\/the-centres-bright-future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Librarie E.Leclerc<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/porrua.mx\/the-centre-s-bright-future-9781069840547.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Librer\u00eda de Porr\u00faa Hermanos y C\u00eda<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morawa.at\/detail\/ISBN-2244082718158\/Bell-Jamie-F\/The-Centres-Bright-Future-Stories-and-Values-for-Sustainability-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Morawa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orellfuessli.ch\/shop\/home\/artikeldetails\/A1077182691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orell-F\u00fcssli<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osiander.de\/shop\/home\/artikeldetails\/A1077182691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Osiander<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/market.thepalaceproject.org\/item\/7058874\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palace Marketplace<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/ca\/en\/ebook\/the-centre-s-bright-future?sId=8bcec115-8c3a-49ad-972c-e27d5f0368f9&#038;ssId=oEbS1YD4LwX1PH6GN6Yo_&#038;cPos=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rakuten Kobo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smashwords.com\/books\/view\/1883066\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smashwords<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thalia.de\/shop\/home\/artikeldetails\/A1077182691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thalia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.vivlio.com\/product\/9781069840547_9781069840547_10020\/the-centres-bright-future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vivlio<\/a>                <\/p>\n                <p> \n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Their beloved youth centre faces closure! 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