Arts Incubator and Land Lab News

These early white blossoms belong to the Saskatoon bush (Amelanchier alnifolia), one of the boreal forest’s most generous and resilient plants. For generations, Saskatoon berries have nourished communities, supported pollinators, and thrived in northern climates. This year, we're proud to be adding Saskatoon bushes to our food production project—deepening our connection to the land, strengthening local food systems, and honouring traditional knowledge through action.

The Saskatoon Berry Tapestry

Jamie Bell May 17, 2025

White blossoms unfurl, a silent chorus in the boreal breeze. Each petal whispers ancient stories of resilience,...

Tips for Growing Raspberries in a Community Garden Program Hello, spring! Overwintered raspberry shoots are bursting with life, a beautiful sign of success in our Northwestern Ontario sustainable agriculture pilot. Building local food production and supporting Indigenous food systems with partners.

Hello, spring! Overwintered raspberry shoots are bursting with life, a beautiful sign of success in our Northwestern Ontario sustainable agriculture pilot. Building local food production and supporting Indigenous food systems with partners.

Tips for Growing Raspberries in a Community Garden Program

Tony Eetak May 17, 2025

Exciting growth in our community garden! Phase 2 of our sustainable agriculture project in Northwestern Ontario.

The Drum That Waits A qilaut (ᖃᓕᐊᐅᑦ) hangs quietly on the wall, camo-covered and well-worn, waiting to be lifted—its silence holding generations of rhythm, memory, and story. Photo: Eva Suluk

A qilaut (ᖃᓕᐊᐅᑦ) hangs quietly on the wall, camo-covered and well-worn, waiting to be lifted—its silence holding generations of rhythm, memory, and story. Photo: Eva Suluk

The Drum That Waits

Eva Suluk May 17, 2025

On the wall of the community room, just above the timeline of memory and milestones, hangs a...

Waiting for Summer The setting sun paints the snow-covered shores of Arviat with soft hues where the frozen expanse of Hudson Bay meets the land. Wind-sculpted drifts create a stark beauty under the fading light, a silent testament to the Arctic winter giving way to the subtle promise of spring.

The setting sun paints the snow-covered shores of Arviat with soft hues where the frozen expanse of Hudson Bay meets the land. Wind-sculpted drifts create a stark beauty under the fading light, a silent testament to the Arctic winter giving way to the subtle promise of spring.

Waiting for Summer

Tony Eetak May 16, 2025

The low sun casts a long, cool light across the snow-covered shores of Arviat, where the vast...

Grow Boxes: Cultivating Community and Climate Resilience Nurturing growth in our community grow boxes. Inspired by successful projects, we're expanding our capacity for sustainable local food production this year!

Nurturing growth in our community grow boxes. Inspired by successful projects, we're expanding our capacity for sustainable local food production this year!

Grow Boxes: Cultivating Community and Climate Resilience

Tony Eetak May 16, 2025

From humble wooden frames, life unfurls, a vibrant tapestry against the sky. Each berry, a droplet of...

One Week In: Raspberries Showing Signs of Success What a difference a week makes! Check out the incredible growth of our raspberry plants.

One Week In: Raspberries Showing Signs of Success

The Arts Incubator - Winnipeg May 16, 2025

See the exciting growth our raspberry crops have achieved in just one week as our food security...

Year two of our arts incubator land lab's food security program is in full swing! We've grown dozens of beautiful apple pippins from seed since February, excited to expand our sustainable agriculture project. But moving them outdoors brought an unexpected challenge: environmental shock! Seeing those dried, stressed leaves was a learning moment. We're now focused on helping them recover through careful "hardening off" – gradually reintroducing them to the outdoor environment. This means starting in a sheltered spot, slowly increasing their exposure to sun and wind, and ensuring consistent, proper watering.

Sustainable Apple Care: Tips for Young Trees & Environmental Stress

Jamie Bell May 16, 2025

Expanding our food security program, our land lab moved dozens of indoor-grown apple pippins outdoors. We faced...

Melgund Local Service Board Approves Deck and Event Stage Funding, Discusses Financial Strategies An overhead view of the Melgund Township recreation complex, which supports the communities of Dyment and Borups Corners and area in Northwestern Ontario.

An overhead view of the Melgund Township recreation complex, which supports the communities of Dyment and Borups Corners and area in Northwestern Ontario.

Melgund Local Service Board Approves Deck and Event Stage Funding, Discusses Financial Strategies

Jamie Bell May 16, 2025

The Local Services Board of Melgund convened its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at...

Wild Blueberries: Tiny Berries, Big Impact In the crisp air of Northwestern Ontario, a blueberry bush unfurls its delicate beauty. These blossoms signal the start of a new season, a time when the landscape will be painted with the vibrant blue of ripening blueberries, a testament to the enduring beauty and natural abundance of this northern wilderness.