Arts Incubator and Land Lab News

Building Capacity in the Arts: Reviving Curriculum Design for Organizational Resilience Tony Eetak, a Winnipeg-based youth artist, is one of the team members traveling across the city to meet with and engage different organizations, gaining insights into their work and best practices to strengthen arts programming in local communities.

Tony Eetak, a Winnipeg-based youth artist, is one of the team members traveling across the city to meet with and engage different organizations, gaining insights into their work and best practices to strengthen arts programming in local communities.

Building Capacity in the Arts: Reviving Curriculum Design for Organizational Resilience

Art Borups Corners November 15, 2024

This fall and winter, we’re focusing on rebuilding capacity in rural and northern arts organizations through innovative...

Designing our Mentorship and Internship Activities

This week, team members engaged in meaningful discussions about leadership, emphasizing the importance of actions over titles as part of our 2024-2025 Fall and Winter Arts Incubator mentorship program. We shared insights on how intentional actions can inspire others and foster teamwork, and we expressed our gratitude to Lucy Eetak for her dedication in encouraging us all to take on new challenges. As we continue to connect with our community through upcoming events and projects, we are excited about the opportunities to strengthen our arts initiatives and support one another.

Designing our Mentorship and Internship Activities

Art Borups Corners November 13, 2024

Cultivating leadership through action is vital for team success. Our recent mentorship meeting highlighted how everyday actions...

From Ruin to Renewal Flooding destroyed the lower level of the Dyment Recreation Hall in 2022, disrupting many activities and programs.

From Ruin to Renewal

Art Borups Corners November 12, 2024

In June 2022, just as Art Borups Corners' Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse-funded Digital Arts...

Mentorship Update: Setting Goals and Creative Ideas

This week in our 2024-2025 Fall and Winter Arts Incubator mentorship program, team members set clear and actionable goals while sharing valuable insights on creative collaboration. During the meeting, Tony inspired us by discussing how music and photography can deepen community connections and enhance our mentorship activities. We also began planning our end-of-year report and initiated ideas for making National Kindness Week impactful in February, ensuring our learning journey continues to thrive.

Mentorship Update: Setting Goals and Creative Ideas

Art Borups Corners November 6, 2024

Join us for this week's Mentorship Journey Update, where we explore actionable goals and innovative ideas for...

Reflecting on Past Programs & Setting Intentions

This week, as part of our 2024-2025 Fall and Winter Arts Incubator mentorship program, we reflected on past programs, focusing on key lessons from last spring and summer. Team members shared valuable insights on creating continuity, with discussions on integrating themes from the Indigenous Intellectual Property Protection Program into future activities. Guided by Jamie Bell and Tony Eetak, we set clear intentions for upcoming initiatives, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and collaboration to make a meaningful impact in our community.

Reflecting on Past Programs & Setting Intentions

Art Borups Corners October 29, 2024

As we launch our 2024-2025 mentorship program, we reflect on past successes to enhance future initiatives, fostering...

Local Services Board of Melgund – Oct. 9, 2024

Reconstructed and expanded with support from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, the Dyment Recreation Hall now offers enhanced facilities that can accommodate an even wider range of programs and activities for the local community. This revitalization not only strengthens the hall's role as a central hub for community engagement but also provides a sustainable space for creative, educational, and cultural initiatives to thrive. With these improvements, the hall is set to become a key resource in fostering growth and connection within the community for years to come.

Local Services Board of Melgund – Oct. 9, 2024

Terri Bell October 11, 2024

At the October 9th meeting of the Local Services Board (LSB) of Melgund, several key decisions were...

Exploring Nuclear Waste Management in Our Backyard: A New Course by Youth and Artists This photo is a rendering of the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) at the Revell Site, designed to safely store nuclear waste deep underground for long-term environmental protection.

This photo is a rendering of the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) at the Revell Site, designed to safely store nuclear waste deep underground for long-term environmental protection.

Exploring Nuclear Waste Management in Our Backyard: A New Course by Youth and Artists

Art Borups Corners October 10, 2024

In a groundbreaking initiative, youth and artists from Melgund Township have created an interactive online course designed...

This year we were thrilled to see our tomatoes thriving, plump and green, thanks to the support and knowledge we've gained from Manitoba Agriculture and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Their support has been invaluable in helping us understand food production from the ground up, and we’re grateful for their commitment to fostering sustainable practices with our project. Photo: Tony Eetak, Art Borups Corners Youth, Arts and Media

Planning: Exploring Program Models for Indigenous Food Labs and Commercial Kitchens

Art Borups Corners October 2, 2024

In the coming months, our project team members will be reaching out, building relationships and engaging with...

Research and Resilience: Looking back at the Arviat Film Society Dr. Zacharias Kunuk, O.C. mentors Inuit youth from the Arviat Film Society in storytelling and filmmaking.

Dr. Zacharias Kunuk, O.C. mentors Inuit youth from the Arviat Film Society in storytelling and filmmaking.

Research and Resilience: Looking back at the Arviat Film Society

Art Borups Corners September 26, 2024

It is important that communities have the tools and skills to tell their own stories so that...

Experiencing The Right to be Known Hosted at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) tonight, The Right to be Known was an unforgettable gathering that brought together a rich mix of artists, lawyers, educators, journalists, and academics.