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Borups Corners

Our Northwestern Ontario Arts Incubator, located in Melgund Township, is a vibrant hub for creativity and community connection, supporting the communities of Dyment and Borups Corners while frequently partnering with nearby towns like Dryden and Ignace. This innovative program empowers local artists, youth, and community members to engage in participatory and media arts, including music, climate change adaptation, storytelling, Indigenous art, and hands-on workshops. Designed to inspire and nurture creativity, the incubator offers special events, exhibitions, and activities for all ages, creating a welcoming space for cultural expression and collaboration. With a focus on celebrating the rich history and diverse talents of Northwestern Ontario, our incubator connects people through the power of art, storytelling, and shared experiences. Since May 2024 our programs have been supported by the OpenAI Researcher Access Program. Join us in transforming the region into a thriving arts and culture destination, where every creative voice is heard, and every community shines!

The Future is Creative: A vibrant future for our communities requires a sustained commitment to the arts. Explore innovative funding models and collaborative approaches that will secure the vision of arts-based community rejuvenation for generations to come.

Sustaining the Vision: Funding, Collaboration, and the Future of Arts-Based Recreation

Short-term projects can spark change, but lasting impact requires careful planning and sustained resources. Discover the strategies for funding, collaboration, and long-term vision that will…
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Youth Driving Sustainable Futures: Lifelong learning culminates in creative leadership and entrepreneurship. See how youth innovation is shaping a vibrant and sustainable future for arts and communities.

Creative Leadership & Entrepreneurship: Youth Driving Sustainable Arts & Community Futures

Youth Driving Sustainable Futures: Lifelong learning culminates in creative leadership and entrepreneurship. See how youth innovation is shaping a vibrant and sustainable future for arts…
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Who will lead community recreation tomorrow? This article highlights the power of arts as a catalyst for developing youth leadership, ensuring a vibrant and dynamic recreation sector for years to come.

Youth Leadership Pipelines: Arts as a Catalyst for Future Recreation Leaders

The future of recreation depends on nurturing young leaders today. This article delves into how arts-based recreation programs are building essential leadership skills in youth,…
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Community members share a meal and conversation at the monthly gathering in Dyment on March 9, 2025.

Local Services Board Discusses Canada Day Plans, Hot August Night Music Festival

MELGUND TOWNSHIP, Ont. — The Local Services Board of Melgund met Monday evening at the community hall, covering a range of topics from upcoming arts…
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Culture as Curriculum: Empowering Indigenous Youth: Understand the critical importance of culturally relevant learning for Indigenous youth in northern communities. Tradition and heritage are key to leadership.

Centering Indigenous Youth: Culturally Relevant Learning for Northern & Remote Communities

Culture as Curriculum: Empowering Indigenous Youth: Understand the critical importance of culturally relevant learning for Indigenous youth in northern communities. Tradition and heritage are key…
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Community members share a meal and conversation at the monthly gathering in Dyment on March 9, 2025.

Community Spirit Thrives

Residents of Dyment and Borups Corners came together this week for their regular monthly gathering, held at the Dyment Recreation Hall. The event provided a…
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Leading the Way: The future of recreation depends on nurturing young leaders today. This article looks into how arts-based recreation programs are building essential leadership skills in youth, creating a vital pipeline for the next generation of community champions.

Inclusion & Innovation: Arts Addressing Systemic Barriers in Recreation

Arts-based recreation programs offer innovative strategies to dismantle these barriers and create more equitable and welcoming community spaces.
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Beyond passion, leadership requires strategy. Explore how formal education empowers young creatives with essential skills in management, policy, and more. Part 3 shows how academic learning builds bridges for youth leadership.

Formal Learning: Building Bridges & Strategic Pathways in Arts & Leadership

Beyond passion, leadership requires strategy. Explore how formal education empowers young creatives with essential skills in management, policy, and more. Part 3 shows how academic…
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Beyond Sports: Think recreation is just about games? Think again. This article explores the surprising power of arts-based programs within recreation, revealing how they can address community challenges and foster youth leadership.

Building Bridges: Arts & Recreation Partnerships for Community Health

Beyond Sports: Think recreation is just about games? Think again. This article explores the surprising power of arts-based programs within recreation, revealing how they can…
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Dryden musician Gerry McArthur's guitar riffs provided the backbone for countless musical moments at the retreat. Beyond his impressive guitar skills, Gerry also ensured everyone sounded their best, expertly managing the sound for the weekend's lively performances.

Artists and Musicians Gather for Cozy Winter Retreat in Borups Corners

Borups Corners was a creative hub for the Winter Arts and Music Retreat on March 1-2, 2025, uniting artists and musicians for collaboration and celebration.
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The Under $100 Art Show is coming to Winnipeg August 13-16, 2026. Get your tickets now for this amazing event! The Art Spot Canada Under $100 Art Exhibition is coming to Winnipeg, Manitoba this August! ART SPOT was created in 2008 in Calgary to support local emerging artists.  ART SPOT has curated and facilitated over 100 successful art events, including solo exhibitions, group exhibitions, workshops, concerts, body painting competitions, markets, community events and more.

WINNIPEG ARTS PROGRAMS

This platform, our Winnipeg, Manitoba hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Arts Incubator was seeded and piloted with strategic arts innovation funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse. We thank them for their investment, supporting northern arts capacity building and bringing the arts to life.

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NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO ARTS

This platform, our Northwestern Ontario hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

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