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Northwestern Ontario

The Arts Incubator works closely with artists and communities in Northwestern Ontario, building opportunities for creative development rooted in the realities of the North. Through workshops, mentorship, and digital platforms, the Incubator supports projects that reflect the cultural strength and resilience of the region. With the backing of the Ontario Arts Council, its programming uplifts both emerging and established artists, ensuring that the voices of Northwestern Ontario are connected, celebrated, and recognized within the wider Canadian arts landscape.

Girdling occurs when hungry rodents strip the bark in a complete circle around a tree’s primary trunk.
Food Security and Innovation

The Snow Thaws, The Teeth Show

Voles often utilize the subnivean space beneath winter snow to feed on tender sapling bark undetected.
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Capturing the seasonal shift on camera reminded us why this land lab’s conservation work is so vital.
Photos and Short Stories

Trailblazing and Transmutation

With the winter snow finally retreating, the trails revealed a hidden world of mossy logs and rebirth.
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Spring Short Stories for: May 3, 2026
Photos and Short Stories

Spring Short Stories for: May 3, 2026

New chapters explore urban survival, digital ghosts, and the quiet persistence of life during muddy spring thaw.
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Spring Short Stories for: May 2, 2026
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Spring Short Stories for: May 2, 2026

This daily collection features five unique narratives exploring spring themes through romance, mystery, science fiction, and adventure.
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Community Lens

Nuclear Waste Plan Faces Backlash Over Missing Indigenous Data and ‘Shadow Population’ Risks

Canada’s nuclear waste agency faces intense criticism for labeling its repository plan comprehensive despite admitting the safety screening completely lacks baseline Indigenous environmental data.
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Tony Eetak’s breathtaking Hudson Bay photography headlines this year’s spring arts exhibition at Dyment Recreation Hall.
Photos and Short Stories

Winter Light

Explore a diverse world of Northern photography and digital art at Melgund’s spring exhibition through May 20.
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Melgund crafter Terri Bell showcases the timeless art of crochet in Northwestern Ontario’s newest heritage space.
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Soft Stitches, Strong Roots

From intricate ruffles to community roots, explore the handmade world of Melgund artist Terri Bell this month.
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Spring Short Stories for: May 1, 2026
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Spring Short Stories for: May 1, 2026

Collection of four short stories exploring urban spring themes, environmental tension, and intergenerational connections in Northern cities.
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Long before smartphones, children at the Dyment schoolhouse used marginalia to stage hilarious silent protests against teachers.
Photos and Short Stories

Marginalia: The Secret Code of the Back Row

Hidden within Dyment library textbooks, this 1950s doodle reveals the secret rebellion of a bored schoolhouse student.
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Leanne Nicholson’s Nature-Based Art on Display
Photos and Short Stories

Leanne Nicholson’s Nature-Based Art on Display

Leanne Nicholson’s mixed media art uses natural materials to reflect Northwestern Ontario landscapes, wildlife, and land-based creative practices.
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Jukebox In Exile is the new country music album from Flin Flon singer-songwriter C.C. Trubiak, blending classic country, honky-tonk, Americana and traditional storytelling into a collection of songs inspired by resilience, community and life in Northern Manitoba. Written during and after the 2025 Flin Flon wildfire evacuation, the album draws influence from country music legends including Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings and George Jones. Featuring the singles "Old Country Songs," "Being Rich" and the charting track "Outlaws Meditation," Jukebox In Exile showcases Trubiak's signature songwriting while celebrating small-town life, northern Canadian culture, queer country music and the enduring spirit of Flin Flon. The album is available now on major music streaming platforms.
Manitoba's own C.C. Trubiak's new album "Jukebox in Exile" dropped on June 5! Check it out today!

Upcoming Events

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.

Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 Program

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.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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