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Melgund Recreation

Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture is a community hub celebrating creativity, connection, and well-being in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. We offer programs in arts, culture, and recreation that engage residents of all ages—fostering community participation, skill-building, and storytelling. From family-friendly events and workshops to audiobooks, exhibits, and cultural programs, we aim to nurture imagination, preserve local heritage, and inspire meaningful experiences that bring people together. At Melgund, creativity meets community, and everyone is welcome to explore, create, and share.
Celebrating Northern Arts

Celebrating Northern Arts

A grassroots arts incubator in Borups Corners empowers Northern Ontario artists with skills, mentorship, and opportunity.
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The Arts Sale at the Dyment Recreation Hall on September 6 was a huge success. This week we've been experimenting with turning the photos into different formats as part of our storytelling activities and it's been a lot of fun!

Community, Creativity, and Conversation

Capturing and communicating the energy of our summer program, where community and creativity came together.
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Calling All Crafters

Calling All Crafters

Finalizing setup for tomorrow's exhibition! Join us for a beautiful display of crafts and visual arts.
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Gerry is setting up the microphones, sound system and equipment to power this weekend's live music at the Dyment Recreation Hall.

Musicians on the Move

It's almost time for the big event!
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Program Schedule Changes!

Program Schedule Changes!

To accommodate students returning to school, Monday morning sessions are being moved to Wednesday afternoons.
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Fall Arts Exhibition 2025

Fall Arts Exhibition 2025

Come out for the Melgund Township 2025 Fall Art Exhibition and Market.
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We're having so much fun this week exploring how to convert and repurpose photos from our program that we thought we'd make a few colouring pages and templates!

Colouring: From Photo to Palate

We're turning our favourite summer photos into custom coloring pages – ready for your creative touch!
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Thanks to the Ontario Arts Council, we were able to run our workshops on digital arts. We now have the skills for image processing and creating a stronger online presence for our community.

Colouring Our Community

We’re making coloring pages of our community hall, turning photos into fun templates for all.
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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

The Local Services Board of Melgund convened its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at 7:00 pm at the community hall.
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Based in Melgund Township, the Climate and Creative Entrepreneurship Program is a community-driven arts-based and participatory research initiative focused on food security, climate adaptation, and creative entrepreneurship in Northwestern Ontario. Operating in Dyment and Borups Corners, it brings together intergenerational participants to explore northern food systems innovation, sustainable food practices, and community-led economic development through arts-based recreation and collaborative learning.
Programs

Food Security and Agriculture

A Community Gardening and Food Security Program for Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario The Melgund Township Community Food Security and Gardening Program is a multi-faceted initiative…
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Recent News

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Upcoming Events

The Under $100 Art Show is coming to Winnipeg, Manitoba August 13-16, 2026!
The Under $100 Art Show is coming to Winnipeg, Manitoba August 13-16, 2026!

ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS

Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture is a non-profit arts and recreation services provider supporting programs in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. Business Number 741438436 RC0001.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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