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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.
March 28: Community Breakfast and Brunch
Recreation

March 28: Community Breakfast and Brunch

Join neighbours for a cozy Community Breakfast and Brunch, filled with great food, laughter, and warm local connections.
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Apply Today! Join the Impact Assessment Roster
Research

Apply Today! Join the Impact Assessment Roster

Join Canada’s Impact Assessment Roster to shape major projects, protect the environment, and respect Indigenous rights.
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As part of the 2026 Spring Arts Exhibition in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, Inuit artist and filmmaker Eva Suluk presents an eight-part series showcasing the deep connection between people and caribou. Through traditional land-based practices—including harvesting, butchering, and cooking—her work celebrates intergenerational knowledge transfer and the continuity of Inuit skills, culture, and ways of life. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience Indigenous arts and northern traditions in Northwestern Ontario.
Photos and Stories

2026 Arts Exhibition: Eva Suluk

Our 2026 Arts Exhibition welcomes the work of Inuk artist and filmmaker Eva Suluk.
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Northern Artist Leanne Nicholson is featured in the 2026 Spring Art Exhibition, a Multi and Inter-Arts showcase in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, and Winnipeg, Manitoba presented through our Northern Arts Program. Led by Arts Incubator Winnipeg, Art Borups Corners, and Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture, the exhibition celebrates visual art, multi-disciplinary practices, performance, and participatory projects, with an emphasis on Indigenous arts, land-based knowledge, and northern storytelling. The event connects rural and urban northern communities, highlighting innovation, creative exchange, and the diversity of northern arts practices.
Exhibitions

Featured Artists: Leanne Nicholson

Local Borups Corners artist Leanne Nicholson will be featured in this year's spring arts exhibition.
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Melgund Hits a High Note
Photos and Stories

Melgund Hits a High Note

March 21 Open Mic at the Dyment Recreation Hall The air was a little warmer, the days are getting longer, and the music was definitely…
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Printed Summaries of Nuclear Program
Photos and Stories

Printed Summaries of Nuclear Program

Project Description Summaries Now at Dyment Recreation Hall Good news for our community members! We are pleased to announce that printed copies of the Initial…
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NWMO Plain Language Summary on Transportation
Community Lens

NWMO Plain Language Summary on Transportation

Addressing the Scope and Safety of Nuclear Fuel Transport The NWMO has released a Plain Language Summary (APM-REP-05000-0223 R000) to consolidate information regarding the transportation…
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The 2026 Spring Art Exhibition in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, and Winnipeg, Manitoba features Northern Artists including Tony Eetak in a dynamic Multi and Inter-Arts showcase presented through our Northern Arts Program. Led by Arts Incubator Winnipeg, Art Borups Corners, and Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture, the exhibition highlights visual art, music, and collaborative community projects, with a strong emphasis on Indigenous arts, land-based practices, and northern cultural traditions. Audiences can experience diverse works from emerging and established creators, connecting rural and urban northern communities, celebrating cross-disciplinary creativity, fostering cultural exchange, and reinforcing the region’s role as a vibrant hub for northern arts innovation and contemporary Indigenous expression.
Photos and Stories

April 17: Tony Eetak Joins Spring Exhibition!

Hosted by Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture, the month-long event features Tony Eetak’s work and discussions on nuclear waste and climate change.
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Dusty and determined, a bumblebee claims its golden tax from a Melgund Township dandelion, fueled for the flight home.
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Gardening for Pollinators

Reclaiming Dyment Dirt for the Wings That Feed Melgund Township.
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The Climate and Creative Entrepreneurship Program in Melgund Township is an arts-based and participatory research initiative grounded in community arts and recreation programming across Northwestern Ontario. Serving the communities of Dyment and Borups Corners, the program brings together residents of all ages to explore climate awareness, creative entrepreneurship, and local sustainability through hands-on, collaborative learning. By integrating arts-based research methods with community engagement, it supports rural innovation while strengthening cultural and environmental understanding.
Community Garden

Growing with Community

This year’s expansion builds on years of work with our friends in Manitoba and Minnesota. It’s been a long journey, but the garden is finally…
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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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