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Melgund Integrated Nuclear Impact Assessment Project

Melgund Integrated Nuclear Impact Assessment (MINIA) is a community-led research and analysis initiative focused on understanding the full social, cultural, environmental, and economic implications of nuclear-related projects in Northwestern Ontario. Grounded in local knowledge and lived experience, the project brings together researchers, artists, youth, Elders, and community partners to examine how large-scale infrastructure—such as the proposed Deep Geological Repository—intersects with everyday life, land-based relationships, and long-term regional sustainability.
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.
Melgund Township

Treaty #3 Chiefs Challenge Nuclear Project

Canada’s nuclear waste facility faces sharp criticism from Treaty #3 for ignoring Indigenous laws and municipal limits.
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Supporters Advocate for Nuclear Waste Repository Benefits
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Supporters Advocate for Nuclear Waste Repository Benefits

Proponents emphasize economic revitalization, climate leadership, and technical safety while dismissing opposition concerns as largely based on misinformation.
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Essential Regulatory Challenges for Revell DGR Oversight
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Essential Regulatory Challenges for Revell DGR Oversight

This report identifies critical regulatory gaps and jurisdictional conflicts regarding the proposed Revell Site Deep Geological Repository.
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Revell DGR: Transportation and Socio-Economic Risks
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Revell DGR: Transportation and Socio-Economic Risks

The NWMO is attempting to exclude transportation and socio-economic impacts from the Revell DGR Impact Assessment process.
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Public Engagement Risks in Revell DGR Assessment
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Public Engagement Risks in Revell DGR Assessment

Rigorous public participation is essential to address systemic engagement deficiencies and unmitigated risks in the Revell repository project.
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Section 35 Rights and DGR Risks
Community Lens

Section 35 Rights and DGR Risks

Indigenous opposition cites Section 35 violations, exclusion of transportation risks, and failure to respect Anishinaabe law.
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Who Monitors the Revell Site?
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Who Monitors the Revell Site?

How will the Nuclear Waste Management Organization track environmental changes at the Revell Site? We break down their "Adaptive Management" plan and why Melgund Township…
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The Carbon Cost of Revell
Community Lens

The Carbon Cost of Revell

How 'green' is the proposed Deep Geological Repository? We dive into the emissions numbers, the reliance on fossil fuel heating, and the missing data on…
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How Far Will Impacts Reach?
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How Far Will Impacts Reach?

The NWMO suggests the Revell Site is too far from Manitoba and the US to cause cross-border issues. But is distance alone enough protection? We…
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Our Wetlands: Local Loss, Regional Abundance?
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Our Wetlands: Local Loss, Regional Abundance?

The NWMO says the wetlands and wild rice at the Revell Site can be cleared because there are plenty more across the North. But what…
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Recent News

  • June 27: Community Breakfast Brunch
  • Joanne Keewaycabo Craftwork Coming to Canada Day Festival in Melgund
  • Canada Day: Celebrate July 1st at Dyment Recreation Hall & Park
  • Building Community: Tent Raising Party at Dyment Recreation Park
  • Flower Planting Continues at Dyment Park

Upcoming Events

Celebrate Canada Day by showcasing your talents at the upcoming Dyment Community Craft Sale on July 1st! Held at the Dyment, Ontario Community Centre & Grounds from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, this vibrant community market is officially calling for local vendors, artisans, and creators to join the festivities. Organizers are currently seeking applications for a wide variety of booths, including handmade crafts, artisan goods, local produce, vintage & unique finds, and delicious eats. It is a fantastic opportunity for small businesses and hobbyists alike, offering both tables and tent spaces with no fee for tables. To learn more about booth information, request an application, or register for the event, interested vendors can contact Terri at 807-220-5177, email melgundlsb@gmail.com, or visit the official website at www.melundrecreation.ca. Make sure to submit your application before the deadline on June 25th. Don't miss out on this incredible celebration of creativity and community in Melgund Township!
Travelling through Northwestern Ontario this month? Make plans to stop in Melgund Township on July 1 for the popular Canada Day Festival hosted by Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture at the Dyment Recreation Hall. This family-friendly community celebration features live music, delicious food, and a vibrant artists, crafters, and vendors market showcasing local talent and handmade goods from across the region. By attending, visitors are helping support local artists, artisans, small businesses, and community organizations while contributing to the growth of arts, culture, and recreation in Northwestern Ontario. Surrounded by the beauty of Northern Ontario, the festival offers a chance to get out of the city, explore the bush, connect with local communities, and enjoy a full day of entertainment, culture, shopping, and small-town hospitality.

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

NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO ARTS

Programming is made possible with funding from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program. We gratefully acknowledge and thank them for their support.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program

COMMUNITY RECREATION

Recreation and community arts programs in Dyment and Borups Corners and Melgund Township are supported with funding from the Government of Ontario. We thank them for their support.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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