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Melgund Recreation Arts and Culture Planning Session

Melgund Recreation 21 Jan 2026 2 minutes read
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Meeting: January 21, 2026

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Location: Dyment Recreation Hall, Jack Robinson Gallery

In Attendance:
Terri Bell, Jamie Bell, Norm Eady, Karen Daignault

Agenda / Notes:

  1. Consultation Session – NWMO DGR Integrated Impact Assessment
    • The group hosted a special consultation session focused on the integrated impact assessment (IAAC) planning phase for the NWMO Deep Geological Repository for nuclear waste.
    • Members reviewed comments and submissions from the community regarding the IAAC, which remains open until February 4, 2026.
  2. Roles and Designated Titles
    • While the collective operates on a consensus-driven model without formal hierarchies, certain applications and programs require designated roles.
    • Assigned roles for administrative purposes and for signing of cheques and finances:
      • Karen Daignault – Chair
      • Norm Eady – Vice-Chair and Finance Committee Lead
      • Terri Bell – Secretary/Treasurer
      • Jamie Bell – Interim Executive Director
    • These roles were approved by consensus.
  3. Non-Profit Registration for Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture
    • Norm will complete the paperwork for registering the Non-Profit.
    • Assigned roles for administrative purposes and for signing of cheques and finances:
    • Karen Daignault – Chair
    • Norm Eady – Vice-Chair and Finance Committee Lead
    • Terri Bell – Secretary/Treasurer
    • Jamie Bell – Interim Executive Director
    • These roles were approved by consensus.
  4. Next Meeting / Upcoming Event
    • Date & Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    • Event: Special pop-up exhibition and community consultation in partnership with the Local Services Board of Melgund Recreation Committee regarding the NWMO DGR Impact Assessment.
    • Purpose: Collect community feedback; event open to all community members and interested parties.

Adjournment: 8:30 p.m.

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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.

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