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Arts and Culture

Our Arts and Culture section highlights the creative work, community projects, and cultural activities taking place across Melgund Township and the surrounding Northwestern Ontario region. This includes local artists, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, seasonal programming, and collaborative initiatives that bring people together through making, sharing, and participation.

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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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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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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Terri Bell is a cornerstone of the Melgund Township creative scene, bringing a unique dual perspective to this year’s exhibition. A longtime crafter and veteran arts administrator, Terri has spent decades both creating art and championing the local artists who define our region. Her featured works at the Dyment Recreation Hall reflect this lifetime of technical mastery, blending traditional techniques with a quiet, profound understanding of the importance of community heritage.
Exhibitions

The Craft of Crafting

Our spring exhibition will feature crafts, visual and digital arts, music and more!
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Understanding the Revell Site Man Camp
Arts and Culture

Understanding the Revell Site Man Camp

A man camp is a transient worker housing facility, raising significant social, safety, and infrastructure concerns locally.
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Revell DGR: Indigenous and Transboundary Concerns
Arts and Culture

Revell DGR: Indigenous and Transboundary Concerns

Indigenous Nations and transboundary groups oppose the Revell DGR, citing ignored jurisdiction, fragmented project scoping, and inadequate consultation.
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The Power Of The Slow Reset
Arts and Culture

The Power Of The Slow Reset

Staring at the horizon line helps reset your eyes and calms your overstimulated internal alarm system.
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Small Roots and Grounded Growth
Arts and Culture

Small Roots and Grounded Growth

Capacity is just a fancy word for trusting your neighbors enough to ask for help.
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The Basement Is The New Venue
Arts and Culture

The Basement Is The New Venue

We are building our own infrastructure out of necessity, making something more intimate and authentic than halls.
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February Recreation Report
Recreation

February Recreation Report

The Local Services Board of Melgund Recreation Committee presented its monthly report at the February 18, 2026 LSB meeting.
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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.

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