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This test tile, stamped with birch bark, will become a simple pendant made from wild clay harvested this summery with Art Borups Corners.
Arts and Culture

Making Wild Clay Pendants: From the Ground to Your Neck

Create gorgeous forest-inspired pendants using local wild clay and a simple piece of birch log.
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Nuclear Waste Diet and Land Use Study: Make Sure Melgund’s Story Is Heard
Melgund Township

Nuclear Waste Diet and Land Use Study: Make Sure Melgund’s Story Is Heard

Have your say on local land use and food consumption. Complete the Diet and Land-Use Survey by September 7, 2026.
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Canada Day was a rousing success in Melgund Township this summer drawing attendance from across Northwestern Ontario.
Melgund Township

Celebrating Canada Day Together

Celebrate Canada Day with friends, neighbours, artists, musicians, volunteers, and community spirit across Northwestern Ontario.
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Enjoy live music with Walter and Friends, Gerry and Tanya McArthur at the Melgund Township Canada Day Festival on July 1 in Dyment.
Melgund Township

Walter and Friends to Perform for Canada Day 2026 in Melgund Township

Experience live music, local performers, great food and Canada Day festivities at the Dyment Recreation Park on July 1, 2026.
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Celebrate Canada Day at Dyment Recreation Hall with a huge silent auction, live music, Cookshack favourites, kids' lemonade stand and more.
Melgund Township

Silent Auction Fundraiser: Bid Big This Canada Day in Melgund Township

Spend Canada Day in Dyment with a massive silent auction, local music, delicious Cookshack meals, door prizes and activities for the whole family.
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Volunteers and community members helped make another monthly breakfast a success, strengthening social connections and community life in Melgund Township.
Recreation

Building Community One Breakfast at a Time in Melgund Township

The monthly breakfast at Dyment Recreation Hall brought residents together once again through good food, dedicated volunteers and meaningful community connections.
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The Community Breakfast and Brunch is a monthly gathering at the Dyment Recreation Hall in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario, bringing people together for a simple, welcoming meal and friendly conversation. Held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 10:00–11:00 a.m., the event is hosted by local volunteers and offers a relaxed space to connect with neighbours and enjoy good food. Everyone is welcome to drop in and take part in this ongoing community tradition.
Melgund Township

June 27: Community Breakfast Brunch

The Melgund Township Community Breakfast & Brunch brings people together for food and connection. Drop in June 27 from 10–11 a.m.
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We’re excited to welcome Joanne Keewaycabo to the Melgund Township Canada Day Festival on July 1 at the Dyment Recreation Hall and Park. Her handmade hats and intricate beadwork are a wonderful celebration of artistry and tradition, and each piece reflects the skill and creativity that make local artisans so special.
Arts and Culture

Joanne Keewaycabo Craftwork Coming to Canada Day Festival in Melgund

Discover unique hats and beadwork by Joanne Keewaycabo during the Canada Day Festival in Melgund Township on July 1.
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Canada Day: Celebrate July 1st at Dyment Recreation Hall & Park
Melgund Township

Canada Day: Celebrate July 1st at Dyment Recreation Hall & Park

Spend Canada Day at Dyment Recreation Hall and Park with live music, local vendors, great food, and a full afternoon of community celebration.
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Volunteers, community members, and local organizations came together at Dyment Park to raise the event tents that will support a full season of summer activities. Through teamwork, dedication, and community spirit, the project was completed successfully, followed by a barbecue and refreshments to celebrate a job well done.
Recreation

Building Community: Tent Raising Party at Dyment Recreation Park

Volunteers gathered at Dyment Park to raise tents, build community, and enjoy a barbecue.
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Recent News

  • Making Wild Clay Pendants: From the Ground to Your Neck
  • Nuclear Waste Diet and Land Use Study: Make Sure Melgund’s Story Is Heard
  • Celebrating Canada Day Together
  • Walter and Friends to Perform for Canada Day 2026 in Melgund Township
  • Silent Auction Fundraiser: Bid Big This Canada Day in Melgund Township

Upcoming Events

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is inviting residents and land users in the area of Canada's proposed Deep Geological Repository for used nuclear fuel to participate in a Diet and Land-Use Survey. The information collected will help inform local perspectives as the project moves through the federal regulatory process.

The survey can be completed online or through an in-person interview at the Ignace Learn More Centre. It is open until September 7, 2026, and participants will have the opportunity to enter a draw to win one of twenty C$125 gift cards redeemable at local businesses.
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.
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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