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April 22: Nuclear Waste Impact Assessment Open House in Melgund
Community Lens

April 22: Nuclear Waste Impact Assessment Open House in Melgund

The Impact Assessment Open House and Art Exhibition will take place on April 22 at the Dyment Recreation Hall.
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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.
Photos and Stories

Canada Orders Independent Review of Proposed Nuclear Waste Repository Near Ignace

In a parallel decision, the federal government has referred the project to an independent review panel.
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We’re thrilled to welcome Dryden artist Tanya McArthur to our 2026 Spring Arts Exhibition. A familiar face at music events across Melgund Township and the surrounding region, Tanya brings her creative energy from the stage into the gallery—sharing a vibrant selection of recent work for audiences to experience and enjoy.
Photos and Stories

Tanya McArthur joins 2026 Spring Exhibition

The Spring Exhibition will run from April 17 - May 17, 2026.
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The Dyment Recreation Hall has a new addition, following extensive repairs after a flood in 2022. The new addition and repairs were funded by the community and with support from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization.
Programs

Join us for Games Night: April 2 at the Hall

Games Nights are held on the first Thursday of every month at the Dyment Recreation Hall, running from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Community members…
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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
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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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Understanding Site Characterization
Community Lens

Understanding Site Characterization

On March 16, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) hosted an informative session at the Dyment Recreation Hall to discuss the next steps for the…
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Recent News

  • Nuclear Waste Diet and Land Use Study: Make Sure Melgund’s Story Is Heard
  • Plush Perfection
  • Learning to Work with Wild Clay from Northwestern Ontario
  • Exploring Northwestern Ontario Wild Clay for Ceramics and Pottery
  • Melgund Township Canada Day Festival 2026: A Community Effort

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.

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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