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Melgund Township is in the news this week as nuclear waste impact assessments dominate local issues.
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In the News: It’s Not a Done Deal.

Melgund Township makes the news for nuclear waste consultations An article in NWO Newswatch today highlights important questions being raised in Melgund, just kilometres from…
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Get to Know Nuclear Waste Projects Around the World
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Get to Know Nuclear Waste Projects Around the World

United Kingdom Geological Disposal Facility This special presentation, hosted by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization at the Dyment Recreation Hall on Wednesday, May 6, 2026…
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Creative workshops are helping communities reflect on long-term impacts of the proposed nuclear repository project nearby.
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Creative Voices Shape Nuclear Waste Dialogue in Melgund

In Melgund Township, residents are using art and dialogue to engage deeply with nuclear waste discussions today.
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Who Speaks for the North?
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Who Speaks for the North?

Attend an Open House and Information Session about the NWMO Deep Geological Repository on April 22.
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The night sky over Borups Corners, Northwestern Ontario, putting on its most dazzling show! Truly magical to witness the Aurora Borealis dance.
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What are Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines?

Melgund Township & Area Guide: Understanding the Federal Impact Assessment for the Proposed Nuclear Waste Repository The proposal for the NWMO Deep Geological Repository (DGR)—a…
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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.
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2026 Arts Exhibition: Eva Suluk

Our 2026 Arts Exhibition welcomes the work of Inuk artist and filmmaker Eva Suluk.
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Facts Over Fiction
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Facts Over Fiction

Why Our Review Focuses on the Initial Project Description Our project focuses on reviewing official Impact Assessment documents. Personal attacks, speculation about contributors, or misrepresentation…
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Revell DGR: Community Concerns on FPIC
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Revell DGR: Community Concerns on FPIC

Indigenous Nations demand Free, Prior, and Informed Consent, citing jurisdictional breaches and inadequate scoping of transportation risks.
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Understanding the Revell Site Man Camp
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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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Colonialism and Reconciliation in DGR Process
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Colonialism and Reconciliation in DGR Process

Indigenous Nations and commenters argue the Revell DGR process ignores inherent laws, treaty rights, and colonial power imbalances.
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Get Involved!

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.

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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