Explore the rich cultural tapestry and historical legacy of Manitoulin Island. This tag covers stories, events, and features dedicated to preserving our local arts scene and celebrating the unique heritage that shapes our communities.
Arts and Heritage
Explore the rich cultural tapestry and historical legacy of Manitoulin Island. This tag covers stories, events, and features dedicated to preserving our local arts scene and celebrating the unique heritage that shapes our communities.
Perivale Gallery: Local artist Laurel Price presents ‘Wild and Whimsical,’ a collection of semi-abstract oil paintings inspired by Island landscapes. The exhibit runs through July 17 in Spring Bay.
Kagawong author Sophie Anne Edwards' experimental novel, *A Mouth of Vowels*, has been nominated for the Giller Prize and long-listed for the Omidawn Book Prize, highlighting her unique, fragmented style.
Western Manitoulin’s Legion Branch #514 celebrated the Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary and rededicated its cenotaph with a special community ceremony.
Western Manitoulin’s Legion Branch #514 celebrated the Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary and rededicated its cenotaph with a special community ceremony.
Perivale Gallery: Local artist Laurel Price presents ‘Wild and Whimsical,’ a collection of semi-abstract oil paintings inspired by Island landscapes. The exhibit runs through July 17 in Spring Bay.
Kagawong author Sophie Anne Edwards' experimental novel, *A Mouth of Vowels*, has been nominated for the Giller Prize and long-listed for the Omidawn Book Prize, highlighting her unique, fragmented style.
Debajehmujig Theatre hosted a screening of the documentary There’s Something in the Water, prompting urgent local discussions on environmental racism and the ongoing struggle for safe water access.
Debajehmujig Storytellers celebrated the opening of new, high-visibility offices in Wiikwemkoong, a milestone aimed at better engaging youth and fostering Anishinaabemowin in a central, accessible space.
Billings Township intends to designate the historic Fox Tower in Pleasant Valley as a heritage site. The rare 1930s structure, once used for fox farming, will undergo preservation efforts.
Gore Bay Theatre’s acclaimed summer season features "Waiting for the Parade" and the romantic comedy "Outside Mullingar," showcasing award-winning talent at prices unchanged for 15 years.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Manitoulin Fine Arts Association’s Art Tour returns with 39 stops—a major increase—and a focus on Indigenous inclusion and expanded Island-wide participation.
