Join us on May 16 for the New Voices Documentary Showcase, featuring short films created by newcomer youth in North Bay. This free public event highlights powerful stories exploring identity, culture, and lived experience.
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Registration Now Open: New Voices Zine Workshop
Registration is now open for the New Voices Zine Workshop, a free program for newcomer youth ages 11–19. Participants will design and create their own mini magazines while exploring storytelling in a fun, hands-on environment.
Join Us for the New Voices Podcast Showcase
Our NewsJoin us at the Near North Makerspace on Saturday, March 14 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM for the New Voices Podcast Showcase. This free public event will feature live listening sessions of podcasts created by youth participating in the New Voices Co-Design Lab....
Registration Now Open: New Voices Mini Documentary Production Workshop
Our NewsRegistration is now open for the New Voices Mini Documentary Production Workshop, a free workshop series for newcomer youth ages 12–19 living in North Bay. This workshop series is part of the New Voices Co-Design Lab, a program that supports newcomer and...
Registration Now Open: New Voices Podcasting Workshop
Our NewsRegistration is now open for the New Voices Podcasting Workshop, a free 8-week workshop series for newcomer youth living in North Bay. This workshop series is part of the New Voices Co-Design Lab, a year-long program that supports newcomer and refugee youth in...
Internationally Recognized Inventor and Mentor Joins N2M2L to Support Newcomer Youth
BayToday has published an article spotlighting our New Voices Co-Design Lab, an eight-week creative media workshop series we’re launching for newcomer and refugee youth in North Bay and the surrounding communities.
Newcomer Youth Media Arts Workshops Coming to North Bay Area with $70K Grant
Our NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: [North Bay, ON, Monday, December 1st, 2025] — The Near North Mobile Media Lab (N2M2L) is excited to announce it has received a $70,998 grant from the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada program. N2M2L is among the top projects...
Near North Makerspace joins Downtown Christmas Walk!
The Near North Makerspace is excited to be open to the public during the Downtown Christmas Walk on Friday, November 28 from 6 to 9 pm. Everyone is invited to stop in, get out of the cold, and enjoy a warm, creative break at 108 Main Street East, complete with hands-on activities and tech demos.
New Voices Co-Design Session for Newcomer Youth
New Voices Co-Design Session!
Date: Saturday, November 29, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EST)
Near North Makerspace, 108 Main Street E., North Bay