Nanilavut Project Manager, Cathy Ford of Makkovik has received funds to create funds gravesites/park plaques in locations outside of Nunatsiavut for those that went away with Tuberculosis treatment and never returned to their home community. The plaques will be based one concept design by the chosen artist.
Nanilavut’s primary goal is to help bring closure and begin the healing process for Inuit families and communities who have been searching for lost loved ones from Tuberculosis epidemic in the 1940 – 1960’s.
Interested artists can submit a proposal to Nanilavut project manager, Cathy Ford by email to cathy.ford@nunatsiavut.com.
Proposals must include:
• Artist’s names/location and contact information
• Plaques information such as: dimension and materials used, concept/ background story for the design of the plaque
• Any images or drawings of proposed work that would go on the plaque
• Any words that you would like on the plaque
• Artists fee for design and any expenses related to the work
Location and plaque specifications:
• Various communities such as St. Antony, Cartwright, Goose Bay or North West River and the communities in Nunatsiavut.
• Plaques and base will be displayed outside
• Dimension and size of the plaques will be up to the artist
• Ability to work alone or a group
• Nunatsiavut Government Nanilavut will erect the base for each.
Deadline is Friday, August 19, 2022, websites: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/nanilavut-program-burielsites-1.6058480 and www.coanac-cirnac.gc.ca.