The Nunatsiavut Government’s Nanilavut project has received funds to create gravesite/park plaques in locations outside and within Nunatsiavut for those that went away for Tuberculosis (TB) treatment, and never returned to their home communities. The plaque will be based on a 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 the TB epidemic of the 1940s-1960s.
Interested artists can submit a proposal to Nanilavut project manager, Cathy Ford, by email to cathy.ford@nunatsiavut.com.
Proposals must include:
• Artist name/s, location and contract information
• Plaques information, such as dimensions, 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
• Artist fees for design and any expenses related to the work
Location and plaque specifications:
• Various communities such as: St. Anthony, Cartwright, Goose Bay, North West River, and the communities in Nunatsiavut
• Plaque and base will be displayed outside
• Dimensions and size of the plaque will be up to the artist
• Ability to work alone, or with a group
• Nunatsiavut Government Nanilavut will erect the base for each of the plaques
The deadline for proposals is extended to August 23, 2022.