BCAFN seeks a First Nations artist from BC to collaborate with the BCAFN to design and co-develop a flag representing BC First Nation 2SLGBTQQIA+ people

The BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) is seeking an artist to design and co-develop a flag to represent First Nation 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in BC that is rooted in the diverse First Nation cultures and traditional knowledge within First Nations in BC. A 2SLGBTQQIA+ flag will also signify the inclusivity and diversity within BCAFN as an organization and in the work we continue to do.

Expectations

BCAFN seeks a First Nations artist from BC to collaborate with the BCAFN to design and co-develop a flag representing BC First Nation 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The successful applicant will receive $2000 for the final design.

The successful artist will draw inspiration and direction from BC First Nation and feedback collected through BCAFN’s engagement on ideas for the BCAFN 2SLGBTQQIA+ flag design in 2023-2024. The successful candidate’s design will be made into a flag to be used during BCAFN activities, events, meetings, and will appear throughout the BCAFN website, and BCAFN social media.

Potential illustration concepts could include BC First Nation Knowledge, BC First Nation 2S+ knowledge, and existing 2SLGBTQQIA+ flags. These are broad concepts as we want to create space for the artist to interpret the material and create their own vision using these elements. The final design may be implemented in various ways; this could mean the flag is fluid when it comes to various elements like subject, composition, technique, textures, shapes, materials, colours, and size.

BCAFN will share the feedback gathered through virtual/in-person engagement with all artist to read and interpret, and we are also open to collaborating on which concepts the artist would like to illustrate after they have reviewed the material.

 

Eligibility

1. Must be a First Nation member/citizen from a First Nation located in British Columbia;
2. Must demonstrate ability to complete required Deliverables and Actions within the Timeframes provided in this Call for Expressions of Interest; and
3. A member of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ Community.

 

Required Materials in Call for Concepts

Please submit design in PDF or JPEG format

1. Artist Biography (a brief factual account of an artist’s life, career, and achievements – 100–500 word count)
2. Artist Statement (written description of their design – 100-500 word count)
3. One Flag Design per Artist

 

Deadline

Please submit Artist Biography, Artist Statement, along with the Flag Design by December 20, 2025.

To respond to this call for concepts and to submit the above deliverables, please submit via email to rochelle.king@bcafn.ca or by mail to the mailing address listed below:

BC Assembly of First Nations

1004 Landooz Road

Prince George, BC V2K 5S3

Linked Materials

1. BCAFN Call for Concepts Notice on 2SLGBTQQIA+ Flag Design
2. 2SLGBTQQIA+ In-person Engagement Feedback
3. 2SLGBTQQIA+ Virtual Engagement feedback
4. Call for Concepts Poster

 

Please feel free to share the 4. BCAFN Call for Concepts Poster with your community! This Call for Concepts can also be found on https://www.bcafn.ca/call-for-concepts-flag.

Again, BCAFN would also like to thank everyone who participated during virtual and in-person engagement on the BCAFN 2SLGBTQQIA+ Flag. BCAFN is looking forward to working with a BC First Nations 2SLGBTQQIA+ Artist on this project!