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Request for Proposals: Yellowhead Institute Ceiling Mural

Yellowhead is searching for an Indigenous artist or artist teams to design and execute the installation of a ceiling mural at Yellowhead’s new and first office space.  The mural will be installed on the ceiling of our hosting space, extending to the ceiling of the exterior of the building. This is a large scale mural located centrally on campus, located just off Sankofa Square at Yonge-Dundas. 

Key Details 

Eligibility: First Nation, Métis, and Inuit artists in Canada; established artist(s) or artist teams
Compensation: Minimum is set at $25,000, shortlisted applicants engaging in stage two of the selection process will also be compensated.
 Submission Deadline: Stage One: May 5, 2025. Stage Two: June 2, 2025.

Curriculum Developer

We are seeking an experienced course curriculum developer to create a comprehensive online course based on our report, Cash Back, our second Red Paper after Land Back. Drawing from, and improving upon the Land Back curriculum, we are interested in an accessible, compelling, community-focused learning experience that centres Indigenous learners, and those with a grade 11 – undergraduate learning level. The successful candidate will have experience with curriculum development (ideally for online learning), as well as knowledge of/experience with instructional design. 

Key Details 

Position Type / Duration: Contract, project-based; May 2025 – August 2025 (flexible)
Compensation: $6000 – $8000 (flexible, based on scope/experience)
 Application Deadline: April 20, 11:59pm ET, 2025 (extended from April 15)

Please visit our Submissions page if you are interested in collaborating on a Yellowhead Brief or Special Report. We also encourage artists, photographers and media makers to submit samples of existing work for consideration for future collaborations.