Job Openings

Introduction

Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society (TWHLS) is seeking an Indigenous* graphic artist or artist/illustrator to design a new symbol and wordmark to anchor the organization’s branding.
Interested Indigenous* artists should reply to this EOI with a statement of artist interest, initial concept drawings, portfolio examples, and resume or summary qualifications by February 3rd, 2025.
TWHLS will select up to three artists to further develop their logo proposals.

• Selected artists will be notified by February 10th;
• Each selected artist will receive an honorarium of $1,000 to develop and present their design concepts for Board review by March 3rd, 2025.

* All First Nations (Status/Non-Status), Métis, and Inuit artists are eligible to apply. Please note that verification of Indigenous identity is required.

Logo Requirements

The finished logo must reflect the vision, mission, and values of TWHLS. To learn more, please visit twhls.ca
The finished logo should be a combined symbol and wordmark that can be reproduced in colour, black and white, or negative versions, as well as horizontal or vertical layouts. TWHLS will anchor its key branding colours to align with the logo.

Ability to provide files in vector format is an asset but artists working in non-digital media will be supported to digitize their work.

Submission Requirements

Please email Patti Pettigrew with:

• Artist Statement expressing their motivation to design TWHLS’ logo and the Spirit of their concept (200 words max.)
• Concept drawings showing proposed creative approach to the logo design.
• Expectations of proposed artist fee if selected as the final candidate.
• Artist biography / resume with contact information and outline of experience in logo design and graphic design / branding, if any.
• A selection of reference images of past artwork examples.
• Confirm preferred media for artwork (i.e. digital / traditional)

Selection Process

TWHLS will review all expressions of interest submitted. Selected artist(s) will be chosen based on artistic merit, professional experience and capacity to complete the project.

About TWHLS

Based in Toronto and Indigenous-led, Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society (TWHLS) provides trauma informed, culturally appropriate services to First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Métis, and Inuit 2SLGBTQIA+ women involved with the judicial system and survivors of inter-generational trauma.

We believe the best way to reduce the persistent over-representation of Indigenous women in jail is to create opportunities for us to thrive. Our Healing Lodge at 2217 Kingston Road will provide Indigenous women with safe accommodation and culturally appropriate supports to recover from their experiences of trauma, restore balance, and gain skills for independent living.

Grounded in the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the Medicine Wheel, our programming focuses on a holistic experience that meets the emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental aspects of the individual. Support programs address historical traumas, promote reconnection to culture and community, and foster life skills needed to journey toward balance and independence.