Request for Proposals: Team BC seeking to commission Indigenous artist for Canada Winter Games design

August 26, 2026

Team BC is seeking to commission an Indigenous artist to create a modern, wearable design that will serve as a primary graphic for the province’s ceremonial apparel and trading pins.

At its core, the artwork is intended to symbolize the athlete’s journey, visually capturing the dedication, resilience, and personal growth of our youth athletes as they prepare for and compete on the national stage. The artwork remains the property of the Artist but may be used by Team BC within its social media as an opportunity to profile Team BC and/or the Artist and/or the partnership. Team BC reserves the right to use the artwork in framed prints as gifts to Team BC partners. The Artist may use the artwork for their own commercial/non-commercial requirements.

Interested artists are invited to submit a comprehensive proposal by September 18, 2026 for consideration by the selection committee.

For more information and to apply, please read our full Team BC Indigenous Artwork RFP linked below.

About Team BC

The Team BC program brings together British Columbia’s top young athletes, coaches, and Mission Staff to compete at the Canada Games. For the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Quebec City, we are dedicated to creating a visual identity that honours the diverse cultures of British Columbia while inspiring our delegation to reach their highest potential. A central part of this identity is a signature piece of Indigenous-inspired artwork that reflects our team’s values and the spirit of the Games.

TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We respectfully acknowledge the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen)-speaking Peoples on whose traditional territory the BC Games Society office stands, and the Songhees, Xwsepsum, and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. We recognize that our work in this province spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations, as well as Métis and Inuit communities.

 
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