THE ENERGY CORRIDOR FIRST NATIONS
LOGO ARTWORK COMPETITION
The Energy Corridor First Nations (ECFN) is a consortium of 11 Ontario First Nations which have united to build, own and operate major electrical transmission infrastructure in our treaty and traditional lands.
ECFN is hosting an open call for First Nation artists across Canada to submit two-dimensional art pieces for a chance to win in up to three categories: First Place – $1,000, Second Place – $500, and Third Place – $100.
Artwork Concept: ECFN needs a unifying logo. We are seeking artwork which embodies some of the following concepts: economic reconciliation, First Nations sovereignty and unity, opportunities for future generations, prosperity, traditional knowledge, land stewardship and electrical transmission infrastructure.
Who can enter the contest: Self-identifying First Nation artists from across Canada are invited to submit a two-dimensional original piece of art to ECFN either in high-quality electronic format or in hardcopy. Artists may submit multiple entries.
How to submit: Please download the entry form and send in along with your artwork to:
Electronic submissions:
Hardcopy submissions: Energy Corridor First Nations
Re: Indigenous Art Contest
c/o Lilli Doughty
Wahnapitae First Nation
259 Taighwenini Trail Road
Capreol, ON P0M 1H0
Submission Deadline: 31 March 2026.
Selection process: The Selection Committee will review submissions and advise successful artists of selection no later than Thursday 23 April 2025. NOTE: Prizes in each category will be awarded only if the Selection Committee decides that artwork suitable for use by ECFN has been received.
Copyright release: By submitting their work, artists agree to grant to the ECFN an exclusive, royalty-free license to use the submitted work if it is selected for promotional purposes across all communication channels, including digital and print publications, and on social media platforms. Artists retain ownership of moral rights in their work: ECFN will not modify the selected work without the artist’s prior, written consent and will acknowledge the artist on the ECFN website. Submission of artwork does not entitle the artist to financial compensation: the prize money offered for the winning entries is the only compensation. Artists whose work is selected may be commissioned to create a larger piece based on their submission. All hardcopy artwork, other than the winning submissions, will be returned to the artist via the mailing address provided.
Frequently asked questions:
Q: Who is the selection committee?
A: The selection committee is comprised of senior leadership on the ECFN management team.
Q: Is there a theme to the art competition?
A: The concepts we hope to see in the artwork include, but are not limited to, economic reconciliation, First Nations sovereignty and unity, opportunities for future generations, prosperity, traditional knowledge, land stewardship and electrical transmission infrastructure.
Q: Will art pieces outside of the theme be accepted?
A: Yes, we will accept and review all art pieces submitted.
Q: Can I include photography in the artwork?
A: No, photographic images cannot be included in the submitted artwork.
Q: What size should the image be?
A: Image should be at least 18 cm in both height and width, but can be larger in either dimension.
Q: Can I submit more than one artwork?
A: Yes, but please submit each one separately.
Q: Should I include an explanation of the artwork?
A: Yes, please help us understand the concepts in your submission.
We value and honour First Nation artists from across Canada and thank all those who are interested in participating.
For any other questions, please send an email to
CLICK HERE or the appropriate image below to open the full ECFN Logo Artwork Competition PDF, or you can CLICK HERE or the appropriate image below to open only the ECFN Logo Artwork Competition Application PDF.
