The 2026 Mental Health Art Contest is now open for submissions!
Anyone over the age of 9 is invited to join this years contest.
You can submit your artwork anytime between April 20th, until May 15th, 2026.
PRIZES!
Preteen ages 9-13
One round-trip ticket -Canadian North
Fire Tablet
Scooter + Helmet
Youth ages 14-17
One round-trip ticket -Canadian North
Apple Airpods
Speakers
Adults ages 18+
Brador Fabrics $500 Gift-Card
Canvas Tent
Air Fryer
This year’s MHAC theme is Community
Community can be perceived in many creative ways.
Here are some ideas that could inspire you with your art, but please do not limit yourself!
- What do you love about your community?
- What is your favourite community activity?
- What does your dream community look like?
- Do you have any role models in your community?
- In what ways can you help your community?
- What does community mean to you?
Community can be a place, or with group of people where you feel like you belong. You can belong to one or more, and they may be all different. A community can be a physical place like a school, a town, or on the land. Community can also be a group of people who have similar interests and do activities like you. A community is where there is support.
Guidelines and the Art Entry Form are available in English and Inuktitut.
Art Entry Form
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Rules and Guidelines
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Hi Team- the new 2026 letter are not completed yet. They will be uploaded next week.
Until then, please don’t mind these fill-ins.
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Contact for more information:
arts@inuusiq.com
About Us
IIKELC was established in 2004 through partnership efforts between the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and many others.
We began with the recognition that there needed to be a coordinated initiative in addressing the high suicide rates in Nunavut. Our mandates, strengths, and concerted efforts are community-driven through the Inuit Qaujimajatungagit (Inuit Guiding Principles). It is our mission is to support and encourage Nunavummiut to value life.