Contract Duration: Approximately 12 weeks
Location: Remote + one in-person travel to NunatuKavut territory
Proposal Deadline: December 18th, 2025
Introduction
NunatuKavut means “our ancient land” and refers to the territory of Inuit who reside primarily in south and central Labrador. NCC is a rights-based governing body that represents NunatuKavut Inuit. We are a dynamic, fast-paced and growing team that strives to meet the priorities, interests and needs of our people. Our governing vision demonstrates commitment to community and culture as we seek “to govern ourselves, provide and care for one another, our families and our communities while nurturing our relationship with our lands and waters.” We foster an open and transparent working environment which incorporates Inuit values of caring, fairness, respect, accountability, and teamwork.
NCC is seeking proposals from experienced and community-grounded researcher to lead a short-term project focused on advancing safety, healing, and wellbeing related to:
- The 231 Calls for Justice, with emphasis on those relevant to NunatuKavut Inuit
- Safety and wellbeing measures for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ (2S+) people
- Trauma-informed and strengths-based Indigenous research approaches
- Measurement of program and service effectiveness
The successful person will work directly with the Director of Health and Community Services, as well as collaboratively with other NCC staff, Elders, Knowledge Holders, and community members.
The work will be conducted primarily remotely, with one required in-person visit to NunatuKavut territory. This opportunity is ideal for a researcher committed to Indigenous-led methodologies, trauma-informed practices, and working collaboratively with Inuit communities to strengthen safety and wellbeing outcomes.
The Person
This is an open call to individuals, firms, or organizations to provide a proposal.You should demonstrate experience in:
- Indigenous, Inuit, and/or community-led research
- MMIWG2S+ knowledge, gender-based analysis, and/or rights-based frameworks
- Trauma-informed and strengths-based research
- Working with Elders, Knowledge Holders, and community partners
- Excellent communication and written skills with the ability to articulate and present key messages on high-quality reports
- Following Indigenous data sovereignty principles
Experience working with NunatuKavut communities or Inuit contexts is considered an asset.
Scope of Work
The MMIWG2S+ Safety and Wellbeing Researcher will support NCC in developing community-driven research methods based on the following objectives:
Objective 1: Co-Develop Monitoring Methods for the 231 Calls for Justice
- Review the Calls for Justice and identify Calls most relevant to NunatuKavut Inuit.
- Review relevant NCC frameworks, ethical guidelines, and governance principles.
- Co-create indicators and culturally rooted measures of progress.
- Align methods with NCC’s ongoing MMIWG2S+ and community safety initiatives.
Objective 2: Measure Effectiveness of Programs & Services
- Map current programs/services supporting Indigenous women, girls, and 2S+ people.
- Co-develop evaluation tools (surveys, indicators, interview guides, etc.).
- Develop trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches for community-led data collection.
Objective 3: Strength- and Trauma-Informed Evidence Practices
- Integrate trauma-informed and strengths-based frameworks throughout the project.
- Facilitate engagement activities (sharing circles, storytelling, one-on-one interviews).
- Identify community-specific definitions of safety, wellbeing, and healing.
- Support NCC staff capacity building (optional session).
- Prepare a final report with methods, findings, and recommendations.
Start Date: January 2026
Timelines: Dependent on start date (NCC will collaborate with the researcher to finalize an agreed-upon timeline)
Anticipated Completion: March 2026
Proposal Guidelines
To ensure a proposal is considered, it should include all the information outlined below:
- Cover Letter: Provide a statement indicating your understanding of the proposed project and the deliverables required.
- Proposed Project Plan: Provide a detailed proposed project plan, with timelines, that indicate the steps to be taken. This should include collaborative and regular interactions with NCC’s Department of HCS and one trip to NunatuKavut territory.
- Qualifications: Provide your current resume with a description of your qualifications and experiences.
- Budget: Provide a detailed budget, including HST (if applicable) to include professional fees, engagement costs, travel for one in-person visit to NunatuKavut (within NCC travel guidelines), supplies and other anticipated expenses.
Submission
Please forward your complete proposal by email to:
Kristy Dyson, Director of Health and Community Services
E: kdyson@nunatukavut.ca
Closing date and time: December 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm ADT
Proposals received after the closing date may not be considered.
It is understood that NCC retains ownership of all materials and intellectual property created, designed, or produced as a result of activities undertaken by the successful applicant when awarded this project. It is understood that the successful applicant will generate original work for this project.
NCC reserves the right to discuss any and/or all proposals, and to request additional information from the proponents.
NCC may not accept the lowest cost or any proposal and NCC reserves the right to cancel this RFP.