Under the canoe, stories come alive. These stories explore the rich tapestry of culture, tradition, and human connection. Stories Under the Canoe is a space where the timeless art of storytelling thrives, inviting you to journey through tales that inspire and unite.
At Vincent Design, we are honoured to help tell your stories. From logos, motifs and videos we value the importance of authentic Indigenous design and how it can tell the story of your brand. Captivating Audiences Through Animation and Video Within the last few months, we have been grateful to work on a variety of …
Thank you for having us here as guests at the 4th Annual Westside Tourism Symposium. We’re happy to have this opportunity to share what we do with you here, but more importantly, we’re here to listen and learn about your businesses and the places you call home in Westside. All of your stories will help …
Harvesting Saskatoon berries at St. Laurent, Manitoba. This page discusses topics that may be distressing and awaken memories of past traumatic experiences and abuse.The Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to former students and their families toll-free at 1-866-925-4419. First Nations, Inuit and Métis seeking immediate emotional support can contact the Hope for Wellness …
Tell me a story.It’s one of the first things we ask when we’re helping clients who come to us with their projects. This project was a bit different. TELUS came to Vincent Design with a collection of stories of how technology creates transformation in Indigenous communities. It was our job to help bring them to …
November 16 marks the anniversary of Louis Riel’s execution in 1885. In that year, Riel led Métis people in the Northwest Resistance, standing up for Métis rights and way of life. The Resistance was defeated at the siege of Batoche, and the Canadian government captured Riel. He was put on trial, convicted of treason and …
Sometimes no is a one-word answer. Simple, direct and to the point. No. But nothing is simple in the relationship between First Nations, Métis and Inuit People and the Catholic Church. When I was first approached about creating a logo for the Pope’s visit to Canada, the word that echoed in my head was no. …
PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE It was Thursday evening, April 21, 2022 and Shaun Vincent was standing atop the canopy of The Hudson Bay Company’s landmark building at Portage and Memorial. As he maneuvered a flagpole into a fixture he helped fabricate in the building’s archaic metal shop earlier that day, he felt the pieces falling into …
How do designers decide what colours to use in their designs? When a client comes to us, we begin by asking a lot of questions. (You can learn more about our process here.) This helps us learn more about our clients and what they’re looking for — and also what they’re looking at. What inspires …
“Consider the reception and implication of all designs so that they protect the environment, are sustainable, and remain respectful of Indigenous cultures over deep time: past, present and future.” Protocol 8, International Indigenous Design Charter The field of professional graphic design is a creative arts industry with a long history, many diverse influences and a …
“The advantage of Two-Eyed Seeing is that you are always fine tuning your mind into different places at once, you are always looking for another perspective and better way of doing things.” ~ Mi’kmaw Elder Albert Marshall As artists and creatives, we believe in the need for good design. Trained in contemporary design theory and …