Storytelling
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.
Most people gather their first impressions within 30-seconds of meeting someone for the first time – how they carry themselves, the tone of their voice and body language, and by what someone is wearing – sparking interest and hinting to your cultural identity, personal aesthetic, and personality. However, on December 18th 2020, 10-year old Isabella …
Featured Image: Vincent Design Team As an Indigenous-led company, we take pride in the diversity of our team. We have a talented team of Indigenous, and non-Indigenous creatives who help bring meaning to the good work that we do here at Vincent Design. To reflect, and honour Indigenous History Month, we asked people to participate …
Featured image: Serenity Pangman At Vincent Design, we are grateful to work with a diverse group of Indigenous, and non-Indigenous team members. This month is National Indigenous History Month, and we sat down with Serenity, one of our Junior Graphic Designers to talk about her experiences, and the importance of Indigenous design. What was your …
Featured image: Margaret Roscelli, Jewel’s Kunshi in her traditional wear for an interview for the Sakihiwe Festival A look at how Vincent Design celebrated Earth Day and reflections from Jewel. As a Dakota woman, I have often heard Elders and knowledge carriers saying our phrase of “Mitakuye Owasin.” In English, it roughly translates to “all …
Jewel Pierre-Roscelli My first ribbon skirt was given to me by my kunshi (Dakota for grandmother). The only times that I went to powwow or ceremony while growing up was with her, so she gave me a skirt to wear. Since I didn’t grow up close to our traditions and culture, I would always forget …
On Tuesday, June 13, Shaun gave the alumni address at RRC Polytech’s Spring Convocation. Here is the message he shared. Congratulations! This is a big deal.You’re receiving a diploma today in extraordinary times. You.Are.Extraordinary. Have you ever thought about that word? It’s going to be at the core of my advice for you today. Be …
This is Creator’s fire, this match that flares. This is Creator’s medicine that curls, plumes and rises with the touch of flame. This is Creator’s world, this pure and perfect Creation. And as the smoke rises, my mind empties, my heart opens, my spirit soars, and the prayer I offer allows this energy to enter …
No building is ever completely finished. Our work here is only beginning. Vincent Design is for connection and communication, just like the mail that crossed the country when the first transcontinental railway was completed by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. Winnipeg, as the Western Canadian rail hub, was an important part of Canada’s mail …