

Branding • Logo
Indigenous
Mentorship Program
The Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPAC)


Briefing
The Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPAC) reimagined one of their current programs – relaunching as the Indigenous Mentorship Program (IMP), which is an innovative education initiative for Indigenous learners, and needed a new logo for this identity.
Approach
Our approach to the design ensured a distinctive identity, celebrating diverse Indigenous cultures. We adhered to shared brand guidelines while maintaining flexibility for multi-platform use, standing apart from other CPAC projects with unique versatility.
Responsibilities
- Branding
- Logo Design
Client
The Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPAC)


Result
The logo embodies aspiration and mentorship, representing the three Indigenous Nations in Canada. It features symbols like a canoe, beadwork, water, and saskatoon bush beneath the sun, symbolizing a positive and aspirational future for Indigenous students.



Grandfather Sun
Pathfinding
Knowledge
Resilience

Saskatoon Bush
Connectivity
Diversity
Nourishment

People/Métis People
Revitalization
Community
Protectors

Canoe & Paddle
Unity
Resourceful
Perseverance

Hummingbird
Hope
Healing
Courage

Beadwork
Storytelling
Creativity
Identity

Wild Rose
Resilience
Growth
Wisdom

Inuksuk
Guidance
Safety
Strength

Sky/Northern Lights
Spirits
Guidance
Aspiration

Char & Salmon
Sustainability
Abundance
Sacred

Métis Sash
Tradition
Honour
Resistance






