About the brand
LEAF
Salmon coloured leaf, to show the interconnectivity of all life. Nature is multifaceted, feeding into the circle of life.
SCALES
“The scales of justice relate to fairness in the judicial process.” The green section of the logo is a simplified shape of a scale. This shape is also reminiscent of leaves growing off a twig or stem. Just as we are a part of nature, nature in itself has its own principles of governance. As First Nations peoples we understand that we co-exist as part of nature, that we do not “own” the land but are caretakers of nature. It can also be read as “eyes,” which is a reference to eyes being the window to the soul, and in this instance as a window into the soul of nature.
“N”
The main body of the green shape is a tilted upper case “N.” This is in reference to the connectivity of the words flowing into each other from “sustainable” into “native.”
About the artist
Kristy North Peigan is a Peigan First Nation member and a freelance artist in Calgary, AB, located in Treaty 7 territory.
Kristy is a Blackfoot artist with a surreal and futuristic style that juxtaposes digital painting with oils on canvas for her works. She uses Indigenous teachings and subject matter to portray a modern view of Indigenous voices in surreal spaces. Her unique artistic vision and advocacy have brought her many exciting experiences in both her art and cosplay. She has worked on various design projects and logos, aiding in uplifting Indigenous businesses, organizations, and community projects. Her work on these projects and spaces adds a layer of reciprocity to these organizations by having another layer of indigenous representation. Kristy continues her work as a freelance artist, designer, prop maker, muralist, youth facilitator, and costume maker.
She hopes to continue adding new professional endeavours and experiences to her artistic practice.