Noojmawing Sookatagaing
Bringing Art and Healthcare Together
Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) are part of a new healthcare model designed to bring providers together for coordinated, community-focused care. These teams aim to provide accessible, holistic services that meet the needs of local communities by working as an integrated system.
Noojmawing Sookatagaing—which roughly translates to "Healing Working Together"—is part of the OHT framework operating in the Robinson-Superior and Treaty 9 areas, today known as the District and City of Thunder Bay. Officially announced in October 2022, this OHT is dedicated to supporting the health of its community through collaboration.
This past year, I enjoyed working with the Noojmawing Sookatagaing team, council members, and artist Janice Toulouse to develop their logo and branding. This project was significant because it involved incorporating Janice's artwork, guided by insightful discussions with her—Miigwetch to Janice for her time and contributions.
Turning an artwork into a logo was both challenging and rewarding. I referenced a photo of Janice's piece and created a vectorized version, taking my time to ensure her unique style remained intact. Simplifying the colour palette while preserving the essence of the original piece was crucial to the process.
