NACHP Logo Design Elements

Balance

Overall the logo is very balanced and has a mirrored/reflected design. It is important to incorporate balance into our lives. Many woodland tribes incorporate a mirrored look in art.

Shape

A “badge styled” logo was used because of the details needed. The shape of a circle has a huge significance in native culture.

Colors

Color palette reflects the Medicine Talkers logo so that is easier to read that they are related or cousins/cuzzints. The NACHP logo uses those same colors, along with green.

Sweetgrass Plant

One of the 4 sacred medicines: The sweetgrass plant fuses into the braid.

Sweetgrass Braid

The braid reflects the number 12 to represent the 12 Tribes of Wisconsin.

Cedar Branch & Sage Leaves

Two of the 4 sacred medicines: These traditional medicines have physical qualities for medicinal purposes, also spiritual uses for healing and ceremonies.

Heart Shaped Flower

Placed in the center to represent themes of the heart, health and love.

Strawberry

The strawberry can also be known as the heart berry because of its shape. There are many teachings that are told with this medicinal plant. The white strawberry flower grows along side the strawberry.

Flower Variety

Many flowers and plants are used for medicinal purposes. Some of the flowers used reflect realistic flowers that are used.

The NACHP logo was designed by graphic designer Mary Ann Wildcat (Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe).