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In 2024, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) worked with Encore Graphics on their "Every Child Matters" campaign. Two designs were created: an orange hoodie featuring an Indigenous Ribbon Dancer surrounded by treaty words and the phrase "Every Child Matters," symbolizing SIIT's commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. The second design, a white shirt, showcases an eagle over a grid of colored boxes, offering a year-round alternative to the orange shirt while reflecting SIIT’s values of Balance, Honour, Kinship, and Vision. Currently available at the SIIT Merchandise Store at the Saskatoon SIIT Campus. All profits will be donated to Saskatoon Survivors Circle, PA Indian and Métis Friendship Centre, and Regina Treaty/Status Indian Services.

In 2024, Encore Graphics collaborated on two cohesive and visually engaging booklets to support Indigenous abortion care. Funded by Health Canada, the Fire Weed Project, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, and the University of Victoria, these booklets provide patient-centered recommendations for safer, more accessible abortion services. The designs prioritize clarity, inclusivity, and accessibility, ensuring ease of reading. The publications are titled: Healthcare Without Hoops: Recommendations for Improved Abortion Services for Indigenous Populations in Canada and Voices of Resilience: What Shapes Indigenous Abortion Care Access in Canada.

A dark and moody photoshoot set in the red rock deserts at night became the foundation for Celeigh Cardinal’s 2024 album, "Boundless Possibilities." Designed by Gabrielle Giroux of Encore Graphics, the artwork was crafted primarily for a vinyl record release, as well as a digipack. The minimalistic and clean typeface, paired with a thoughtful layout, allows the album credits and lyrics to be featured inside both the record spread and the digipack booklet, creating an elegant and cohesive design experience.

In 2024, Encore Graphics collaborated once again with The Period Purse to create a second version of the moon time zine, translated into Ojibwe and titled Dbik Giizis Mzinigan. While maintaining much of the original content, this version shifts its focus to Ojibwe vocabulary and incorporates updates to reflect Ojibwe traditions and knowledge. These changes ensure that the zine is culturally resonant with Ojibwe teachings, providing a tailored resource for menstrual health education within the community.

Every year, Saskatoon's CFCR 90.5FM hosts its annual FM-Phasis funding drive. For 2023, Encore Graphics created a striking piece around the theme 'Radio Re-Wired' using ProCreate and Illustrator. The design features a figure with an old radio for a head, symbolizing the ongoing shift from traditional radio to streaming, while highlighting CFCR's 24/7 free online stream. The handwritten font underscores the theme 'Radio Re-Wired,' with CFCR 90.5FM prominently displayed below.

In early fall 2023, The Radiant partnered with Encore Graphics to design a show poster and promotional materials for their New Year’s Eve party. The goal was to create a design that combined a trippy yet elegant vibe, capturing the energy of the event. Using Illustrator, ProCreate, and Photoshop, the final design embodied a surreal aesthetic, with intricate details and vibrant colors, perfectly setting the tone for a dazzling New Year’s celebration.

Inspired by the artwork for the single sleep_in_the_swamp, the promotional materials for The Moon Runners' 2023 Summer Tour channel early 2000s Microsoft Paint nostalgia. The design features unique icons, pixelated fonts, and a bold color scheme that perfectly captures the essence of The Moon Runners. The tour's branding includes posters, social media posts, stories, and custom variations for each individual show, delivering a cohesive and distinctive aesthetic across all promotional platforms.

In 2023, Encore Graphics was commissioned by the Saskatoon Anti-Racism Network to design the Saskatchewan Indigenous Allyship Toolkit. Using Illustrator and InDesign, the toolkit was inspired by the Montreal Indigenous Community Network’s Indigenous Ally Toolkit. Designed for both print and digital distribution, the pamphlet features a colorful layout reflective of the forest and prairie landscapes of Treaty 6 Territory, where Saskatoon is located. The design aimed to enhance accessibility and understanding of allyship principles for non-Indigenous audiences.

King of Foxes engaged Encore Graphics to integrate the album artwork for Twilight of the Empire. The cover art, created by artist Kathleen Neeley, was combined with sunset photographs over a gas station by Zoltan Varadi, provided by the band. The final design features fire-red hues, purpley blues, soft paper textures, and beautiful linocut art. Designed using Photoshop and Illustrator, the album artwork visually captures the evocative and dynamic essence of the music.

In 2022, The Period Purse collaborated with Encore Graphics to create the Mohawk Moon Time Zine, titled Kanien'kéha Awawenhnì Aorihwà:ke. This unique monthly moon time menstrual tracker integrates Indigenous knowledge, tips, teachings, and games, providing a holistic and culturally relevant resource. The zine was designed to offer guidance and empowerment through the lens of Mohawk traditions, making it a meaningful tool for menstrual health education.

The 2022 Glitter Gala, a fundraiser for OUTSaskatoon, was themed after the 1990 LGBTQ classic Paris Is Burning. Titled 'Paris of the Prairies Is Burning,' the event played on this iconic film and Saskatoon's nickname as the 'Paris of the Prairies.' Designed by Gabrielle Giroux using Photoshop and Illustrator, the poster and promotional materials (including an event banner, stories, and square posts) feature a drag queen atop a burning Eiffel Tower set against the Saskatoon skyline, perfectly capturing the spirit and theme of the event.

In 2022, SARC/SARCAN partnered with Encore Graphics to design Treaty Land Acknowledgment signs for their headquarters and Treaty 6 offices. The primary design features a detailed map of Saskatchewan, highlighting its individual Treaties, with animals and Indigenous symbolism representing the diverse cultures in each Treaty region. An additional sign was created to specifically honour Treaty 6 Territory, for display in their offices within that area.

In late 2021, Aleksi Campagne approached Encore Graphics to bring his vision for his dual French and English album, For The Giving / Sans Rien Donner, to life. Aleksi sought to create album art that subverted expectations of fiddle-singing, presenting his music as indie-folk singer/songwriter rather than traditional. His vision included a photo of himself intertwined with natural and surreal elements, reflecting the album's underlying environmental justice themes. Designed by Gabrielle Giroux using Photoshop, the final cover is a surrealist blend of nature and artistry that perfectly encapsulates Aleksi's unique musical style for the 2022 release.

In 2022, Gabrielle Giroux was selected as one of 13 emerging artists across Canada to design limited-edition holiday boxes for Purolator, celebrating Canadian traditions and landscapes. The theme for the holiday boxes was sharing meals and holiday traditions, and Purolator supported local food banks to ensure nutritious meals for all during the holidays. Gabrielle's design focused on a unique aspect of Saskatchewan—its northern region—and the Athabasca Denesuline culture. Her artwork highlighted the traditional practice of sharing one’s harvest during the holiday season, which strengthens community bonds and embodies the spirit of giving.

At the end of 2021, Save Rez Dogs commissioned Encore Graphics to design a bumper sticker featuring the message "Beware of Rez Dogs." The design, created in Illustrator, frames the Save Rez Dogs logomark as if running between two hills, with the bold text surrounding it. Available in black and red, the simple yet impactful design captures attention while promoting the organization and rez dog welfare.

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