Promoting Indigenous Stories, Traditions and Teachings through Design

Mackenzie Skoczylas is an Indigenous Designer at Prairie and proud member of Shoal Lake 40 First Nation. Through her design, Mackenzie aims to provide contemporary art and architecture rooted in traditional values for a variety of First Nation communities. She is committed to consultative design that both challenges accepted norms and embraces a path forward in reconciliation and celebration.

In Prairie’s NorWest Co-op Community Health Centre project, Mackenzie designed intricate graphics that have been applied to the glass of an interior round room at the heart of the Centre. The window art displays the Seven Teachings - a set of virtues to abide by to ensure a happy and healthy life - and provides a beautiful backdrop for youth that rely on the community-based services.

Click here to learn more about the NorWest Co-op Community Health Centre.