February 4th - 7th 2010

Logo Design

Point of Contact or Point of Origin.

In the design there are four figures: two females as indicated by the labret (ovoid in lower lip) and two male figures. Where one image ends the other begins with the female image completing the male image in an infinite cycle.


As Tm‘syen we are a matrilineal society and we honour our women. To indicate that, I put the female image on the top of the print with the male image situated below.


The images flow in the direction of the sun/moon and then come to one point in the center of the design. This indicates an important event - a specific location of something unique.


Another feature of the design incorporates the four directions of north. Ease, south, and west to represent all travelers coming to Prince Rupert Location, both spectators and athletes.
Russell Mather



While not selected as the official logo of the Prince Rupert 2010 Northern BC Winter Games a submission by a group of young residents told a story that resonated with the board of directors, and their creativity and efforts must be recognized.


The logo was created by a group of five home school children, age two to 10. The totem pole design was chosen to reflect Prince Rupert’s heritage, culture and architectural history. The girl playing soccer, drawn by six year-old Sophie, holds up the totem to symbolize the athletes and the spirit of the Games, while the Orca whale drawn by nine year-old Sarah represents the water that characterizes Prince Rupert and the ocean lifestyle of the people. The heart at the top, drawn by three year-old Sophie, represents the love of community and the people of the North.


The board of the Prince Rupert 2010 Northern BC Winter Games would like to thank these children for their contribution, their ideas and their efforts in representing what the Games are all about.