OWNERSHIP
National Brand Communications is a designer-founded, owned and operated branding company in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. National Brand offers a wealth of knowledge in branding, marketing, website design, indigenous design, indigenous relations, strategy and governance.
COLIN MCFADYEN / Founder / President / Creative Director
Colin McFadyen is a lifelong resident of Saskatoon and graduate of Medicine Hat College. For 25 years he has been a major influencer in the paths of many corporations and organizations within Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and abroad. His work has garnered many awards for both brilliant design and strategic effectiveness. Colin has been a leader in the design community serving as President of the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada, Sask North and launching the first ever GDC Elevators Award Show. Besides 14 stellar years at the Marketing Den he has also been a V.P. Creative at Refresh Inc. and Marketing Manager/Brand Manager at FFUN Motor Group before forming National Brand in 2015. From national award winning city bus passes to record sell-out Toronto Home Lotteries, Colin’s work has spanned local, provincial and national accounts.
BRITTNEY HOLWECK / Marketing Consultant
Brittney Holweck grew up in the small town of Wynyard, Saskatchewan before moving to the city to pursue a career in marketing. She is a proud graduate of the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan. With her marketing degree she had the opportunity to work as the Marketing Intern for the Edwards School of Business as well as a Social Media Coordinator for local businesses in Martensville and Christopher Lake.
DEAN KULBIDA / Graphic Designer
Dean Kulbida is a born and raised Saskatoon son, and hails from a family richly steeped in art and design. He completed his formal studies in graphic and environmental design at Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton.
Dean honed his skills at one of the biggest in the province, Phoenix Group in Regina. Dean worked on everything from branding, corporate design and full-on advertising campaigns. Dean also had a successful stint as the Creative Director for Dark Horse Communications in Saskatoon. Dean has brand experience with companies like SaskTel, SaskEnergy, SIIT, AFOA, Weyerhaeuser, Harvard Group of Companies, SIGA, Snowbirds and the St. Pauls Hospital Foundation.
His work has been highly recognized enough that he garnered more than his share of Ace Awards, Summit Awards, Gold Quill and Silver Leaf Awards, and as well has served as a past judge for the Summit Awards in Portland, Oregon.
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS
2016 - 2017
GDC Elevators Awards
Broadcast Advertising
Citizen’s Climate Lobby PSA Series
2016 - 2017
GDC Elevators Awards
Outdoor Advertising
Kavia Auto Body Reflective Billboard
2012 - 2013
Design Council of Saskatchewan
Premiers Award
Award of Merit - Graphic Design
Ness Creek Music Festival Visual Identity
2010 - 2011
Canadian Juno Awards Judge
2009 - 2010
Saskatchewan Ace Award
Award of Excellence -
Marketing Communication
SaskPower Eneraction 2009
Residential Lighting Campaign
2009 - 2010
Saskatchewan Ace Award
Award of Merit -
Communication Management
SaskTel 2009 Student Campaign
2009 - 2010
GDC Elevators Awards
Judge’s Choice Award
Saskatoon Transit 2009 High School Bus Passes
2009 - 2010
GDC Elevators Awards
Award of Merit -
Outdoor Advertising
SaskTel 2009 Student
Campaign Outdoor
2009 - 2010
GDC Elevators Awards
Award of Excellence -
Design Misc.
Saskatoon Transit 2009 High
School Bus Passes
2008 - 2009
Saskatchewan Ace Award
Award of Excellence - Print Design Brochures
Seed Hawk Corporate Brochure
2008 - 2009
Sammy Awards
Best Broadcast Commercial
SecurTek Television - Crime in the Kingdom
2008 - 2009
CAMA Awards
Award of Merit -
Single Piece Literature
Seed Hawk Product Guide
2007 - 2008
GDC Graphex
Award of Distinction
Saskatoon Transit Services High
School Student Bus Passes
2007 - 2008
GDC Elevators Award
Student Website
SaskTel
2007 - 2008
GDC Elevator Award
Design Misc.
High School Bus Passes
2006 - 2007
Applied Arts Design Annual
Design Misc.
High School Bus Passes
Saskatoon Transit Services
2005 - 2006
High School Bus Passes
featured in Communication Arts
2005 - 2006
GDC Frontiers
Unanimous Best of Show
Saskatoon Transit High School Bus Passes
2004 - 2005
Trans Canada Advertising
Agency Network
Platinum Award
Saskatoon Transit High School Bus Passes
2003 - 2004
Trans Canada Advertising
Agency Network
Platinum Award
Great Western Brewing The Fine
Art of Judging Beer Poster
2003 - 2004
Saskatchewan Ace Award
Award of Excellence -
Digital Media
Oceanfront Home Lottery Web Site
2003 - 2004
Saskatchewan ACE Award
Award of Merit - Brochures
City of Saskatoon Respectful Workplace Brochure
2002 - 2003
Saskatchewan Ace Award
Award of Merit –
Graphic Design Logo
Saskatoon Shines! Branding
2002 - 2003
Saskatchewan Ace Award
Award of Merit – Communications Plan
Saskatoon Shines! Media Kit
2002 - 2003
Saskatchewan Ace Award
Award of Merit – Direct Mail
Pegasus Super Smooth Invitation
Unisource / Fraser Papers Invite
1998 - 1999
Trans Canada Advertising
Agency Network
Gold Award
1999 Royal University Hospital Foundation AR
1998 - 1999
Trans Canada Advertising
Agency Network
Gold Award
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Quality Seeds Display
1998 - 1999
Health Care Public Relations
Association Hygeia Award
3rd Place, 4 colour Annual Report
1999 Royal University Hospital Foundation AR
About MLCN-IMC
MLCN Investment Management Corporation is governed by an independent Board of Directors. The Board ensures corporate governance, strategic planning and goal setting for the organization, oversees management, and reports to the shareholder.
Management is responsible for achieving the goals and financial targets set out by the Board of Directors. Management is also responsible for reporting the results and developments of the corporations to the Board.
Vision
MLCN-IMC strives for economic self-sufficiency for future generations of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation.
Mission / Scope of business
To be a leader in business – committed to employment, economic growth, and positive relationships in order to sustain profitable and proven success.