National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Part 2 - Relationships with the Land through Architecture and Design

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Architecture can contribute positively to societal change. Taking an Indigenous perspective into account provides an opportunity to embed reconciliation in design. This is an Indigenous-led session that will explore how Indigenous values can influence design and the creation of architecture that is more sensitive to Indigenous peoples.

Learning Objectives 
By the end of this session, participants will be able to describe:

1. How values and goals can be expressed and represented throughout the project processes and technical specifications;

2. The importance of prioritizing relationship-building, including active listening with intention of understanding;

3. The long held fundamental beliefs that Indigenous people have concerning the built environment within the natural world;

4. The particular challenges and opportunities Indigenous design professionals face; and

5. The need for collaboration and dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals that advances understanding and provides opportunities for Reconciliation.     

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