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Theodore (Ted) Jojola and Lynn Paxson talk about embracing “place knowing” as a process to understand building and planning.

Ross Wissing, Andrew Saniga and Robert Freestone   University campuses are urban cultural institutions inextricably linked to the “making” of cities. They are also sited on unceded First Nations land, in prime locations. Meaningful attempts to recognise this – and better represent Indigenous culture in the fabric of the campus – have been sporadic dating back to the late 20th century. Momentum has continued in recent years as architectural, landscape and urban designers have experience...

University campuses are urban cultural institutions inextricably linked to the “making” of cities. They are also sited on unceded First Nations land, in prime locations. Meaningful attempts to recognise this – and better represent Indigenous culture in the fabric of the campus – have been sporadic dating back to the late 20th century. Momentum has continued in recent years as architectural, landscape and urban designers have experienced an awakening to Indigenous knowledge systems, voi...

Book Review: Voices of the Land—Indigenous Design and Planning from the Prairies Book Review: Voices of the Land—Indigenous Design and Planning from the Prairies A compilation of work by Indigenous students from the University of Manitobas Faculty of Architecture provides glimpses of what Indigenous knowledge can bring to design education. By Voices of the Land: Indigenous Design and Planning from the Prairies Edited by Reanna Merasty, Naomi Ratte, Danielle Desjarlais and Desiree Theriaul...

Young Manitoba leaders discuss opportunities, barriers in business, arts, education at Future 40 conference Some of Manitobas top young community and professional leaders came together to discuss the different opportunities and barriers in various industry sectors at a recent leadership conference hosted by CBC Manitoba. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Apr 10, 2021 4:00 AM PT | Last Updated: April 10 Jackie Wild, the first female president of the Manitoba Filipino Business Council, was am...

Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) across North America are located in communities grappling with the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The pandemic has intensified the stress on many Native communities already struggling with issues of economic sustainability and public health. Yet COVID-19—or Dikos Nitsaaígíí-19—has hit the Navajo Nation especially hard. According to CNN, by the late fall of 2020 almost one in 12 people in the Navajo Nation had contracted t...

Article content Voices of the Land: Indigenous Design and Planning from the Prairies, was recently produced to create a conversation about Indigenous inclusion and representation in design education. Created by the Indigenous Design and Planning Students’ Association (IDPSA) at the University of Manitoba (U of M), the book presents the work of 16 Indigenous students across Turtle Island as well as nine alumni from the U of M’s Faculty of Architecture. We apologize, but this video has failed...

Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) across North America are located in communities grappling with the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The pandemic has intensified the stress on many Native communities already struggling with issues of economic sustainability and public health. Yet COVID-19—or Dikos Nitsaaígíí-19—has hit the Navajo Nation especially hard. According to CNN, by the late fall of 2020 almost one in 12 people in the Navajo Nation had contracted t...

From cute swimwear to stunning drop earrings: 20 Indigenous lady start ups to buy from. Mamamia 25/01/2021 Brielle Burns © Getty Images From cute swimwear to stunning drop earrings: 20 Indigenous lady start ups to buy from. In 2021, Mamamia will only refer to January 26 by its date, to acknowledge that it is not a day of celebration for all Australians. If you want to be an ally this January 26, we urge you to sign this letter below to your MP about the Uluru Statement from...

Press Release – Springload A new website to help New Zealanders forge career pathways and find work is being designed and built by three leading Wellington companies. Digital agency Springload, data science consultancy Nicholson Consulting, and cultural creative consultancy Indigenous Design & Innovation Aotearoa (IDIA), have partnered with the Tertiary Education Commission to deliver a new online careers planning solution. It will be freely available to all New Zealanders. In the wake of COV...