Learning from Indigenous Consultants
The COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity for architects to reassess their roles in creating safe spaces for cradling humanity. Indigenous design thinking, with…
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Designing with both eyes open
How reconciliation can shape the way we design and help solve our ongoing crises
A Faith Observed: Our Lady of the Snows, Sheshatshiu, Labrador
ARCHITECT Woodford Sheppard Architecture
PHOTOS Julian Parkinson, Format Films
The place of Catholicism in Sheshatshiu—an Innu Federal Reserve north of…
All in it Together: mâmawêyatitân centre, Regina, Saskatchewan
A multi-use centre in Regina takes on a deep integration of program, where space can instantly serve different groups.
RAIC Journal: Indigenous Task Force helps shape federal housing initiative
When the federal government wanted help in designing its new Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative, it turned to members of the RAIC Indigenous Task Force.…
State of the Nation: The North
The Indigenous population is Canada’s fastest growing demographic, with some 1.6 million Indigenous people in the 2016 census, and an anticipated growth to over…
State of the Nation: Saskatchewan
Ten years ago, the thriving market in oil, gas and potash led to a “Saskaboom,” which brought along plenty of work for architects. The economy has declined…
High Arctic, High Design: Canadian High Arctic Research Station, Ikaluktutiak,…
A major educational and research centre in Nunuvut blends science and community needs in a culturally sensitive design.
The Good Journey: Odeyto Indigenous Centre, Toronto, Ontario
“I wasn’t really aware: nobody told us or discussed it, except maybe at parties…” This is how Peggy Pitawanakwat, former Wikwemikong Chief and current First…
Newly established First Nations Housing Community seeks members
The First Nations Housing Conference (FNHC) has evolved over its successful, 17-year operation. From its inception in 2003, the FNHC has blossomed into a…