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…
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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…
Plug In ICA calls for applicants for Indigenous Architectures summer institute
Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is now accepting applications for its 2019 Summer Institutes. The Summer Institute is an international post-graduate…
Book Review: Our Voices—Indigeneity and Architecture
Shelagh McCartney reviews a new volume on indigenizing architecture.
RAIC releases Indigenous Architecture and Design Symposium report
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is pleased to announce that the Highlights Report of the first RAIC International Indigenous Architecture and…
Architectural Reconciliation: Indian Residential School History and Dialogue…
In June 2008, Prime Minister Stephen Harper stood before Parliament to make a formal apology on behalf of the federal government to survivors of Indian…
Facilitating Change
On Manitoulin Island, a design camp engages First Nations youth in designing their own future.