Work: First Nation & Metis
Since the 1980’s, we have collaborated with First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous communities and have given rise to a transparent and deeply respectful design process that is rooted in the interconnectedness of people, nature, and life. We have most recently connected with Indigenous communities in the Edmonton area to co-create Canada’s first urban Indigenous spiritual site, Kihciy Askiy. Our experience co-creating with communities spans myriad Treaty areas, including Treaty 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9, as well as communities across northern Canada, including Métis Crossing, the Lubicon Lake Band, Saddle Lake, Kehewin, Frog Lake, Kwanlin Dun First Nation, and Salt River First Nation, among others. We design schools, health and healing centres, cultural and gathering hubs, memorials, and lodgings that uniquely suit each climate and cultural context. Our design process invites Elders, youth and leadership to share in the development and success of each project, creating opportunities for contribution and maximizing the engagement of local workers, trades, and materials producers, to bring to life projects that are regenerative for the earth and its communities.
Paul First Nation Child and Family Services
Paul First Nation
EIA Indigenous Interpretive and Retail Centre
Edmonton Airports
Alexander First Nation Kipohtakaw Education Center
Alexander First Nation Kipohtakaw Education Center
Saddle Lake Onchaminahos K-6 School
Saddle Lake Cree Nation
Kehewin Tribal Chief Child and Family Services (TCCFS)
Kehewin Cree Nation
Lubicon Lake Band - Community Infrastructure
Lubicon Lake Band #453
Métis Crossing Veterans Monument
Métis Crossing Ltd.
Kinokamasihk Kiskinohamatokamik School / Kehewin Cultural Education Centre
Kehewin Cree Nation
Lethbridge Indigenous Cultural Centre
City of Lethbridge
Métis Crossing Gathering Centre
Métis Crossing Ltd.
Salt River First Nation Multipurpose Facility
Salt River First Nation
Swan River First Nation Elders Lodge
Swan River First Nation
Pembina Hall School of Native Studies
University of Alberta