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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.

picture of Frog Lake First Nations’ Children & Family, Intervention and Prevention Horse Healing Centre
picture of Eagle River Hotel Whitecourt
picture of Paul First Nation Child and Family Services
picture of Alexander First Nation Wilderness Resort
picture of Kihcikaw askî - Sacred Land
picture of Peepeekisis Community Centre
picture of EIA Indigenous Interpretive and Retail Centre
picture of Alexander First Nation Kipohtakaw Education Center
picture of Métis Crossing Boutique Lodge
picture of Kashgêk' Building - Kwanlin Dün First Nation
picture of Frog Lake Daycare
picture of Saddle Lake Onchaminahos K-6 School
picture of Kehewin Tribal Chief Child and Family Services (TCCFS)
picture of Lubicon Lake Band - Community Infrastructure
picture of Kwanlin Dun Education Hub
picture of Métis Crossing Veterans Monument
picture of Frog Lake First Nations Junior/Senior High School
picture of Northern Lakes College High Prairie Campus Building
picture of Kinokamasihk Kiskinohamatokamik School / Kehewin Cultural Education Centre
picture of Lethbridge Indigenous Cultural Centre
picture of Métis Crossing Gathering Centre
picture of Saddle Lake Seniors Residence
picture of Blue Lake Healing Centre and Yellowhead Tribal College
picture of Salt River First Nation Multipurpose Facility
picture of Peguis K4–12 School
picture of Swan River First Nation Elders Lodge
picture of Canadian Native Friendship Centre Edmonton
picture of Chateh Water Treatment Plant
picture of Pembina Hall School of Native Studies
picture of East Edmonton Health Centre
picture of Leismer Lodge
picture of Métis Crossing Masterplan
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