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](/de/cache/work/1002/lt_ext-01-update-final.jpg)
Frog Lake First Nations’ Children & Family, Intervention and Prevention Horse Healing Centre
Frog Lake First Nation
![picture of Paul First Nation Child and Family Services](/de/cache/work/891/lt_front-entrance-render-small.png)
Paul First Nation Child and Family Services
Paul First Nation
![picture of EIA Indigenous Interpretive and Retail Centre](/de/cache/work/901/lt_finals.jpg)
EIA Indigenous Interpretive and Retail Centre
Edmonton Airports
![picture of Alexander First Nation Kipohtakaw Education Center](/de/cache/work/853/lt_alexander-ext-render03.jpg)
Alexander First Nation Kipohtakaw Education Center
Alexander First Nation Kipohtakaw Education Center
![picture of Kashgêk' Building - Kwanlin Dün First Nation](/de/cache/work/855/lt_dsc-4381.jpg)
Kashgêk' Building - Kwanlin Dün First Nation
Kwanlin Dun First Nation
![picture of Saddle Lake Onchaminahos K-6 School](/de/cache/work/977/lt_screen-shot-2023-12-19-at-3-19-05-pm.png)
Saddle Lake Onchaminahos K-6 School
Saddle Lake Cree Nation
![picture of Kehewin Tribal Chief Child and Family Services (TCCFS)](/de/cache/work/914/lt_l5a9716-edit-full.jpg)
Kehewin Tribal Chief Child and Family Services (TCCFS)
Kehewin Cree Nation
![picture of Lubicon Lake Band - Community Infrastructure](/de/cache/work/1006/lt_lubiconmasterplan-option2-002.png)
Lubicon Lake Band - Community Infrastructure
Lubicon Lake Band #453
![picture of Métis Crossing Veterans Monument](/de/cache/work/912/lt_l5a8256-full.jpg)
Métis Crossing Veterans Monument
Métis Crossing Ltd.
![picture of Frog Lake First Nations Junior/Senior High School](/de/cache/work/856/lt_dji-edit-full.jpg)
Frog Lake First Nations Junior/Senior High School
Frog Lake First Nation
![picture of Kinokamasihk Kiskinohamatokamik School / Kehewin Cultural Education Centre](/de/cache/work/878/lt_la-edit-lowres.jpg)
Kinokamasihk Kiskinohamatokamik School / Kehewin Cultural Education Centre
Kehewin Cree Nation
![picture of Lethbridge Indigenous Cultural Centre](/de/cache/work/854/lt_indigenousculturalcentre-exterior.jpeg)
Lethbridge Indigenous Cultural Centre
City of Lethbridge
![picture of Métis Crossing Gathering Centre](/de/cache/work/877/lt_a-edit-full-6.jpg)
Métis Crossing Gathering Centre
Métis Crossing Ltd.
![picture of Salt River First Nation Multipurpose Facility](/de/cache/work/964/lt_img-5.jpg)
Salt River First Nation Multipurpose Facility
Salt River First Nation
![picture of Swan River First Nation Elders Lodge](/de/cache/work/971/lt_screen-shot-2022-12-19-at-1-31-33-pm.png)
Swan River First Nation Elders Lodge
Swan River First Nation
![picture of Pembina Hall School of Native Studies](/de/cache/work/994/lt_pembinahall_01.jpg)
Pembina Hall School of Native Studies
University of Alberta
![picture of Traditional Burial Grounds and Fort Edmonton Cemetery](/de/cache/work/991/lt_hero_burial-grounds.jpg)
Traditional Burial Grounds and Fort Edmonton Cemetery
City of Edmonton
![picture of Athabasca Health - Yutthé Dene Nakohodî](/de/cache/work/995/lt_hero_athabascahealth.jpg)
Athabasca Health - Yutthé Dene Nakohodî
Athabasca Regional Health Authority / Saskatchewan Health
![picture of Bushe River Mall - Dene Tha' First Nation](/de/cache/work/932/lt_hero_bsh-header.jpg)
Bushe River Mall - Dene Tha' First Nation
Dene Tha' First Nation
![picture of Blue Quills First Nations University and Masterplan](/de/cache/work/979/lt_hero_bluequills.jpg)
Blue Quills First Nations University and Masterplan
Blue Quills First Nation College
![picture of Bushe Four Chiefs Administration Complex](/de/cache/work/931/lt_bushe_exterior1.jpg)
Bushe Four Chiefs Administration Complex
Dene Tha' First Nation
![picture of Saddle Lake Junior-Senior High School (Kihew Ashiniy Education Centre)](/de/cache/work/911/lt_saddle-lake-schol-arial.jpg)
Saddle Lake Junior-Senior High School (Kihew Ashiniy Education Centre)
Saddle Lake Education Authority
![picture of Yukon Visitor's Centre/Museum of the Beringia](/de/cache/work/996/lt_yvrc2.jpg)
Yukon Visitor's Centre/Museum of the Beringia
Yukon Government
![picture of Kehewin Masterplan/Renovations](/de/cache/work/905/lt_kehewin-masterplan.png)
Kehewin Masterplan/Renovations
Kehewin Cree Nation
![picture of Lac La Biche Cultural Tourism Development](/de/cache/work/921/lt_circularcalendar.png)
Lac La Biche Cultural Tourism Development
Lac La Biche NFC
![picture of Grace Marie Swampy School Upgrade](/de/cache/work/923/lt_img_6860_1_reduce.jpg)
Grace Marie Swampy School Upgrade
Maskwacis Education School Commission
![picture of Lubicon Lake Band Community Health & Healing Centre](/de/cache/work/1007/lt_lubicon-healingforweb.jpg)
Lubicon Lake Band Community Health & Healing Centre
Lubicon Lake Band #453
![picture of Lubicon Lake Band Elders’ Residence](/de/cache/work/1008/lt_lubicon-elderesforweb5.jpg)
Lubicon Lake Band Elders’ Residence
Lubicon Lake Band #453