Tawaw Architecture Collective Inc.
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We offer an opportunity to learn more about Indigenous Engagement and Place-Based Research through our online workshops
Engagement for Indigenous Design
This workshop takes you through the process of engaging Indigenous communities in the architecture design process.
Engagement Landscape Architecture from an Indigenous Perspective
In this workshop, many foundational terms will be explored including place attachments, Indigenous Science, a Storied Lanscape, Ethical relationality, as well as related contemporary movements.
Place-Based Research for Indigenous Design
In this workshop, you will learn the process for conducting Place-based Research (PBR) 'in a good way'. Research is the foundation for culturally-responsive architecture and planning, and is a critical part of the Indigenous Placekeeping Framework TM.
The Role of Indigenous Knowledge in the Built Environment
Indigenous knowledge is intimately connected with nature, and is a recurring topic in the design and planning of urban built environments.
Instructor.
Instructor.
Wanda Dalla Costa
Wanda Dalla Costa is a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Northern Alberta and brings 25 years of experience working with communities across North America. She is the first, First Nations woman to be licensed to practice architecture in Canada and the Principal of Tawaw Architecture Collective Inc. located in Phoenix, Arizona and Calgary, Alberta. Back in 2010, she created the Indigenous Placekeeping FrameworkTM a highly collaborative approach that aims to enlarge the community’s role in the planning and designing of urban and rural environments.