Planning Design 4
INDIGENOUS PLANNING / FIRST NATIONS
Instructor: Dr. Ian Skelton
As a European artefact planning has, in many instances, been part of the marginalization of indigenous communities in Canada and other settler states. At the same time, elements of planning could contribute positively to development and self-reliance if adapted to meet their needs. In studio and outreach work we are supporting the conditions for this rethinking and testing of planning in indigenous contexts.
The Department of City Planning has a long history of working with indigenous communities in several First Nations, the Kivalliq region of Nunavut, and in Winnipeg. Recently our efforts to be involved with indigenous communities in reshaping planning became more focused. In 2010, we partnered with Fisher River Cree Nation in a studio engaged in six community-driven projects. In 2011 we partnered with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Garden Hill First Nation, Fisher River, Sapotaweyak Cree Nation, and Swan Lake First Nation to undertake community-driven projects in housing and planning. The project reports are under review by the Chief and Council of Each Community.
One outcome of the indigenous planning work is the establishment of a knowledge exchange in First Nations planning and development. Using a member’s area of the site and social media tools, community members will be able to solicit and give advice in relations with others. CMHC has provided funding for students to travel to the partner communities several times over the term, and to hire student and community planning coordinators. The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs secured funding from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada for community members to travel to Winnipeg for project meetings and conferences on indigenous planning.
Projects:
Fall 2010:
Project Summaries Fisher River Cree Nation Studio (pdf)
Fall 2011:
Fisher River Cree Nation Report (pdf)
Instructor: Dr. Ian Skelton
As a European artefact planning has, in many instances, been part of the marginalization of indigenous communities in Canada and other settler states. At the same time, elements of planning could contribute positively to development and self-reliance if adapted to meet their needs. In studio and outreach work we are supporting the conditions for this rethinking and testing of planning in indigenous contexts.
The Department of City Planning has a long history of working with indigenous communities in several First Nations, the Kivalliq region of Nunavut, and in Winnipeg. Recently our efforts to be involved with indigenous communities in reshaping planning became more focused. In 2010, we partnered with Fisher River Cree Nation in a studio engaged in six community-driven projects. In 2011 we partnered with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Garden Hill First Nation, Fisher River, Sapotaweyak Cree Nation, and Swan Lake First Nation to undertake community-driven projects in housing and planning. The project reports are under review by the Chief and Council of Each Community.
One outcome of the indigenous planning work is the establishment of a knowledge exchange in First Nations planning and development. Using a member’s area of the site and social media tools, community members will be able to solicit and give advice in relations with others. CMHC has provided funding for students to travel to the partner communities several times over the term, and to hire student and community planning coordinators. The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs secured funding from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada for community members to travel to Winnipeg for project meetings and conferences on indigenous planning.
Projects:
Fall 2010:
Project Summaries Fisher River Cree Nation Studio (pdf)
Fall 2011:
Fisher River Cree Nation Report (pdf)
Garden Hill First Nation Report (pdf)
Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Report (pdf)
Swan Lake First Nation Report (pdf)