Architecture as Ceremony: Indigenous Design & PlaceKnowing
August 21, 2026, 12 PM - 1 PM EDT
PlaceKnowing and Indigenous design are vital tools for preserving and passing down cultural knowledge across generations. In Indigenous cultures, history, language, and spiritual practices are not just used in thought; they are physically anchored to the land and expressed through built environments. This discussion will explore some aspects of this.
With Dr. Ted Jojola, Director of the Indigenous Design + Planning Institute.
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Wanda Dalla Costa, FRAIC, AIA
Speaker: Cultural Responders Forum - Indigenous Architecture
Wanda Dalla Costa, FRAIC, AIA (she/her) is an architect, member of Saddle Lake Cree Nation, and an advocate for Indigenous peoples.
The SEED Network is a global initiative focused on using design to support communities in achieving social, economic, and environmental well-being. We bring together individuals and organizations who share principles of equity and self-determination in shaping the built environment. We promote best practices, case studies, and tools—such as the SEED Evaluator—to guide inclusive, participatory design processes and measure impact. Overall, the SEED Network serves as a collaborative platform that empowers people to improve their communities through thoughtful, community-driven design.