Indigenous Public Interest Design Institute Application

*Attendance is free but application is required: We are seeking interested Indigenous voices to participate in the discussion!

Please note not all applications will be accepted – Each application gets vetted for integrity and intention regarding connection to an Indigenous community(s).

If your application does not get accepted for the Indigenous Public Interest Design Institute, there will be a later national conference open to the public on these topics & discussions, September 2026, for you to attend

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Name*

First Last

Affiliation(s)

Organization

Email*

LinkedIn URL

Do you have a relationship with an Indigenous community?

Yes

How are you related to an Indigenous community?*

How important are each of the following topics to you?

	Least Important	Somewhat Important	Important	Very Important
Understanding Indigenous Public Interest Design
Heritage - The Undeniable Importance of Traditional Knowledge
Storytelling - Diversities in Language & the Art of Cultural Memory
Many Spirits - Unique Conversations within Indigenous Communities
Homelands - Acknowledgment to Stewardship to Action
Know your place - Everyday Acts of Community-Making & Place-Keeping
Off Rez - Addressing the Needs of Urban Indigenous Communities
Culturally Responsive - Incubating Ideas to Reality
Leading with Confidence - Who is Doing the Lifting
Procurement Acrobatics - The Power of Preference & Purpose
Indigenous Guiding Principles for Iteration with the Land
Identified Key Design Elements Post Observation, Deep Listening, Indigenous Practices, Values & Respect for the Land

Do you know of a successful example of Indigenous planning or design? If yes, please provide a project name, contact, and links to the project(s):

Do you know another person who you feel should be invited to this discussion? Please share their name and contact information: