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by LUUGIGYOO PATRICK R. STEWART (Nisga'a), Adjunct Professor, Laurentian University, Architect AIBC, FRAIC; SAMUEL OBOH, FAIA, FRAIC International Union of Architects (UIA) - VP Region 3; GIOVANNA BONIFACE, VP Corporate Affairs Royal Architectural Institute of Canada J U N E 2 0 2 2 | 5 PERSPEC TIVE JUNE 2022 VOLUME 36 | NUMBER 2 PUBLISHER Dan Chapman dchapman@canadawide.com 604.473.0316 EDITOR Natalie Bruckner nbruckner@canadawide.com SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Scott Laurie slaurie@canadawide.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Robin Brunet Laurie Jones SUBSCRIPTION INQUIRIES 604.299.2116 1.800.663.0518 subscriptions@canadawide.com CHAIRMAN, CEO Peter Legge, obc, lld. 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R especting and affirming the inherent foundational place and rights of all Indigenous peoples globally, as outlined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) with two of its task forces, the Indigenous Task Force and the Truth and Reconciliation Task Force, has been success- ful in championing a proposal to the Paris-based International Union of Architects (UIA) to establish an Indigenous Peoples Work Programme – to promote excellence and awareness of the role of Indigenous Knowledges and architecture in enhancing people's quality of life. RAIC's Indigenous Peoples Work Programme proposal, sup- ported by the New Zealand Institute of Architects, Nga Aho, and several other organizations across the globe, strives to advance the cause of Indigenous Peoples in the built environment. Referencing the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 169, Indigenous Peoples are descent from populations, which inhabited the country, or a geographical region to which the country belongs, at the time of con- quest or colonization or the establishment of present state boundaries and who, irrespective of their legal status, retain some or all of their own social, economic, cultural and political institutions. The establishment of the Indigenous Peoples Work Programme is an important enabling mechanism for achieving the goals of the UIA to represent and unify architects, influence public policies on construction and development, and advance architecture to meet the needs of societies globally. The raison d'être of the UIA Indigenous Peoples Work Programme is authentically and unapologetically Indigenous – to provide the global architectural community with the requisite Indigenous Knowledges, skills, and resources from an architectural standpoint, foster and promote the value of Indigenous design and architecture based on Indigenous Knowledges globally, and advocate with and on behalf of Indigenous communities, striving for a better world for all. Within the context of a changing and more aware world cognizant of the social, cultural, and environmental inequities dealt to Indigenous peoples, and in recognition of the need to create an equitable culture that aims for social and spatial equity for Indigenous peoples, accepts and values inclusivity, fosters diversity and is accessible to all, the Indigenous Peoples Work Programme seeks to: 1. Establish and maintain a long-term, sustainable, mutually transfor- mative, and innovative network of Indigenous architects, academics, and researchers around the world, versed in Indigenous ways of knowing and doing, to share ideas, data, experience, and expertise for the mutual benefit of all; 2. Foster exchanges and organize events such as symposia, competi- tions, webinars, workshops, conference, and collaborative events with Indigenous architectural entities in Canada, the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, as well as other allied institutions and relevant UN organizations; 3. Embrace the wisdom of Indigenous Elders and knowledge keep- ers globally, to encourage emerging insights, and foster rigorous research that builds upon inspired Indigenous and traditional design knowledges to contribute to creating communities that look optimisti- cally toward a shared future; 4. Expand into new, relevant areas of practice support – offering expertise in effective architectural advocacy for Indigenous Peoples, partnering and providing advisory services to both governments and non-governmental institutions on matters relating to design, culture, and the built environment of Indigenous Peoples; 5. Connect systematically with other UIA Work Programmes to champion related design initiatives for the mutual benefit of Indigenous Peoples; 6. Represent the global architectural community at various forums and events such as the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), and other UN Organizations participating in the United Nations Indigenous Peoples' Partnership (UNIPP) – including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UNESCO, International Labour Organisation (ILO), Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), and other relevant civil societies and allied UN organizations – all partnering to promote the implementation of Indigenous Peoples' rights through joint country programmes; 7. Establish and organize a focused Design Participation and Awards program and publications to acknowledge individuals and enti- ties that have made significant contributions to the architecture and causes of Indigenous Peoples. The purpose being to celebrate cre- ativity in design processes and outcomes, recognize design initiatives that sensitively and meaningfully address truth and reconciliation actions as well as excellently connecting the application of UNDRIP to the built environment. As the UIA Member Section behind this initiative, the RAIC accepts the responsibility to host the secretariat of the Indigenous Peoples Work Programme in Canada, and is committed to the successful operation and ongoing support for this UIA Work Programme – with diverse con- tributors and members from various parts of the world – advancing the cause of Indigenous Peoples through architecture, worldwide. A A global architectural community for Indigenous Peoples

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