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Highlights Miigwech! Kinana’Skomitina’Wa’W! Thank You! Indigenous Design + Planning Network Gathering 2013 Highlights Miigwech! Kinana’skomitina’wa’w! Thank You! Many thanks to all of the participants of the 2013 Indigenous Design + Planning Network Gathering! The creativity, reflections and optimism witnessed on December 3rd and 4th cannot be adequately summarized on these pages. For those who were unable to attend, we are happy to share some of the highlights of the Network Gathering, and hope you will join us next year! About the Network Gathering The Network Gathering is an opportunity for First Nations and University of Manitoba planning students to share their collaborative work with the larger community. This year, we were joined by several First Nations, including Brokenhead, Lake St. Martin, Fisher River, Sapotaweyak, and Opaskwayak Cree Nation, as well as guests from across the University of Manitoba campus. The Network Gathering provides a venue for larger discussions about First Nation Planning and Design occurring across the campus, and indeed, across the country. A gracious thank you to Elder Thelma Meade for joining us and leading us in the opening and closing prayers. AMC 1 Presentations and Updates from the Network Brokenhead Ojibway Nation: Over the fall semester, four second year students and two third year students in City Planning and Natural Resources worked with Bev Smith and Gordon Bluesky from Brokenhed Ojibway Nation (BON). Feedback from community consultation was organized and used to help identify planning priorities for BON’s comprehensive community plan. In addition, the community feedback is assisting BON with the development of a land code as BON is currently going through the First Nations Land Management Act. Working with BON, the students gained insight and experience on Indigenous led planning practices as well as learned about both the challenges and opportunities for First Nations lands. Sagkeeng First Nation: Five second-year Masters of City Planning students were partnered work with Sagkeeng First Nation during the Indigenous studio. The students continued to build a relationship with community coordinator Patrick O’Laney, who provided guidance and insight to the process. Several documents were prepared to assist Mr. O’Laney’s task of creating and implementing a Planning Committee, and completing a Comprehensive Community Plan in Sagkeeng. Highlights of the semester included learning more about First Nations culture and planning process, working with the youth of Anicinabe High School, and contributing to the partnership with Sagkeeng First Nation. Past Participants: Councillor Louella Leask and past Community Planning Coordinator, Jeremy Kematch, provided an update about Sapatoweyak Cree Nation’s hopes for additional planning work, while Councillor Carl Cochrane gave us an update about some of the new initiatives at Fisher River Cree Nation. 2 Guest Speakers and Panel Discussions First Nation and University Partnerships • Dr. Shirley Thompson, Natural Resources Institute • Wendy Ross, Centre for Human Rights Research • Dr. Iain Davidson Hunt, Natural Resources Institute • Lancelot Coar, Department of Architecture • Dr. Linda Larcombe, Department of Internal Medicine Dr. Shirley Thompson set the tone by sharing several video clips to demonstrate the physical, human, and natural capital in First Nation communities. She stressed the importance of a decolonization framework in securing resources for communities. Wendy Ross explained the role of Create H2O, the first science-engineering research training program in Canada that combines technical water and wastewater management training with Indigenous theory, law, and methodological skills training. A strength of this partnership is the strong connection between researchers and local communities, bringing drinking water and wastewater infrastructure on First nations reserves up to safe standards using innovative technologies and approaches. Dr. Iain Davidson Hunt shared two recent publications of his work, the “OCN Guide to the Wetlands of the Saskatchewan River Delta”, and “Pikangikum Cultural Landscape Documentation Guide”. He stressed his partnerships as a research training initiative providing service learning opportunities for participants of all levels. Lancelot Coar introduced a new partnership with the Faculty of Medicine to research and suggest designs for culturally appropriate housing in northern Dene communities. Dr. Linda Larcombe, a medical anthropologist, elaborated that the project will begin by studying biological determinants of health, and the role of housing conditions in the transmission of infectious diseases. Focus groups will be conducted to determine what culturally appropriate housing means to the partner communities. An exchange between local and University of Manitoba students will enhance the opportunity of out-of-the-box learning. 3 Panel Discussion: First Nations Land Management Act • Gordon Bluesky, Brokenhead Ojibway Nation • Ida McGillivary and Edith Spence, Opaskwayak Cree Nation • Curwood Ateah, Landmark Planning & Design Inc. Gordon Bluesky discussed Brokenhead’s position in the first phase of the First Nations Land Management Act. He explained the updated selection process which prioritizes a community’s economic viability. Despite the intricate process of distilling historic data on land codes, boundary issues, and road allowances, Brokenhead is making great progress and Gordon highlighted the opportunities for the University in supporting this process. Ida McGillivary and Edith Spence shared their experiences and wisdom from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, which developed its first Land Use Plan in 1979. The OCN Land Code was ratified by the community and came into effect in 2002. Since then, the community has made incredible progress in developing the lands of this growing community. Curwood Ateah explained the unique aspects of preparing the community plan and land law for OCN, which was approved in 2009. He highlighted OCN’s non-contiguous land parcels, rich cultural history, eagerness to create mixed use development, and large population of on and off reserve members as the challenges which in the end created great opportunities and results for the community. Getting Started on Project Planning Shauna Poole and Shannon Poole, both Intergovernmental Relations Officers in governance and community development at AANDC, provided many resources for planning capacity development and submitting proposals for development programs. They are happy to answer any questions you may have: [email protected] [email protected] 4 Practical Tools for Planning This year’s gathering focused on possible tools for community engagement. There are many ways of engaging community members to create a community vision for planning. Community engagement also provides transparency and accountability in the planning process. Introduction to Community Planning Workshop The first workshop of the conference had participants share their knowledge and planning experience with one another. In small groups, participants discussed community planning in First Nation communities. As conversation flowed, key words and topics were jotted down on paper. It quickly became clear that many of the key words and topics shared over-arching themes. The group’s ideas were organized under the themes which represented many values of First Nation communities. The importance of safety, adequate housing, governance, and the environment are a few examples of themes that emerged. A visual ‘art’ piece was created with all of the participants’ words relating to community planning. This activity can be used as a consultation tool when seeking input from residents on the values and importance of planning in their own community. P.A.R.K. Analysis & Mental Mapping Workshop The mental mapping workshop encouraged participants to draw maps of their communities from memory- mental mapping encourages identification of the most important parts of a community, from the participants’ perspective. After mapping, participants were encouraged to analyze their maps using the P.A.R.K tool, showing areas they wanted Preserve, Add, Remove and Keep out of their community. This can assist in future planning and land designation. Bev Smith shared a map of her community. This was a great workshop to hear each community’s perspective, where they have come from, how far they have come and where they hope to be in the future. 5 Continuing Conversations Throughout the Gathering, there were many opportunities to informally network and catch up on the latest progress in planning and design across the region. Over our two day event, there were many conversations and inspirations shared. We were reminded how important it is to learn from one another and share our wisdoms and creativity with those around us. Thanks to everyone for your great ideas, stories, and contributions - we look forward to meeting again soon! We are always looking to form new partnerships, so please inquire if you are interested in working with us in the future! For more information on the Indigenous Community Planning Studio or to get your community involved, please contact: Janice Barry, Department of City Planning Faculty of Architecture University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, R3T 2N2 AMC T: 204 474-6426 E: [email protected] This year’s event was a collaborative effort of the Department of City Planning’s Indigenous Planning studio and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, with continued support from CHMC and AANDC. Wishing you and your family all the best for a safe and happy 2014! 6.
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