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The Indigenous Society of Architecture, Planning, and Design considers architecture a holistic environmental practice inclusive of architecture, planning, interior, landscape, and environmental design. Creating solutions for all communities depends on respecting places and accessing knowledge to design, construct, and build healthy environments. Architectural knowledge lies within Indigenous communities and within formalized education. It is imperative that a new generation of Indigenous architects, designers, and planners conserve, transform, and shape the environments Indigenous people and communities live in. It is a privilege and responsibility to understand the architectural knowledge that has sustained Indigenous communities for millenia. As the keepers of worldviews, knowledge bases, and cultural practices, Indigenous designers can foster a rebalance of lifeways and sustainable future for all beings.

For Indigenous nations, architecture serves as a path to exercise and celebrate tribal sovereignty, and the advancement of traditional knowledge. As Indigenous Scholars of Architecture, Planning, and Design, we support present Indigenous students and professionals and work to empower future generations of Indigenous communities across many lands and waters to access architectural education. As Indigenous Scholars, our communities are rooted in an enriched ecological past; we will contribute toward a restorative revolution that rebuilds connections between the built and natural. The cross-pollination and mutual support of Indigenous and allied peoples is imperative to work toward a future of true sustainability. Challenging the current status quo in architecture is vital to propelling Indigenous architecture and all architecture into a future of innovation and reciprocity with the natural environment.

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