In Conversation with the Land: Two Indigenous Practices

NYC GSD alumni were invited to  In Conversation with the Land: Two Indigenous Practices. Elisapeta Heta and Chris T Cornelius discussed their experiences as Indigenous designers, comparing and expanding upon their practices and how they seek to change the built environment and embed a stronger relationship to place through their indigenous worldviews. A panel discussion moderated by Zoë Toledo MArch ’23 followed the presentations.

Opening Remarks were given by AIANY Global Dialogues Committee members: Gregory Haley MAUD ’98, Andrea Lamberti MArch ’97, and Betsy Williamson MArch ’97. 

Speakers:
Chris T Cornelius (citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, North America), Professor and Chair of Architecture, University of New Mexico; Principal and Founder, studio:indigenous

Elisapeta Heta (Ngātiwai, Ngāpuhi, Waikato Tainui, Sāmoan, Tokelauan), Principal and Kaihautū Whaihanga (Māori Design Leader), Jasmax

Moderator:
Zoë Toledo MArch ’23 (Citizen of the Navajo Nation)

The event was free for AIANY members and open to the public. Learn more.

Organized by: AIANY Diversity and Inclusion Committee; AIANY Global Dialogues Committee; Rafael Viñoly Architects

Questions? Contact [email protected].