It's time to forge a "pan-Canadian" design identity based on indigenous values says Andrew King

Architects, designers and policymakers should join forces to write a manifesto for Canadian design that platforms indigenous communities, according to Andrew King of architecture studio Lemay.
A cohesive and inclusive Canadian design identity would help unify the country around shared values, promote local traditions, skills and materials and distinguish the country from its southern neighbour the USA, King said.
So far, he argued, similar efforts have lacked the necessary assertiveness.
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