The Feast is the first edition of an annual event that aims to transform architectural education in university settings in Canada. This first edition of The Feast is a two-day workshop grounded in Indigenous knowledge through practices of storytelling, sharing, making, and becoming. Indigenous knowledge keepers will host talks, fabrication and art workshops, food making and sharing!

Monday, April 3

10:00 a.m. Opening Prayer Featuring Algonquin Elder Annie Smith St. George (The Pit)

10:15 a.m. Listening In Panel moderated by Dr. Kahente Horn-Miller (Kanien:keha’ka) Featuring Elders Annie Smith St. George, Maria Campbell (Métis), Louise Halfe (nehiyaw).

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. BREAK

2:00 p.m. Concurrent Workshops:
​Andrés C. López: Weaving Together, Learning Together
Justine Deschenes: Feeding the Indigenous Resistance
Vanessa Cyr: Indigenous Teachings and Crafts
Pinock Smith: Introduction to Algonquin Culture through Materials
Dolcy Meness: Technique Never Changes

3:00 p.m. Dani Printup: CUAG Tour

5:00 p.m. END DAY

Tuesday, April 4

9:15 a.m. Welcome Back (The Pit)

9:30 a.m. Concurrent Workshops:
      Justine Deschenes: Feeding the Indigenous Resistance
      Pinock Smith: Introduction to Algonquin Culture through Materials
      Dolcy Meness: Technique Never Changes

BREAK 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. Concurrent Workshops:
      Maria Cambell: nipi, ni wahkoman
      Louise Halfe: wahkotowin in action
      Annie Smith St. Georges: The Seven Grandfathers

5:00 p.m. Conclusion: Elders Comment on Architectural Education

5:30 p.m. THE FEAST