New course offering: Infrastructure Design and Indigenous Nations

A new course entitled CIVE 412: Infrastructure Design with Indigenous Nations has been developed by the IPCA Economics, Infrastructure and Finance Stream for the University of Victoria. Currently, there are 37 enrolled students working directly with five partner Nations on seven Nation-identified infrastructure projects. Students undertook a month of intensive cultural acumen and historical training, including the KAIROS Blanket exercise in preparation to engage with Nation representatives. The students are encouraged to try to see beyond the scope of the project, to the values, and goals, and deeper meanings that motivate the project. Projects include: A creek restoration, clam-garden design, subdivision design, graveyard expansion planning, recreational field design, and the design of a carving shed.