Through engaging discussions and interactive sessions, the forum will delve into critical topics such as the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement (NRTA), Section 35 rights, and Indigenous governance principles, including Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC). Attendees will gain insights into the cultural, ecological, and legal dimensions of water stewardship, guided by Indigenous-led solutions that address pressing ecological challenges and promote community resilience.

Designed to align with the department’s commitment to ecologically responsible and culturally respectful design, this forum invites students, faculty, and treaty partners to reimagine landscape architecture practices through a treaty-informed lens. By centering Indigenous perspectives and knowledge systems, participants will be inspired to integrate these values into their work, fostering landscape architecture that honours treaties, respects Indigenous sovereignty, and supports sustainable, community-driven water management initiatives.