Join d.talks in conversation with K. Jake Chakasim and Neena Verma on diaspora and belonging. This discussion is co-presented with the Calgary Public Library.

As we navigate isolating lockdowns, masking, and even mourning, what does it mean to care for others? What is the role of architecture in creating a feeling of belonging? What stories of occupation and conflict can be amended with new ways forward? 

Hear from:

K. Jake Chakasim, a Cree architect from the Mushkegowuk Territory (Northern Ontario) and a doctoral candidate at the University of British Columbia’s School of Community and Regional Planning. 

Neena Verma, a practicing architect, teacher and writer based in New York City. Her work queries the limits of contemporary architectural discourse—culturally, geographically and temporally.

Moderated by: Alicia Ta, Co-chair of the FOLD Editorial Committee who works in Planning at the City of Calgary and is an active volunteer with local community organizations.

This discussion is open to the public and free of charge. Register to receive a link.

This program is part of WriteON 2021, a critical writing workshop series calls attention to the ethics and meaning of design. The theme of this year’s series is: amend. A call for applications is open through April 4, 2021.

Find Amend here. 

Thanks to Calgary Arts Development for support of this program and to the ongoing support of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts and Calgary Public Library.