Let’s Talk About… Home
April 11
6-10 PM | Auditorium + Atrium
The current housing crisis has been decades in the making. Housing is about more than mere shelter; it is a deeply personal and highly political reflection of what (and who) we value. Governments, scholars, professionals, and citizens continually try to shape cities into their own visions of 'home.' Many of these visions exclude Indigenous peoples, poor, racialized, and other marginalized communities. The consequences and systemic inequities of these housing policies are still being lived today, and exacerbated by the convergence of other crises: affordability, health care, climate change, and social and political polarization.
On April 11, join our panellists as they discuss the need for housing as part of a healthy and equitable society, and explore ideas to tackle these challenges alongside communities and governments.
Panellists
Speaker: Ryan Hall - Ecottrust / Siksika Nation Housing
Speaker: Dustin Couzens - Principal MODA Architecture
Speaker: Dr. Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike - Writer & Poet
Speakers: Cruz Garcia and Nathalie Frankowski - WAI Architecture Think Tank
Moderator: Alicia Ta
Let’s Talk About… Home
Thursday, April 11, 2024
6-10 PM
Location: Auditorium + Atrium
FREE with registration.
Let’s Talk About… Home
April 4-18, 2024
Atrium at Contemporary Calgary
What does home mean to you? Is it a place you dwell, a cherished emotion, a loved one, or a treasured keepsake? Engage in our immersive art installation at the Atrium Space at Contemporary Calgary, where your reflections become part of a collective exploration. Join us in celebrating the diverse perspectives and interpretations of home.
