Integrating Indigenous Cultural Values and Sustainable Architecture for Healing and Empowerment.

Nwaeke, Godspower Ikechukwu

Integrating Indigenous Cultural Values and Sustainable Architecture for Healing and Empowerment.

dc.contributor.advisor	Soto Rubio, Mauricio
dc.contributor.author	Nwaeke, Godspower Ikechukwu
dc.contributor.committeemember	Monteyne, David
dc.contributor.committeemember	Andjelic, Jessie
dc.date	2024-11
dc.date.accessioned	2024-07-04T20:09:29Z
dc.date.available	2024-07-04T20:09:29Z
dc.date.issued	2024-07-02
dc.description.abstract	This study delves into integrating Indigenous cultural values, traditional healing practices, and sustainable architecture to create a comprehensive framework for fostering healing, reconciliation, and empowerment among homeless and vulnerable Indigenous populations in Calgary, Canada. The study adopts a collaborative approach, seeking the wisdom of Indigenous Elders and engaging with members of Siksika Housing to address housing challenges, addiction recovery, and health and emotional well-being. Central to this effort is the development of five Indigenous healing principles derived from Indigenous knowledge and health practices, that serve as design guidelines for Architects and developers for creating an Indigenous Healing Center for Indigenous peoples known as the HT-CIC principles: a holistic approach to healing, traditional healing ways, community relations, Indigenous Ceremonies, and Connection to land. These principles would guide designers to create Healing Centers rooted in Indigenous healing values. The HT-CIC principles are pillars upon which Indigenous Healing and wellness are built, offering pathways toward healing, resilience, and cultural renewal. By embracing these principles, individuals and communities can reclaim their inherent strengths, honor their cultural heritage, and embark on journeys of healing and reconciliation. The study aims not only to alleviate homelessness but also to empower individuals, fostering a holistic journey towards wellness, and self-discovery while promoting Indigenous values within a sustainable built environment.
dc.identifier.citation	Nwaeke, G. I. (2024). Integrating Indigenous cultural values and sustainable architecture for healing and empowerment (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca.
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/1880/119114
dc.identifier.uri	https://doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/46710
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher.faculty	Graduate Studies
dc.publisher.institution	University of Calgary
dc.rights	University of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subject	Reconciliation
dc.subject	Indigenous Homelessness
dc.subject	Indigenous Cultural Values
dc.subject	Sustainable Architecture
dc.subject	HT-CIC Principles
dc.subject	Indigenous Healing Center
dc.subject	Holistic Approach to Healing
dc.subject	Traditional Healing Ways
dc.subject	Community Relations
dc.subject	Indigenous Ceremonies
dc.subject	Connection to Land
dc.subject.classification	Architecture
dc.subject.classification	Education--Health
dc.subject.classification	Anthropology--Cultural
dc.subject.classification	Economics--History
dc.subject.classification	Social Work
dc.subject.classification	Human Development
dc.subject.classification	Mental Health
dc.subject.classification	Psychology--Social
dc.subject.classification	Environmental Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Ethnic and Racial Studies
dc.title	Integrating Indigenous Cultural Values and Sustainable Architecture for Healing and Empowerment.
dc.type	master thesis
thesis.degree.discipline	Environmental Design
thesis.degree.grantor	University of Calgary
thesis.degree.name	Master of Environmental Design (MEDes)
ucalgary.thesis.accesssetbystudent	I do not require a thesis withhold – my thesis will have open access and can be viewed and downloaded publicly as soon as possible.