Our work with Native Nations has taught us much about cultural design

Our relationships and work with Indigenous communities and partners has shaped us

We have learned some about many traditions. We have witnessed the ways tribes keep their traditions, while acknowledging the need to grow and adapt. We’ve seen struggles with health and homelessness, the effects of generational trauma, and the search for wholeness and dignity. We’ve seen new ideas and new prosperity creating self-sufficiency and momentum. And we are part of it; the holding on and the letting go, the influence of ancestors and worldview of youth. Past, present, and future challenges and opportunities exist within the planning, design, and construction of every project Blue Star takes part in. We believe that engaging with such a diverse group of tribes, that share so much in common, makes us better designers and people. Our experiences influence our practice and humbly shape our role as design professionals.