Calgary 
Events Description
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 panelists 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.
Panelists (6 total)
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
Installation
Installation name: Let’s Talk About… Home
Dates: April 4-18, 2024
Location: Atrium at Contemporary Calgary
Event: Free and open to the public
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.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : Free
Free
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: April 4 to 18, 2024
Event name: Let’s Talk About… Home
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024
Time: 6-10pm
Installation name: Let’s Talk About… Home
Dates: April 4-18, 2024
Venue & Address
Auditorium & Atrium at Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2C4
Wheelchair accessible
Paid Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
