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SKY SPIRIT STUDIO + CONSULTING

LEADING THE CONVERSATION IN MEANINGFUL
INDIGENOUS DESIGN & CONSULTATION
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Sky Spirit Studio believes in utilizing principles of Indigenous Etiological Design© methodologies to combine qualitative and quantitative data with oral history and Indigenous law to develop meaningful action plans to further Co-Creation that centres Indigenous leadership.

SERVICES
DECOLONIZATION THROUGH DESIGN
LEADING THE CONVERSATION THROUGH ANCESTRAL GOVERNANCE

Sierra Tasi Baker (they/them) is a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation Indigenous urban and environmental designer with their MSc in Sustainable Urbanism and BEnvD in Environmental Design. Working with Mary Tasi Baker, MSc Urban Planning & Community Consultation, and Wade Baker, Master Carver and Storyteller to ensure meaningful consultation, education, and integrity are upheld throughout the entire design process.

TEAM
Gateway to Ancient Wisdom

Gateway to Ancient Wisdom

K̓esugwilakw at Work

K̓esugwilakw at Work

Photography by Georgie Lawson

Aboriginal-Awards

Aboriginal-Awards

Storytelling House_Model 2016

Storytelling House_Model 2016

Wade Baker at work

Wade Baker at work

K̓esugwilakw with Model

K̓esugwilakw with Model

Photography by Georgie Lawson

Kwakwaka'wakw World Gallery Exhibit

Kwakwaka'wakw World Gallery Exhibit

K̓esugwilakw at work

K̓esugwilakw at work

K̓esugwilakw and Halikium Painting

K̓esugwilakw and Halikium Painting

K̓esugwilakw with model

K̓esugwilakw with model

Syon House Delegation

Syon House Delegation

Emily Baker

Emily Baker

K̓esugwilakw at work

K̓esugwilakw at work

Photography by Georgie Lawson

OUR CLIENTS
CLIENTS
WHY HIRE US? 

With increasing political and operational issues around the duty to consult & accommodate, Truth and Reconciliation, and the lack of an underlying framework for respectful Indigenous consultation, the Federal Government, Provincial Governments, and Municipalities are struggling to enact meaningful change.

 

This is where we come in, as a neutral entity with expert knowledge in historic and contemporary design with groundbreaking design practices we have developed a body of work that helps to bridge gaps and provide meaningful results. We will help your company, project, team or staff to develop a bespoke action plan for education, consultation and design that will help build a sustainable future centring Indigenous leadership and design. 

 

We will be the first to listen and the last to leave the table, we are committed to practising Indigenous methodologies whilst understanding the scope of your project needs. 

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#13 K̓esugwilakw (Sierra Tasi Baker) - Design, Dance and Much More
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#13 K̓esugwilakw (Sierra Tasi Baker) - Design, Dance and Much More

On this episode of Our Storytellers, we’re joined by K̓esugwilakw, Sierra Tasi Baker. Sierra is from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and is also, Kwakwaka’wakw/Musgamagw Dzawada'enuxw, Tɫingit and Magyar (Hungarian). Sierra is an Indigiqueer leader, entrepreneur, activist and community member. Sierra is the Lead Urban Design Consultant with Sky Spirit Studio and Consulting, where they work to decolonize through design. Sierra is also a Co-Director for the Black and Indigenous Design Collective, where they work to advance Black and Indigenous voices in the spatial design fields. If that’s not enough, Sierra is also a talented performing dancer. During this episode we discuss design, family, dance, business, masculinity and much more. Sierra, thank you so much for coming on the podcast. Links: Sky Spirit Studio + Consulting: ⁠https://www.skyspiritstudio.com/⁠ Black and Indigenous Design Collective: ⁠https://www.bidc.ca/⁠ Sierra’s Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sierratasibaker/⁠ Follow Our Socials: TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ourstorytellers⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ourstorytellers/?hl=en⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@OurStorytellers?feature=shared⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551840299922⁠ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (9:46) Childhood (17:00) Design (1:00:00) Dance (1:13:00) Modelling and Fashion (1:20:47) 2-Spirit (1:43:00) Looking Forward
Origins: The Eagle
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Wade Baker in his Studio
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