Honouring Our Ways Handbook

We collaborated with the Honouring Our Ways (HOW) advisory group on the creation of a visually stunning community planning handbook, designed to honour and reflect Indigenous ways of planning. Rooted in over twenty years of community-led planning experiences with British Columbia First Nations, this 28-page resource is a guide for both community planners and members, making the process more accessible, engaging, and culturally grounded.

Featuring immersive illustrations, the handbook incorporates water-based imagery—symbolized by a flowing river—representing the journey of planning. Meanwhile, an octopus, medicine bundle, and plant sprout mark key insights throughout the guide.

With a focus on connection, storytelling, and action, the Honouring Our Ways guide empowers communities to move forward together, creating meaningful and lasting change.