Closing Plenary
Friday, October 11

9:00 – 10:00 AM: Newlab at Michigan Central, Detroit, MI

Decolonizing Design & Spaces for Liberatory Joy

9:00 – 10:00 AM
3rd Floor Studio


Public spaces have the responsibility to be reflective of and responsive to the needs of all community members. Dr. Elizabeth (Dori) Tunstall, Design Anthropologist and author of Decolonizing Design: A Cultural Justice Guidebook, offers actionable strategies for designing public spaces in solidarity with indigenous communities. Explore how to create inclusive experiences that center joy and respect cultural heritage, fostering environments that celebrate and uplift diverse voices and traditions.


Address by:

Dr. Elizabeth (Dori) Tunstall
Lead Executive Officer, Dori Tunstall, Inc.

Moderated Q&A:

Gerard Rodriguez
Indigenous Land Justice Advisor, PLACE

See Highlights from our Previous Symposium