Decolonizing climate crisis and housing infrastructure: learning from Indigenous land-based perspectives

In the face of the escalating climate crisis, coupled with the ongoing challenges in housing infrastructure, this research undertakes a transformative journey toward decolonization by centering on Indigenous land-based perspectives. As Indigenous and racialized scholars, we critically examine the intersection of the climate crisis and Indigenous housing infrastructure from Indigenous land-based perspectives. Following the decolonial reflective research framework, this research commences by critically examining the historical legacy of colonization on Indigenous communities, acknowledging that mainstream climate and housing policies often perpetuate systemic injustices. This study aims to deconstruct prevailing paradigms that have marginalized Indigenous voices and perspectives in climate and housing discourse. Moreover, the research illuminates the innovative approaches and practices that Indigenous peoples employ to mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis on their homes and communities. It serves as a repository of valuable insights for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners, offering a blueprint for fostering resilience that aligns with Indigenous values. This research aspires to contribute to the broader discourse on climate justice and equitable housing by advocating for a paradigm shift that recognizes and respects the traditional knowledge embedded in Indigenous land-based perspectives. Through this decolonizing lens, the study undertakings to carve a path toward more inclusive, sustainable, and culturally sensitive solutions in the critical intersection of the climate crisis and Indigenous housing infrastructure.