For more than 35 years Hilderman Thomas Frank Cram (HTFC) has been a leader in the negotiation and implementation of aboriginal land claims in Canada. Working closely with First Nations and other governments, the firm assumes a wide range of roles and responsibilities in the successful resolution of long-standing grievances.
This project demonstrates pioneering work by landscape architects and excellence in the application of landscape architectural knowledge, skills, and values to non-traditional areas of professional practice.
The work has contributed to the resolution of long-standing grievances between aboriginal people and governments, leading to reconciliation, healing and restoration.
The breadth of the work is remarkable as evidenced by the diversity of the subject matter, expansive study areas, the span of time, and the eclectic roles and responsibilities of the landscape architect.
HTFC's ground-breaking accomplishments in aboriginal land claims demonstrate the unique capacilities and knowledge of landscape architects and raise the discipline's profile amongst aboriginal communities, governments, other professionals and the public.
