Laura Harjo wins On The Brinck book award from UNM
NAS Associate Professor, Dr. Laura Harjo, was chosen as a recipient of the first annual On The Brinck book and lecture award from the University of New Mexico's School of Artchitecture + Planning.
Comments from the jury:
"Spiral to the Stars, by Laura Harjo, 'is a remarkable and original volume. It validates indigeneity and contextualizes western thinking within it by bringing additional voices to the forefront. The ontological approaches Harjo proposes are valuable blueprints for community engagement. Harjo shares a concept of radical sovereignty that reveals the value of marginalized communities to those who may not have knowledge of them. It is a powerful and expansive view of the potentials of design. This book will be captivating for students, reinforcing the importance of new types of scholarship. This volume starts with community and grounds itself in the personal experience and accessible writing of Harjo.'”
Congratulations, Laura!
