Matthew Hickey, Mohawk from the Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve, holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Design from the Ontario College of Art and Design. His Mohawk background profoundly influences his work. At Two Row Architect for 18 years, Matthew oversees design and development with a focus on Indigenous architecture, creating buildings, landscapes, and installations across Turtle Island. His sustainability approach emphasizes regenerative and restorative design, incorporating ecological, cultural, and economic principles, and advancing Universal Inclusivity through landscapes, food equity, water importance, and place-keeping. Matthew’s research includes Indigenous architectural history in Northern and Middle America and aligning Western ideologies with sustainable technologies for modern North America. As a tenure-track professor at OCADU, he lectures widely, including at the University of Lethbridge. He is also a member of the Waterfront Toronto Design Review Panel, a mentor at Nikibii Dawadinna Giigwag, and recently joined the Urban Land Institute’s Advisory Committee.