As one of only two practicing Indigenous architects in Minnesota, Sam Olbekson says he’s optimistic about broader Native representation in local architecture and design. “I have the honor to help with Indigenous design facilitation, to work with bigger teams to discuss how we can think about culture and design,” he says. Olbekson, a member of the White Earth Nation, serves on the board of the American Institute of Architects Minnesota chapter and recently led the renovation of the Minneapolis American Indian Center. His firm’s portfolio includes wellness centers, cultural landscapes, and community centers. This year, he also co-founded the Minneapolis Indigenous Design Camp for teens, the first of its kind in the U.S. “Hopefully we’re inspiring what would be future generations of Native architects.”