Indigenous mapping (original) (raw)

Indigenous mapping is a practice where Indigenous communities own, control, access, and possess both the geographic information and mapping processes. It is based on Indigenous data sovereignty/intellectual property. Indigenous cartographers tend to employ different strategies than colony-focused or empire-focused cartographers. Indigenous cartography may focus on stories, ever-changing landscapes, and traditional knowledge. Modern Indigenous mapping is closely association with decolonization. It can reclaim traditional land names and spaces, including sacred areas.