Native-Land.ca
Find out the locations of indigenous peoples worldwide
Native-Land.ca is an educational resource that maps out the traditional territories, languages, and treaties of Indigenous peoples worldwide. Founded by Victor Temprano in 2015, the site aims to foster conversations about the history of colonialism, Indigenous ways of knowing, and settler-Indigenous relations. The platform is now managed by Native Land Digital, an Indigenous-led nonprofit organization.
How Does It Work?
The website features an interactive map where users can enter a location, such as a zip or postal code, to see the Indigenous territories that overlap in that area. The map is vibrant and detailed, showcasing the complexity and diversity of Indigenous histories. It also includes a teacher's guide, a blog chronicling the site's development, and information about contributors and sources.
Website Description
You can use it directly above by entering your address, or by mousing or clicking around on the map to see the relevant territories in a location.
Once you click, a number of links will appear with different nation names. By clicking on those links, you will be taken to a page specifically about that nation, language, or treaty, where you can view some sources, give feedback, and learn a little more. We are always trying to expand our resources on these pages.
You can also export the map to a printable image file, turn map labels on or off to see non-Indigenous borders and towns, and select or search from a dropdown of territories, treaties, and languages.
