Maps

Maps serve many purposes, including displaying knowledge of place as well as informing decision making. Many examples are available in the map gallery:

 

Boundary Chaos! This map illustrates the First Nation Statement of Intent boundaries on the coast of B.C. Such images provide an interesting insight into the interface between western mapping ideas on one hand, and the complexity of aboriginal land use on the other. Created by Ecotrust Canada.

The Lienzo de Quauhquechollan

A lienzo is a painting on cloth that was used by indigenous peoples in Central America to communicate knowledge. The Lienzo de Quauhquechollan dating from the 1530's tells the story of how the Quauhquecholtecans of central Mexico allied with the Spanish conquistador Jorge de Alvarado to conquer Guatemala.