Jonah Blackmon’s Post

#30daymapchallenge Day 12 : South America This map shows the 450+ known indigenous groups of South America. South America is home to an incredibly diverse collection of indigenous groups, each with its own unique cultures, languages, and traditions. The rich tapestry of indigenous communities in the region includes the Quechua and Aymara in the Andes, the Mapuche in Chile and Argentina, the Yanomami in the Amazon rainforest, and many more. These groups have historically thrived in a variety of ecosystems, from high-altitude mountains to dense jungles. However, the current geopolitical boundaries in South America often cut across ancestral lands, leading to challenges for indigenous communities in maintaining their traditional ways of life. The imposition of national borders has sometimes resulted in the fragmentation of indigenous territories, leading to issues of land rights, resource management, and cultural preservation. Despite these challenges, indigenous groups in South America continue to assert their rights, advocate for recognition, and play a crucial role in shaping the region's cultural diversity. The data for this map was sourced from Native Land Digital. If you would like to explore the data for yourself in detail, NLD offers a wonderful interactive map service for global indigenous territories here: https://native-land.ca/ #gis #esri #cartography #maps