For the Life theme on the climate data portal
The myth of an “empty land” where Natives lived idly without making good use of their natural resources is persistent and served as the primary base to justify taking lands away from tribes. Contrary to stereotypes, Native Agriculture was diverse and flourishing prior to settler colonialism.
Tribes in the U.S. have always faced obstacles accessing data about their lands. Now, public data erasure magnifies these existing challenges.
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