How can mapping and counter-mapping create multiple ways of knowing places and lands? In this panel, diverse cartographic practices show different ways of undoing hegemonic maps: Susan Blight and Hayden King reclaim and rename urbanized settler spaces using billboards and street signage; Nicky Recollet uses GIS within Robinson Huron Waawiindaamagewin to map multifaceted land use in support of land management, treaty claims, and environmental protection. Reflecting on the pragmatic and conceptual tools needed for counter-mapping, panelists share a toolkit for rethinking cartography.
Presenter Biographies
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Ogimaa Mikana Project is an artist collective founded by Susan Blight (Anishinaabe, Couchiching) and Hayden King (Anishinaabe, Gchi’mnissing) in January 2013. Through public art, site-specific intervention, and social practice, they assert Anishinaabe self-determination on the land and in the public sphere.
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Since birth, Nicky Recollet has had a strong connection to the land known as Wanabitibing, alongside the traditional territories of the Robinson Huron Treaty (1850). Having such strong roots with Anishinabek culture, Nicky places the values that her ancestors passed down to her with the utmost respect, and appreciates the roles and responsibilities of her spirit. With over ten years expertise in GIS and database management, Nicky applies strong skills with geospatial analysis to projects and activities in Anishinabek territory. Nicky has served in a variety of roles over the past fifteen years, including as acting GIS Analyst with the Robinson Huron Waawiindaamaagewin, and as developer of Crane’s Atlas, a sole-proprietorship First Nations business. Recollet holds a degree in Biology from Algoma University, a graduate certificate from Sault College, a diploma from Cambrian College, and is undertaking a Masters in GIS Applications. Nicky is keen to contribute her knowledge and skills to grow Anishinabek communities by building relationships and connections for the protection of Mother Earth and all our relations.
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(Counter-)Mapping
Moderated by Heather Dorries
Streaming January 22, 5pm – January 27, 5pm, 2021.
Video Documentation
(Counter-)Mapping discussion with Susan Blight, Heather Dorries, Hayden King, and Nicky Recollet.
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