Mapping Narratives: The Power of Indigenous Cartography

Explore the intricate realm of mapping in this TEDxBerkeley talk by UC Berkeley Assistant Professor Dr. Clancy Wilmott. Delve into her research on Indigenous mapping and discover how maps can convey profound narratives of history and culture. Learn about Dr. Wilmott's academic journey, from her BA in Communications and International Studies to her PhD in Human Geography, focusing on the legacies of mapping in settler-colonial cities. Gain insights into her current role as principal investigator of studio.geo?, an experimental geographic research studio, and her work with the Sogorea Te' Land Trust mapping Indigenous spaces of the San Francisco Bay. Discover Dr. Wilmott's contributions to the field, including her publications and her book "Mobile Mapping: Space, Cartography and the Digital." Get a glimpse of her upcoming project, "Cartotopia: An Atlas of Artificial Intelligence Maps," which explores the intersections of cartography and computation.