Step 1: Research local indigenous history from your region.



This step is crucial in that it allows you to start creating a connection to place. Where we live now in Cascadia, often has been changed dramatically from the environment that existed before European contact. By learning about the people who still occupy the space and have for thousands of years, we are better able to make a connection to the culture and meaning of the spaces we now share.

Acknowledging Native Place

Accessing maps such as the one below are a great place to start to begin to understand the distinct cultures and distribution of indigenous peoples across the landscape of Cascadia. Most tribes have information centers, museums and longhouses that you can connect with as you begin your journey towards greater understanding and recognition of native culture.