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Jim Enote’s Counter Mapping was an incredibly thought provoking video that explained the different ways to think about maps. Enote strongly believes that maps took more land from native people than physical altercations. Often times, we think about maps like Google Maps that show the world from an aerial view. In his video, Enote challenges that perception through maps that “evoke a sense of place” and maps that prioritize “storytelling and shared knowledge over plots and boundaries.” By creating maps that include cultural and ancestral tokens, Enote aims to create a sense of community for the people who read them.  In doing so, he hopes to reclaim his people’s region and spark a renewed sense of culture and community.