How to use this organiser
- Start with a world map (digital or printed). Plot each Indigenous nation or movement you study.
- Use the regional tables to record context: land, colonial pressures, resistance strategies, and solidarity allies.
- Identify shared patterns. Highlight common values, tactics, or victories using the legend.
- Plan follow-up research questions and media to investigate for deeper understanding.
Sketch & Legend
Sketch major landmasses, note key territories, or affix a printed map here.
Legend ideas
- 🔴 Resource extraction conflicts
- 🟢 Climate justice leadership
- 🔵 Language revitalisation hubs
- 🟣 Transnational solidarity alliances
- ⚫ Military / policing pressure
- ⭐ Key victory (court win, policy shift, land back)
Regional organiser
Complete at least one entry per region. Add more rows as you discover additional movements.
Region / Peoples
Colonial pressures & extractive interests
Resistance / Solidarity strategies
Comparative prompts
Shared patterns I notice…
Important differences to respect…
Questions for further research
Allies & networks to explore
Respectful research reminders
- Prioritise Indigenous-led sources, media, and scholarship.
- Note when stories are told by Indigenous voices vs. outsiders.
- Record pronunciation guides and nation names accurately.
- Remember: solidarity starts with listening and long-term relationships.