Biinaagami
Map2023-08-01T19:41:23-04:00
Shé:kon, aaniin, kuei, bonjour, hello! Welcome to Biinaagami’s interactive guide to the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence watershed.
Nearly 150 Nations have cultural identities that bind them to these waters through shared responsibility including over 100 sovereign First Nations and Tribes situated within this enormous watershed. While these cultures are diverse and dynamic, they are unified in the message that it’s our role, as human beings, to listen to the waters and be their voices.
Knowing the waters is the first step. So, dive in! To the left of the map, toggle through the legends and filters to explore and situate yourself within the watershed. See how your home waters connect you to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. To the top-right, zoom in and out, and try the 3D mode, where you can pan in any direction.
You’ll notice that the watersheds and subwatersheds transcend colonial political boundaries. This has meant coordinating international data between Canada and the US, and gathering accurate information from the many sovereign First Nations in the watershed. This is a work in progress. If you notice any errors, please contact us so we can review and rectify them in consultation with the respective First Nations or Tribes of the territory.
