Mapping the East
Our Network Member Map
Nascent Network Members
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (12 Acres Project)
Passamaquoddy Recognition Group (Watershed of the Skutik River & Passamaquoddy Bay)
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Niamuck Land Trust (Shinnecock Land Acquisition and Stewardship Fund)
Native Roots Farm Foundation
Ramapough Munsee Land Alliance
Lake Traverse Land Project
Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe
Indigenous East is a network organization dedicated to supporting individual Indigenous communities and organizations engaged in land rematriation projects. We do not hold, nor do we plan to hold, any land ourselves. Instead, we serve as a collaborative space where Indigenous land rematriators can connect, share resources, and receive support for their efforts in restoring ancestral lands.
In addition to our overview member map, and in alignment with our mission, we are developing a comprehensive map that includes layers highlighting land areas, Indigenous and Afrimerindian communities, key species, and potential climate corridors across the eastern United States (east of the Mississippi River). Created using ArcGIS, this map is integrated into a StoryMap that thoughtfully presents these elements, ensuring they honor Indigenous worldviews and uphold Indigenous sovereignty.
ArcGIS and StoryMap coming soon!
Core Network Members
Yesa:sahį Language Project
NDPonics (Onkyayun Oheki Project)
Great Dismal Swamp Stakeholders Collaborative
Halifax Co, Virginia Land Rematriation Project
Eastern Woodlands Lacrosse
Honor Water
Saponi Nation of Ohio: Black Forest Project
Waccamaw Indian People (Dog Bluff / Horry Land Rematriation)
Featured Partners
NDPonics
7 Directions of Service
NDPonics, an indigenous-founded-and-led private non-profit foundation in Virginia, shares the same values as other indigenous people around the world - to protect and enhance the natural habitat we live in, which in turn ensured our survival for tens of thousands of years.
Indigenous East has provided coordination, grant writing, and strategic planning support to NDPonics as the organization seeks to construct an Indigenous fish passage/fish weir on a lake within a parcel of land that may be home to endangered brook trout.
Both of our organizations are partnering to utilize Mellon Foundation funds to support honoraria, materials, and meals for cultural lessons and community gatherings; preparation and Wilderness First Aid Training; capacity building for Landberry as a partner organization; Yesáh Language Convening/Multi-day language learning and immersion gathering and materials.
Learn more about NDPonics here.
7 Directions of Service is an Indigenous-led environmental justice and community organizing collective based on Occaneechi-Saponi homelands in rural North Carolina dedicated to stopping methane fracked gas infrastructure buildouts, advocating for legal Rights of Nature and developing a land, language and cultural center based on traditional Yesah teachings.
Carrying the responsibility to be a strong voice for the lands, waters, and more-than-human world, founders Crystal Cavalier Keck and Jason Keck are also leaders in land rematriation and cultural teachings. In addition to being on the convening circle for Indigenous East, Crystal leads the Halifax Co, Virginia Land Rematriation Project and is the Policy Director for Toxic Free NC and the CEO of the Missing Murdered Indigenous Women NC Coalition. Jason is the founder of Eastern Woodland Lacrosse/Saponi Stickball
Indigenous East has provided campaign support and collaborated with both Crystal and Jason to create safe, culturally relevant spaces for community members.
Learn more about 7 Directions of Service here.
