The Tribal Nations of Illinois Map is now available as an 11” x 14” puzzle. This tribal nations map puzzle can be purchased in 30-piece and 252-piece versions. This map of Native American and Indigenous Peoples tribal nations represents the original pre-contact homelands of the hundreds of Tribal Nations that existed across what is now Illinois. Most of the names shown here are the indigenous autonyms that Native American tribes use for themselves. In some cases where the original tribal name was never recorded, other common names are used. Many Native American tribes did not survive the invasion by Europeans, yet this map serves as a visual reminder of their memory. This is the first time for many of these tribes of Indigenous Peoples to ever have a place on a map. This is dedicated to the Native American nations across this land. May this Native American tribal map instill pride in Native Peoples and teach the non-Native public about our history.
