Margaret Wickens Pearce
20th and 21st-century Potawatomi American cartographer
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Margaret Wickens Pearce (born 1965) is a Citizen Potawatomi Nation cartographer known for creating maps that foreground Indigenous Peoples' understanding of land and place. Pearce pushes the boundaries of cartography beyond two-dimensional depictions of static and defined spaces. She draws on a wide range of archival materials and long-term collaborations with Indigenous communities to resurface their history, knowledge, and presence throughout North America.[1][2]
- Hampshire College (BA)
- Clark University (Phd)
- Humboldt State Uni (1998–2001)
- Ohio University (2005–2010)
- University of Kansas (2010–2016)
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| Born | 1965 (age 60–61) |
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| Occupation | Cartographer |
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| Known for | Mapping North American Indigenous peoples' land and place |
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Early life and education
Pearce grew up in Rochester, New York and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Hampshire College in 1989 and a Ph.D. in Geography from Clark University in 1998. She held faculty positions at Humboldt State University (1998–2001), Ohio University (2005–2010), and the University of Kansas (2010–2016).[3][1]
Career and artistic practice
She taught at Humboldt State University, Ohio University, and University of Kansas.
She operates Studio 1:1 in Rockland, Maine.[4][5][6]
In 2023, she was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in Geography & Environmental Studies.[7] In 2025, she was recognized for her innovative contributions to the field of cartography and Indigenous studies by the MacArthur Fellowship.[8]
See also
Projects
- "Coming Home to Indigenous Place Names in Canada". Canadian-American Center. June 2, 2025. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- "The Cold at Inuit Nunangat". Canadian-American Center. October 6, 2025. Retrieved October 15, 2025.