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Malama Aina Map

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I found it important to keep the map simple. I wanted to focus on the contrast of land. I did not want to include any names of streets or towns because I wanted to show the importance of the Island as a single landmass. This is because Hawaiians call their land, “’aina” and have a saying that is “Malama ‘aina.” This saying means that one must care for the land, so that it can give back food for the people of the land. Land is very important to the Natives. At first I drew an outline of the Island, and then I added a body of water to surround it. For me, the ocean was an important addition because it shows how secluded the Island truly is. Some people find that to be a type of paradise, while others feel trapped. Included in this map is the main roads that take people around the Island to the different districts. People can walk, drive, or bike, it just depends on the location they want to see. The distance between the green untouched areas is large, so if people want to see Hawai’i at its truest form, then they would want to drive. I did a mixture of spray paint, and regular paint because I wanted …show more content…

This changes the perception of the maps meaning. In the first week of lecture, the professor and the reading brought up an important question. She brought up, “what are you really seeing and what pieces are missing?” This creates a gap between perception and knowledge. Sight is more important than any words, and that is why this map is important. People can bring up a problem, but once they see the problem it becomes more tangible. An important reading is the “NoDAPL Map blog.” This shows how people use maps to manipulate situations. This blog supports my idea that map-makers choose what to show their selected audience, which shows the importance of what to include and exclude. If I showed too much roads or in-depth details, then it would distract the viewer from seeing the change of

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