Overview

• Apple Maps now features over 250 dual place names, Indigenous land markers, and protected areas in Australia and New Zealand.
• The updates were developed in collaboration with Indigenous groups, cartographers, and language holders to ensure cultural accuracy and respect.
• Indigenous communities can contribute cultural and historical information through 'place cards,' adding photos, text, and local details in their own languages.
• The updates avoid marking definitive boundaries for Indigenous lands, reflecting the complexities of land disputes and the lack of a national database in Australia.
• This initiative builds on similar efforts in Canada and the United States in 2023, marking a global trend toward integrating Indigenous perspectives into mapping technologies.