This learning resource focuses on the pre-contact Indigenous regions of North America, emphasizing the concept of sovereignty as it pertains to Indigenous nations. Students engage with a reference map illustrating various Indigenous cultural regions and their early contact boundaries. The activity encourages critical thinking through observing the map and discussing insights with a partner. Key vocabulary includes defining 'nation' and 'sovereignty.' The resource highlights different Indigenous regions, such as the Eastern Woodlands, Great Plains, Southwest, and Pacific Northwest, along with their cultural and political characteristics. Additionally, there are prompts for personal connections and understanding how these Indigenous nations exercised their self-governance prior to European contact.