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Indigenous Studies

A guide containing some helpful resources relating to Indigenous studies.

Indigenous Research Topics

When doing research on Indigenous matters, it is best practice to:

  • look for Indigenous voices on the topic
  • use academic resources, oral teachings, podcasts, blog posts, or news articles 
Try these Search terms:
  • Indigenous
  • Native American
  • Inuit
  • First Nations
  • Métis

Featured Databases:

Indigenous Media & Publishing

Citing Oral teachings from Indigenous Elders or Knowledge Keepers

NorQuest Library has noted that the formal APA style does not have a format for Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers so we have developed this citation style in the spirit of wahkôhtowin and reconciliation. 

APA style:
In-Text citation
Reference Citation

MLA Style:
In-Text citation
Reference Citation

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