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Indigenous Studies

A guide containing some helpful resources relating to Indigenous studies.
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Introduction to Indigenous Studies 

Use the navigation on the left to find resources to deepen your understanding of Indigenous Peoples of Canada in both a historical and present-day context..

Terminology

Database: online searchable collection of scholarly information and journals

Journal: publication of scholarly articles sharing research findings in a particular discipline

Featured Textbooks
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

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

 


       


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