Remember that terminology changes over time, and some disciplines reflect these changes more than others. When researching topics related to Indigenous studies you may need to use search terms that you find outdated and offensive, particularly if it is an historical topic. For instance, using the Library of Congress Subject Headings, a search for Inuit - Canada will find a different number of results compared to a search for Eskimos - Canada.
Looking for materials on Indigenous Health? This link will provide you with materials on Indigenous Health available through Archer Library, First Nations University Library, Campion College, and Luther College.
Additional subject searches related to Indigenous topics. These links will provide lists of QuickFind resources available through FNU and the University of Regina.
Searching for research on Indigenous Health can be difficult as databases and subject terms may still use dated or culturally insensitive controlled vocabulary. The University of Alberta Libraries have created search filters that make searching for Indigenous Health content easier.
One of six centres created by the Government of Canada and funded through the Public Health Agency of Canada, the NCCAH works to create a public health system that is inclusive and respectful of Indigenous peoples.
HealthCareCan is the national collection of healthcare organizations and hospitals in Canada. It is exploring how to better advance the health-related recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
The IIPH is a government organization promoting the advancement of the national health agenda concerning Indigenous health through research, knowledge sharing, and capacity building.
Hosted by the University of Victoria, the centre seeks to promote, facilitate, and lead relevant and ethical research that improves the well-being of Indigenous Peoples.
"The Indigenous Studies Portal (iPortal) connects faculty, students, researchers and members of the community with electronic resources: books, articles, theses, documents, photographs, archival resources, maps, etc.
The vision of the Indigenous Studies Portal is to provide one place to look to find resources for Indigenous studies.
This Indigenous Studies Portal is being developed by the University of Saskatchewan Library. "
Please select "Only show content I have full access to" to limit search.
The Informit Indigenous Collection covers both topical and historical issues within Indigenous studies. The multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary framework provides access to emergent and groundbreaking research within the global community, and offers scope for critical international engagement and debate. With material from Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, North America and The Pacific, the Informit Indigenous Collection is a platform for Indigenous worldviews. Over 15,700 full text records from 111 resources, starting from 1977.
The database also consists of specialist journals, conference papers, reports, magazines, e-books and grey literature unavailable elsewhere online.
The Informit Indigenous Collection provides access to emergent and groundbreaking research within the global community. This database will benefit professionals and researchers involved with Indigenous issues including anthropologists, archaeologists, people working in government departments, health services, legal services, as well as Aboriginal land councils and other Indigenous organisations. The Informit Indigenous Collection is sourced from peak professional bodies and key partners including the Aboriginal Studies Press, Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, Aboriginal Inc., Nga Pae o te Maramatanga, African Studies Association of Australasia and the Pacific, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit, Fiji Institute of Applied Studies, Center of World Indigenous Studies, Polynesian Society, Ateneo de Manila University Press, Philippine Studies Association of Australia, Malaysian Studies and many more.
"Indigenous Peoples: North America provides users with a robust, diverse, informative source that will enhance research and increase understanding of the historical experiences, cultural traditions and innovations, and political status of Indigenous Peoples in the United States and Canada. Researchers will explore the impact of invasion and colonization on Indigenous Peoples in North America, and the intersection of Indigenous and European histories and systems of knowledge through the use of manuscripts, monographs, newspapers, photographs, motion pictures, images of artwork, and more."