Indigenous Conversations and the Library: Home

The University of Regina is situated on Treaty 4 lands with a presence in Treaty 6. These are the territories of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis/Michif Nation. Today, these lands continue to be the shared Territory of many diverse peoples from near and far. The nêhiyawak originally referred to Regina as oskana kā-asastēki which literally means "The place where bones are piled up." This is why Regina's nickname is "Pile O'Bones" and this is the origin of the name of our current location in Wascana Park.

Office Of Indigenization

Please note that when researching certain subjects the word choices used by authors and organizations may be not be appropriate or may be offensive. 

Where possible this guide has showcased articles and books that utilize respectful wording and inclusive language choices.

Older and outdated terms may appear, and unfortunately may be necessary to conduct research. 

These issues and their resolutions are ongoing and a major part of library decolonization conversations. 

If you require assistance in navigating these research challenges please contact the library.

Many of the subjects, articles, books and videos found on this LibGuide and in further research can include challenging and triggering content, included but not limited to the following:

• Discussions of self-harm
• Violence and discrimination towards women
• Violence and discrimination towards children
• Sexual violence towards adults and children
• Graphic language, violent images, etc.

Please proceed in research with self-care, and reach out to university or community support groups if needed. 

Student Counselling Services

• First Nations University Library
• Gabriel Dumont Institute Library
• University of Regina Policy on Respectful Engagement with Elders, Traditional Knowledge Keepers, and/or Old Ones

Library Subject Guides:

• First Nations University Library Guides
• Indigenous Studies Library Guide
• Indigenous Studies 100 CT1 français: Introduction aux études autochtones

• ta-tawâw Student Centre
• Indigenous Career Education
• First Nations University of Canada Student Success Services & Elder Services

• nisitohtamowin ᓂᓯᑐᐦᑕᒧᐃᐧᐣ

• An Introduction to Understanding Indigenous Perspectives in Canada (First Nations University of Canada

• 4 Seasons of Reconciliation (First Nations University of Canada)

• Indigenous Canada (University of Alberta - trailer below)

Check out the National Film Board database for many films of interest (below and similar):

• nîpawistamâsowin : We Will Stand Up
• Woman Dress
• Urban.Indigenous.Proud: Full Circle
• Women, Contemporary Aboriginal Issues, and Resistance
• Angry Inuk

As provided by email to campus by Lori Campbell and University of Regina Communications: