IST: Indigenous Studies

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This guide provides a variety of resources for students and instructors interested in indigenizing and decolonizing their written work.

This research guide presents a curated selection of key print and electronic books related to Indigenous Knowledge held at the Camosun Library. Works are organized by discipline and theme (though many are cross- or interdisciplinary) and focus on Indigenous Knowledge from local, national, and international contexts. For instructors seeking to Indigenize their curriculum, these resources represent a starting point for investigating various forms of knowledge from the perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and their colleagues.

The Indigenous Studies guide is curated for IST students, however contains resources appropriate for all. If you are seeking information on Reconciliation; Canadian Residential Schools; the 60s scoop (and related ongoing practices); or, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit; visit the Residential Schools, Sixties Scoop, and MMIWG2S pages of this guide.

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day, and since 2021, has been recognized in Canada as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Orange Shirt Day guide provides resources related to Phyllis Webstad's (Northern Secwépemc, Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation) personal story of survival from the St. Joseph Mission Residential School in William's Lake, Canada's Indian residential school system, and Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.

This guide presents a selection of resources in support of all members of the Camosun community in their work to make actionable change to dismantle racism and work towards anti-oppression and social justice. There is Indigenous content on all of the pages, but the "Decolonization & reconciliation," "In the classroom & beyond" and "Anti-ableism" pages may be of particular interest.

Part of the greater "Music" guide, this page provides a diverse array of resources related to Indigenous music including a list of Indigenous musicians organized by genre (a wide variety of fantastic artists!).

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day and is held in celebration and recognition of the diverse and distinct cultures, heritage, and achievements of Indigenous Peoples – First Nations, Inuit, and Metis – in Canada. This guide presents a sampling of resources that has been created in celebration of the Indigenous authors and topics featured in our library collection.

The Indigenous Literature Guide has been developed for students enrolled in ENGL 164. The guide provides an array of resources related to Indigenous authors and their works.

This guide supports students taking HLTH 111: Indigenous People's Health and those interested in Indigenous health topics. It contains information and links to resources related to Indigenous health including article databases, ebooks, media, websites, citation help and more.