Research guides: Indigenizing Citations at Camosun: Need more help?

Indigenization & Reconciliation at the Library

Students and instructors seeking guidance related to Indigenous content in the Camosun Library should contact Robbyn Lanning, Lead Librarian for Indigenization & Reconciliation.

Robbyn is a settler-Canadian of Irish heritage, born and presently living and working in, lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Territories. She is happy to collaborate with you in conjunction with your subject liaison librarian.

Contact Robbyn:

Email: lanningr@camosun.ca
Phone: 250-370-3501
More information about Robbyn

Curriculum Developer - CETL

Instructors seeking help to indigenize their course content should contact Natasha Parish, Curriculum Developer - Indigenization.

Sing.gaay’laa everyone! I am Natasha Parrish. I am a Kyaanuuslii Haida through my mother and English settler womxn through my father. I was raised in Teechamitsa Lək̓ʷəŋən Territory in a large family. I graduated UVic with a Postgraduate Degree in Secondary Teaching and later a Master of Arts in Indigenous Nationhood. I spent seven exceptional years with the Sooke School District as an Indigenous Teacher at both West Shore and Belmont Schools.

I am excited to be working with CETL at Camosun College. Relationships and reciprocity are at the heart of my practice. I am excited about Indigenous education and how we can infuse courses with Indigenous pedagogies and content in authentic ways. Haawa.

Contact Natasha:

Email: parrishn@camosun.ca
Phone: 250-370-4992
More information about Natasha

Indigenous-themed research guides from Camosun Library

Indigenous Knowing
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.
Indigenous Studies
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, or the 60s scoop (and related ongoing practices), visit the Residential Schools and Sixties Scoop pages of this guide.
Orange Shirt Day
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 Secwpemc, 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.
Dismantling Racism & Oppression
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.
Indigenous Music
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!).
National Indigenous Peoples Day
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.
ENGL 164: Indigenous Literature
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.
HLTH 111: Indigenous Peoples' Health
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, e-books, media, websites, citation help and more.