Indigenous Studies: Introduction

This introduction page provides links to help new users of Laurier Library, including contact information for reaching the subject librarian, information on problematic language in the library catalogue, and links to other relevant subject guides. Any available related course guides will appear at the bottom of the page.

Powwow on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the National Indigenous Cultural Expo 2018, Edmonton.

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On Problematic Language in Library Catalogues

Libraries using the Library of Congress classification system are working towards decolonizing and Indigenizing their collections. Unfortunately, this means that use of outdated terminologies may be required in order to search for materials, e.g. Indian instead of Indigenous, or Micmac instead of Mi'kmaq.

Please visit the Library of Congress website for a searchable list of current subject headings, including current Indigenous-related subject headings.

Please visit Laurier Library's Strategic Action Plan for more information about decolonizing the Library.

Crisis Support

Some information contained in library resources may be upsetting to relatives of MMIWG, Sixties Scoop Survivors and Residential School Survivors, and their relatives. If you require support, there are crisis lines available.

Other helpful subject guides:

Data & Statistics, Human Rights, Law & Society

Canadian Studies, North American Studies

Social & Environmental Justice

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