Indigenous Studies: Books & eBooks

This page contains links to suggested subject-specific titles available through Omni, which researchers may want to include in their search.

Encyclopedias & Indexes

Start here. Encyclopedias, indexes, and directories, as well as news aggregators, newspaper articles and internet resources can help you get familiar with your topic before you plunge into full research mode.

Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada (online preview) - All four volumes are available in full through the library.

Indigenous Peoples: An Encyclopedia of Culture, History, and Threats to Survival

Bibliography of Indigenous Peoples in North America

Reference Encyclopedia of the American Indian

Newest Books and eBooks in Omni

This link will take you to a list of relevant book titles added to the library collection since 2025. You can use the modifiers to narrow your focus, or add keywords to change the search.

Researchers should also try browsing the book stacks! You can also try Omni's Virtual Browse feature for physical books housed at Laurier. 

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 Unfortunately, this means that use of outdated terminologies may be required in order to search for materials, e.g. Indian instead of Indigenous, or Micmac instead of Mi'kmaq.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 list of current Indigenous-related subject headings.

You can also search eBook resources directly through databases:

Laurier Library's Full eBook Collection

Can't find the book you're looking for in Omni or our databases? You can make a request to borrow items from other library systems. Learn more about requesting materials from other libraries.