Indigenous Studies: Websites

Brantford Regional Indigenous Support Centre - BRISC aims to provide advocacy and social, cultural and educational programming to the Urban Indigenous Community of Brantford, Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk Counties.

Canadian Council for Indigenous Business - CCIB helps keep Indigenous businesses at the forefront of the Canadian economy, fostering relationships between Indigenous entrepreneurs and Canada’s institutional enterprises to cultivate shared prosperity.

The Canadian Encyclopedia - Indigenous - The Canadian Encyclopedia plays an essential role in providing Canadians and others with accurate, updated information about our people and country.

Congress of Aboriginal Peoples - The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples represents the interests of Métis, status and Non-status Indians, and Southern Inuit Indigenous People living off-reserve in Canada.

Dictionary of Canadian Biography - Indigenous - The DCB/DBC has published 9,000 biographies, with many more to come. Drawing largely on primary sources, biographies range from politicians to public hangmen, suffragists to social workers, cardinals to cult leaders.

Indigenous Peoples: Language Guidelines ver. 3.1 - From the University of British Columbia. This guide has been produced to help UBC communicators navigate the terminology and meanings associated with this subject in order to produce the best — and most respectful — results, with the recognition that, as time passes, the terminology is subject to change and this guide will again need to be refreshed.

iPortal: Indigenous Studies Portal - The I-Portal: Indigenous Studies Portal was launched in 2006 at the University of Saskatchewan as a tool for faculty, students, researchers, and members of the community to access digital Indigenous studies resources. Its primary focus is on Indigenous peoples of Canada with a secondary focus on Indigenous peoples of the United States, Australia, Aotearoa – New Zealand, and other areas of the world.

Key Moments in Indigenous History - Timeline Infographic from Historica Canada.

Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre - MICEC is a provincial, not-for-profit, charitable and educational organization that works to promote awareness and understanding of Indigenous culture for all Manitobans.

National Association of Friendship Centres - The NAFC was established in 1972 to represent, nationally, the growing number of Friendship Centres emerging across Canada. The NAFC represents over 100 Friendship Centres and Provincial/Territorial Associations (PTAs) from coast-to-coast-to-coast which make up the Friendship Centre Movement (FCM).

National Congress of American Indians - Founded in 1944, the NCAI is the oldest, largest, and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization serving the broad interests of tribal governments and communities. NCAI, a non-profit organization, advocates for a bright future for generations to come by taking the lead to gain consensus on a constructive and promising vision for Indian Country.

Native Women's Association of Canada - A National Indigenous Organization that defends the rights, delivers programming to, and amplifies the perspectives of Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender-diverse people in Canada.

New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council - The NBAPCis the voice for approximately 28,260 Status and Non-Status Aboriginal People who reside in the Province of New Brunswick.

Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres - Founded in 1971, the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) works to support, advocate for, and build the capacity of member Friendship Centres across Ontario. Friendship Centres are places for community members and Indigenous people living in urban spaces to gather, connect with one another and receive culturally based services.

Shekon Neechie - Shekon Neechie provides a venue for Indigenous historians to gather as an e-community and share their ideas or works in progress. “Historian” in this case is broadly defined as a person who researches and presents Indigenous histories in essays, stories, photographs, videos, podcasts, or through other means and whose work is based in oral history and traditions, archival research, archaeology, and material interpretation. The historians featured here are formally trained – either within the academy or in the community – or self-taught.

We Rise - The Âhkameyihtamowin Project: Mapping Indigenous Assurgency Across Turtle Island - Collects stories of Indigenous role models, inspirations, successes, & heroes. 

FIRST NATIONS

Anishinabek Nation - The Anishinabek Nation is a political advocate for 39 member First Nations across Ontario. The Anishinabek Nation is the oldest political organization in Ontario and can trace its roots back to the Confederacy of Three Fires, which existed long before European contact.

Assembly of First Nations - AFN is an advocacy organization, taking direction and fulfilling mandates as directed by First Nations-in-Assembly through resolutions.

Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians - AIAI is mandated as a Provincial Territorial Organization (PTO) to defend and enhance the Indigenous and treaty rights of our member First Nations. It is a non-profit organization and was founded in 1969 in response to an era of oppressive policies and government practices attempting to assimilate and integrate First Nations peoples. We provide political representation and policy analysis in areas that include health, social development, education, intergovernmental affairs, and treaty rights.

Chiefs of Ontario - Chiefs of Ontario supports all First Nations in Ontario as they assert their sovereignty, jurisdiction, and their chosen expression of nationhood.

First Nations Information Governance Centre - We envision that every First Nation will achieve data sovereignty in alignment with its distinct world view.

Haudenosaunee Confederacy - The confederacy, made up of the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas was intended as a way to unite the nations and create a peaceful means of decision making. Through the confederacy, each of the nations of the Haudenosaunee are united by a common goal to live in harmony.

Cayuga Nation 

Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte 

Onondaga Nation 

Oneida Nation

Seneca Nation

Six Nations of the Grand River

Tuscarora Band of Six Nations Indians

Office of the Treaty Commissioner - The mandate of the Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC for short) is to facilitate a bilateral process to discuss treaty and jurisdictional issues between Saskatchewan First Nations and the government of Canada, with the government of Saskatchewan present as an observer.

Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta - Treaty 8 stands by its goal and mission of ensuring that our community has access to resources that arm them with the right tools to be successful. From careers to networking to knowledge, Treaty 8 is here to help our members shape the future of our nation.

Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba - The Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba is a neutral organization that aims to strengthen, rebuild, and enhance the Treaty Relationship between First Nations and Canada.

MÉTIS

Gabriel Dumont Institute - GDI is proud to provide you with this systematic look at Métis history and culture.

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak - LMFO is the recognized National voice of Métis women from across the Métis Motherland informed by the expressed priorities of grassroots Métis women.

Louis Riel Institute - As the Educational Authority for the Manitoba Métis Federation, the Louis Riel Institute promotes, builds capacity and supports the heritage and history of Métis in Manitoba through efficient, effective, culturally sensitive programs and activities.

Manitoba Métis Federation - The MMF was established in 1967 to provide democratic, responsible, and accountable governance on behalf of Red River Métis using the constitutional authorities delegated by our citizens.

Métis Nation of Ontario - In 1993, the MNO was established through the will of Métis people and Métis communities coming together throughout Ontario to create a Métis-specific governance structure. 

Métis National Council - Consistently throughout history, the Métis people have acted collectively to protect and fight for their rights, lands and ongoing existence as a distinct Indigenous people and nation within the Canadian federation – from the Métis provisional governments of Riel in Manitoba (1869-70) and Saskatchewan (1885) to contemporary Métis governments.

INUIT

Government of Nunavut - Government website that touches on all aspects of life in Nunavut.

Ilisaqsivik Society - We want Inuit culture and human potential to survive and thrive in our communities, on-the-land and in our language for all future generations and through every phase of life.

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami - The National Representational Organization Protecting and Advancing the Rights and Interests of Inuit in Canada.

Iqaluit Community Tukisigiarvik Society - Established in 2003, the organization serves as a vital resource for individuals and families in the region, offering support in areas ranging from education to cultural preservation.

Isuarsivik - Delivering holistic and culturally responsive trauma-informed recovery programs based on Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit for Nunavimmiut to renew their inner strength and wellbeing.

Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated - NTI ensures that promises made under the Nunavut Agreement are carried out. 

Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada - PIWC advocates for the rights, safety, and well-being of Inuit women, children, and gender-diverse Inuit through policy development, research, and partnerships.

Qikiqtani Inuit Association - The regional voice of Nunavut's Qikiqtani Inuit.

Tungasuvvingat Inuit - TI is an Inuit-specific urban services provider that offers community supports for Inuit of all ages.

NEWS

APTN News - Our Stories Told Our Way

First Peoples Law Blog - Blog from First Peoples Law, covers current legal topics relevant to Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Indigenous Rights - The Narwal - Articles from the Narwal regarding Indigenous rights.

Indigenous News - CBC - The Indigenous news page of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Provides a curated feed of Indigenous-focused news stories.

Nunatsiaq News - Nunatsiaq News is the newspaper of record for Nunavut and the Nunavik territory of Quebec. It has been published since 1973.

Nunavut News - Your trusted source for local news and updates.

Turtle Island News - Canada's only national native weekly newspaper.

TVO Today - Indigenous - Indigenous content from TVOntario.

Windspeaker.com - Each year, Windspeaker.com publishes hundreds of news articles focused on Indigenous peoples, their issues and concerns, and the work they are undertaking to build a better future for themselves, their children and the children as yet unborn.

LANGUAGE

Anishinaabemdaa - Anishinaabemowin, the language of the Anishinaabe nation, is one of the oldest and most historically important Native American languages in North America, but it is in danger of becoming extinct if not passed on to a new generation.

Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development Institute (University of Alberta) - Today, CILLDI continues to be dedicated to the revitalization of Indigenous languages through documentation, teaching, and literacy.

First Peoples' Cultural Council - The mandate of FPCC is to assist B.C. First Nations in their efforts to revitalize their languages, arts, cultures and heritage.

Indigenous Language Institute (USA) - The mission of the ILI is to provide vital language-related programs and services to Native nations, tribes, and communities so that their individual and collective identities, traditional wisdom, values, and their inherent right to self-determination—especially in language immersion and revitalization—are passed on to future generations through their original languages.

Inuit Uqausinginnik Taiguusiliuqtiit - IUT is a language authority, created by the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. It’s purpose is to document and share expertise on the Inuit Language and to make decisions about the language on behalf of all Nunavummiut.

Native Languages of the Americas - We are a small non-profit organization dedicated to the survival of Native American languages, particularly through the use of Internet technology. Our website is not beautiful. Probably, it never will be. But this site has inner beauty, for it is, or will be, a compendium of online materials about more than 800 indigenous languages of the Western Hemisphere and the people that speak them.

Oshkaabewis Native Journal - Published since 1979, the Oshkaabewis Native Journal has served as an interdisciplinary forum for significant contributions to knowledge about the Ojibwe language. Contributions included monolingual and bilingual Ojibwe stories in the double vowel orthography, scholarly articles and reviews of Ojibwe language material.

Tusaalanga (Let me hear) - Language learning resource

Uqausiit -  A database created by Inuit Uqausinginnik Taiguusiliuqtiit to document and share information on  the Inuktut language in Nunavut - including Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun. 

MEDIA & ART

Aboriginal Peoples Television Network - APTN launched in 1999 as the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world. Since then, the network has become a global leader in programming that celebrates the rich diversity of Indigenous Peoples at home and abroad.

Art Gallery of Ontario - Indigenous Collections - Listing of Indigenous objects in the AGO.

imagineNATIVE - imagineNATIVE is the world’s largest presenter of Indigenous screen content. The organization is recognized locally, nationally, and internationally for excellence and innovation in programming and as the global centre for Indigenous media arts.

Indigenous Cinema from the National Film Board of Canada - Discover the NFB’s rich online collection of Indigenous-made films.

Media Indigena (Podcasts) - From day one, MEDIA INDIGENA’s raison d’etre has been to inspire and conspire with those sharing our passion for advancing the well-being of Indigenous peoples.

Muskrat Magazine - MUSKRAT is an online Indigenous arts and culture magazine that honours the connection between humans and our traditional ecological knowledge by exhibiting original works and critical commentary. MUSKRAT embraces both rural and urban settings and uses media arts, the Internet, and wireless technology to investigate and disseminate traditional knowledges in ways that inspire their reclamation.

National Gallery of Canada - Indigenous Collections - Listings of Indigenous objects in the NGC.

Smoke Signals Radio - For close to three decades, listeners have been tuning in to Smoke Signals, a First Nations radio program that incorporates current affairs storytelling, music and traditional teachings.

Unreserved with Rosanna Deerchild (CBC Radio) - Unreserved is the radio space for Indigenous voices — our cousins, our aunties, our elders, our heroes. Rosanna Deerchild guides us on the path to better understand our shared story. Together, we learn and unlearn, laugh and become gentler in all our relations.

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Please visit the Human Rights Subject Guide for more information on the rights of Indigenous peoples and United Nations resources.

Native Land Digital - An interactive map displaying Indigenous lands around the globe. Can be searched by territories, languages or treaties.

Paths to Reconciliation - Canadian Geographic maps of residential schools and unmarked gravesites.

Sixties Scoop - The Canadian Encyclopedia - Brief introduction to the Sixties Scoop and the impact it has on Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation - The Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation is a new, independent organization, established with an initial fund of $50 million from the National Sixties Scoop Settlement.

Sixties Scoop Settlement - The official website for the 60s Scoop Settlement claims process.

Sixties Scoop Survivors - Southern Chiefs' Organization Inc. - Information and resources about the Sixties Scoop.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Archived Site - Library and Archives Canada's (LAC) Truth and Reconciliation Commission Web Archive provides access to archival copies of the websites of organizations connected with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC)

United Nations & Decolonization - When the United Nations was established in 1945, 750 million people - almost a third of the world's population then - lived in Territories that were non-self-governing, dependent on colonial Powers. Since then, more than 80 former colonies have gained their independence.

Wawahte: Stories of Residential School Survivors - Full Documentary - Wawahte is an educational documentary based on the book of the same title by Robert P. Wells, first published in 2012. It tells the story of Indian Residential Schools from the perspective of three of its survivors.

Whose Land - Whose Land is a web-based app that uses GIS technology to assist users in identifying Indigenous Nations, territories, and Indigenous communities across Canada.

The Treaty Map - Yellowhead Institute - The Map depicts three eras of treaty-making: Pre-Confederation (1763-1867), Confederation-Era (1867-1921), and so-called “Modern” Treaties (1975-Present). It also includes descriptions of the era of Indigenous diplomacy and an overview of non-treaty lands. The Treaty Map is a comprehensive overview of treaty in Canada.

About Indigenous Peoples and Communities - Government of Canada - Find out about Canada's First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and communities, and their arts, cultures and histories. Indigenous peoples are also known as Aboriginal peoples in Canada.

Collection Search - Library & Archives Canada - Use this tool to search records and publications across most of the collections held by Library and Archives Canada.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada - Government of Canada - Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) continues to renew the nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, government-to-government relationship between Canada and First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Day Schools Project - Research Guide - Library & Archives Canada - The Day Schools Project (DSP) digitized and described records related to the Federal Indian Day Schools system and its legacy. The records discussed in this guide are generally about schools attended by First Nations and Inuit, although many children of the Métis Nation attended these institutions. This guide explains how to search for and read these records.

First Nations in Canada - Government of Canada - First Nations in Canada is an educational resource designed for use by young Canadians; high school educators and students; Aboriginal communities; and anyone interested in First Nations history.

First Nations Reserves - Western Canada - Library & Archives Canada - Search this database to find maps and plans that relate to First Nations reserves and settlements in Western Canada. This includes British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories (as well as areas that are now part of Nunavut but were formerly part of the Northwest Territories). Dates range from 1770 to 1990 but are mostly 1880 to 1919.

Indexes of Western First Nations Bands: Languages, Agencies, Inspectorates, and Regional Offices - Library & Archives Canada - This index is a list of the standardized names of First Nations Bands in Western Canada used in Collection Search, as well as other existing spellings or names. This index can be used to identify the most useful search terms in order to locate the records for a specific band that you are looking for.

Indian Affairs Annual Reports, 1864-1990 - Library & Archives Canada - This database includes annual reports from the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and its predecessors from 1864 to 1990.

Indigenous Language and Culture Recordings - Library & Archives Canada - Discover Indigenous language and culture audiovisual recordings in archives across Canada, including Library and Archives Canada (LAC) and provincial and territorial archives. This resource guide, compiled by a team of seven Indigenous archivists from across Canada, enhances access to and awareness of Indigenous languages and cultures.

Indigenous Services Canada - Government of Canada - Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) works collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Library and Archives Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission Web Archive - The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) completed its work with the release of its final report and the creation of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, located at the University of Manitoba. Use this archive to access archived websites of organizations connected with the TRC.

Map of Ontario Treaties and Reserves - Government of Ontario - Learn about the treaties that cover where you live, go to school or work, and find reserves in Ontario.

Map Room- Government of Canada - Find a map or geospatial dataset of the North, First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities or programs for Indigenous communities. The maps are available as web-based interactive maps or static maps that can be downloaded and printed.

Maps - Government of Ontario - Links to printable maps.

Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation - Government of Ontario - Ministry home page.

Statistics on Indigenous Peoples - Statistics Canada - Stats collected by the federal government on a number of topics including demographics, education, health, income, language and other areas of interest.

Treaties, Agreements and Negotiations - Government of Canada - Provides links regarding treaties and agreements made in the past and under current negotiation.

Treaties, Surrenders and Agreements - Library & Archives Canada - Search this database for historic treaties, land surrenders and related agreements between the Crown, First Nations, and in one instance, the Métis.

Understanding the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Government of Canada - Links to government resources for the NDTR.