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Indigenous Research Portals & Websites
- The Plateau Peoples’ Web Portal projectThe Plateau Peoples' Web Portal is a collaboration between the Spokan Tribe of Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, the Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe, and the Center for Digital Scholarship and Curation at Washington State University.
- Research Resources (First Nations Health Athourity)Explore Indigenous research resources and links shared by the First Nations Health Athourity.
- Indigenous Websites (Justice Institute of British Columbia)A diverse collection of Indigenous websites and brief summaries shared by the Justice Institute of British Columbia.
- First Nations & Indigenous Studies (UBC Portal)Search the University of British Columbia's First Nations & Indigenous Studies Portal (terminology, finding sources by Nation/community, Indigenous perspectives, videos, books, etc.).
- i-Portal Indigenous Studies Portal (University of Saskatchewan)Indigenous Studies Portal provided by the University of Saskatchewan.
- Indigenous Studies: Research Portals and Other Collections (University of Regina)Search this guide for a variety of Indigenous related topics (Indigenous rights, health, climate change, etc.). The University of Regina acknowledges it is located on Treaty 4 territory with a presence in Treaty 6 territory as well as the traditional homeland of the Métis.
- Indigenous Research Portal (Trent University)Search the Indigenous Research Portal at Trent University (Indigenous education, traditional knowledge, Indigenous rights, governance, and more!). Trent University acknowledges it is located on the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg, and go on to say, "We offer our gratitude to the First Peoples for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. May we honour those teachings".
- Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Databases & Journals (University of Manitoba)Find easy access to diverse Indigenous Journals and media through the University of Manitoba's Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Databases & Journals.
First Nations Councils, Assemblies, and Forums
- First Peoples' Cultural CouncilExplore First Nations languages, arts, cultures, and heritage in BC.
- First Nations SummitForum for First Nations in BC to address issues related to Treaty negotiations as well as other issues of common concern.
Federal & Provincial Government Websites
- List of First Nations in BC (BC Provincial Government)An alphabetical list of First Nations in what is now known as British Columbia and general information about each respective First Nation. Disclaimer: The federal and provincial governments of Canada do not recognize all existing First Nations by way of the Indian Act.
- Indigenous languages in Canada, 2021Statistics Canada. Release date: March 29, 2023
- Indigenous population in Canada – Projections to 2041Statistics Canada. Release date: October 6, 2021
- First Nations people, Métis and Inuit in CanadaStatistics Canada. Release date: September 21, 2022
- Statistics on Indigenous peoples (Statistics Canada)A wealth of information, resources, and external links can be found here. Date modified: 2024-08-16
- Registered or Treaty Indians in Canada – Projections to 2041Statistics Canada. Release date: October 6, 2021
- Inuit in Canada – Projections to 2041Statistics Canada. Release date: October 6, 2021
- First Nations people in Canada – Projections to 2041Statistics Canada. Release date: October 6, 2021
- Métis in Canada – Projections to 2041Statistics Canada. Release date: October 6, 2021
- Indigenous-owned businesses in Canada, 2018 (Statistics Canada)Statistics Canada. Release date: June 21, 2023
- Off-reserve First Nations people entering the labour force: Findings from the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples SurveyStatistics Canada, Release date: November 26, 2018. Correction date: November 27, 2018.
- Maps of Treaty-Making in Canada (Gov of Canada)Find treat-making maps (informed by the Canadian Federal Government) from various time periods (can download PDFs).
Museum Resources & Websites
- Resource Guides provided by the Canadian Museum for Human RightsResource guide for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People in Canada and the United States. Resource guide for Canada's Residential Schools.
- Royal BC Museum (Indigenous Material)Search Indigenous collections and learn about repatriation actions at the Royal BC Museum. 'The Repatriation Handbook' can be viewed and downloaded (PDF).
- Kettle Falls Historical CentreView historical photos of Kettle Falls, as well as photos of exhibits, Indigenous art, and interpretive signs.
- The McCord Stewart MuseumIndigenous Cultures
- Museum of Anthropology at UBCFirst Nations Collection
- Canadian Museum of HistoryGateway to Aboriginal Heritage
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Selkirk College acknowledges the traditional territories of the Sinixt (Lakes), the Syilx (Okanagan), the Ktunaxa and the Secwépemc (Shuswap) Peoples.
