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Indigenous Peoples in Canada

These resources provide a wealth of information on local First Nations, as well as Indigenous Peoples and issues across Canada.

See also: our Reconciliation and Residential Schools in Canada pages.

  •  Last updated: November 22, 2023

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Check these out the next time you’re in the Library.

Pacific Northwest First Nations People and Culture

Pacific Northwest First Nations People and Culture

Held by the Land by Leigh Joseph
Held by the Land by Leigh Joseph
Tinae7 Cht Ti Temixw: We Come From This Land: A Walk Through The History Of The Squamish People by Squamish Nation
Tinae7 Cht Ti Temixw: We Come From This Land: A Walk Through The History Of The Squamish People by Squamish Nation
Jesintel : Living Wisdom From Coast Salish Elders by Darrell Hillaire Children of the Setting Sun Productions
Jesintel : Living Wisdom From Coast Salish Elders by Darrell Hillaire Children of the Setting Sun Productions
Knowledge Within
Knowledge Within
What Was Said to Me by Ruby Sti'tum'atul'wut Peter
What Was Said to Me by Ruby Sti'tum'atul'wut Peter
Kamloopa by Kim Senklip Harvey
Kamloopa by Kim Senklip Harvey
Indigenous Fiction

Indigenous Fiction

Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice
Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice
Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley
Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley
VenCo by Cherie Dimaline
VenCo by Cherie Dimaline
The Circle by Katherena Vermette
The Circle by Katherena Vermette
Never Whistle at Night
Never Whistle at Night
This House Is Not A Home by Catherine Lafferty
This House Is Not A Home by Catherine Lafferty

on the web

These recommended websites are free and easily accessible! All you need is an internet connection.

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2 Spirits of BC

BC Indigenous 2SLGBTIQ+ Wellness Program

BC Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

British Columbia's "Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation" page provides access to information about the Ministry itself as well as news and services relating to Indigenous groups throughout the province.

BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

The Declaration Act establishes the UN Declaration as the Province’s framework for reconciliation, as called for by the TRC’s Calls to Action.

CBC News Indigenous

The latest news and current affairs from Indigenous communities across Canada.

First Peoples: A Guide for Newcomers

Online version of the City of Vancouver's "First Peoples: A Guide for Newcomers." Aimed at newcomers, this guide serves as a great resource for anyone wanting an introduction to Aboriginal issues and history in Canada. Also available in print at the Library. You can also check out the Surrey First Peoples Guide for Newcomers.

First Voices

FirstVoices is an online space for Indigenous communities to share and promote language, oral culture and linguistic history. Language teams work with elders to curate and upload audio recordings, dictionaries, songs and stories. Search over 75 language sites, many of which are accessible for public learning.

Indigenous Business Navigator

ISC has launched the Indigenous Business Navigator service, to assist Indigenous individuals, businesses, organizations and communities in accessing Government of Canada programs and services that could support their business and economic-development needs.

Indigenous Canada – University of Alberta

From an Indigenous perspective, this free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) explores key issues facing Indigenous peoples today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations.

Indigenous Education: The National Centre for Collaboration

To celebrate and showcase the multitude of Indigenous educational experiences that exist around the country, NCCIE serves as an accessible, shared, informational resource for all peoples of Canada.

Indigenous Foundations (UBC)

Indigenous Foundations was developed by the First Nations & Indigenous Studies Program at the University of British Columbia for students, teachers, researchers and the broader public. It is a great information resource that covers key topics relating to the histories, politics, and cultures of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada.

Indigenous Services Canada

"Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) works collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities."

IndigiNews

IndigiNews is dedicated to covering the news in a way that allows for your stories to be heard, understood and respected. We aim to produce valuable, relevant, and trustworthy content by listening to the communities we serve through our work. Our reporters are currently covering the Okanagan Valley and Vancouver Island.

Métis Nation British Columbia

The voice of Métis in BC.

Musqueam Nation

West Vancouver is on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Nation).

The official site of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Nation), with information about governance, lands, current events, and their social sector.

National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

"We will find the truth by gathering many stories from many people. These truths will weave together to show us what violence really looks like for Indigenous women and girls in Canada."

Native Education College

At Native Education College, we help Indigenous learners realize their potential in a supportive and cultural environment.

Red Women Rising: Indigenous Women Survivors in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

In 2019, the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre released this report based on the lived experience, leadership, and expertise of Indigenous survivors. This is the culmination of a participatory process with 113 Indigenous women and 15 non-Indigenous women regarding the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Squamish Nation

West Vancouver is on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Nation).

The official site of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), with access to current news and events as well as cultural and historical information.

Tsleil-Waututh Nation

West Vancouver is on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Nation).

The official site of the Tseil-Waututh Nation, with information about their history, governance, businesses, lands, and community projects and events.

Urban Native Youth Association

UNYA strives to support Indigenous youth by providing a diverse continuum of advocacy, preventative and support services that respond to their immediate and long-term needs.

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Encyclopedia of British Columbia

Know BC is home to the Encyclopedia of British Columbia, an authoritative resource on BC past and present that features more than 4,000 articles and 1,500 accompanying photographs, maps, charts and tables, as well as sound and video clips.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only

Points to the Past

Points to the Past provides access to primary source material dating from 1450 to 2008. This includes over half a million books, digitized newspapers (The Economist, Financial Times, and more), 6.5 million manuscript pages, maps, photos, pamphlets, sermons and poems.

Available in the library and at home within BC.

multimedia

Photos, videos and more, available online for free.

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“Welcome to Our Homelands” – A Video for Newcomers

Welcome to our Homelands features six Indigenous individuals extending a welcoming message to newcomers to Canada. The video provides a glimpse of aboriginal history in Canada including its more complex aspects, and reflects the wide diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada and their cultures. The video along serves as a “jumping off point for further learning.”

Library & Archives Canada: Indigenous Heritage

The Indigenous Heritage Portal of LAC provides a window to vast collections of resources created by or about Indigenous peoples in Canada, and reflects their significant contributions to this country’s political, social, economic and cultural development. The site features numerous e-collections, databases, virtual exhibitions, Indigenous genealogy, and tools to help locate materials.

National Film Board – Indigenous Cinema

A collection highlighting over 200 films made by Indigenous directors, made freely available as part of the NFB’s 3-year action plan to redefine its relationship with Indigenous Peoples based on the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and Indigenous film creators. Read more here: http://onf-nfb.gc.ca/en/about-the-nfb/indigenous-action-plan2/

West Vancouver Schools Indigenous Education Videos & Resources

West Vancouver Schools has the privilege and honour of working directly with local Indigenous Elders, Nation Council members, cultural advisors, and educators to provide authentic, meaningful learning opportunities for both students and staff. This page contains videos of legends and ceremonies you can watch as a family, and some for adults to help understand what Indigenous Education and Reconciliation looks like in our community’s classrooms.

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