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Indigenous Peoples of Canada

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

  •  Last updated: November 27, 2020

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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

Encyclopedia of Canada’s Peoples

An online version of the 1999 reference work that covers over 115 different peoples/ethnic groups that make up Canada’s population.

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.

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Indigenous Voices and History for Young People

A mix of fiction and non-fiction for kids and teens. All fiction titles are Own Voices, meaning one or more of the creators is First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.

Indigenous Fiction

Indigenous Fiction

Return of the Trickster by Eden Robinson
Return of the Trickster by Eden Robinson
Love After the End : An Anthology of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction by Joshua Whitehead
Love After the End : An Anthology of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction by Joshua Whitehead
Five Little Indians by Michelle Good
Five Little Indians by Michelle Good
Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline
Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline
Chasing Painted Horses by Drew Hayden Taylor
Chasing Painted Horses by Drew Hayden Taylor
Moccasin Square Gardens by Richard Van Camp
Moccasin Square Gardens by Richard Van Camp
Crow Winter by Karen McBride
Crow Winter by Karen McBride
Legacy of Canada’s Residential Schools

Legacy of Canada's Residential Schools

A Knock on the Door by Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
A Knock on the Door by Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Burning in This Midnight Dream by Louise Halfe
Burning in This Midnight Dream by Louise Halfe
The Reason You Walk by Wab Kinew
The Reason You Walk by Wab Kinew
Speaking My Truth
Speaking My Truth
The Red Files by Lisa Bird-Wilson
The Red Files by Lisa Bird-Wilson
The Education of Augie Merasty by Joseph Auguste Merasty
The Education of Augie Merasty by Joseph Auguste Merasty
Up Ghost River by Edmund Metatawabin
Up Ghost River by Edmund Metatawabin
Pacific Northwest First Nations Cultural History

Pacific Northwest First Nations Cultural History

People of the Land
People of the Land
Bill Reid and the Haida Canoe
Bill Reid and the Haida Canoe
Challenging Traditions by Ian M. Thom
Challenging Traditions by Ian M. Thom
The Amazing Mazie Baker by Kay Johnston
The Amazing Mazie Baker by Kay Johnston
Charles Edenshaw
Charles Edenshaw
Looking at Totem Poles by Hilary Stewart
Looking at Totem Poles by Hilary Stewart
Modern Native Feasts by Andrew George
Modern Native Feasts by Andrew George

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

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.

First Peoples: A Guide for Newcomers

Online version of the City of Vancouver's "First Peoples: A Guide for Newcomers". While targeted at newcomers, this guide would serve as a great resource for anyone wanting an introduction to Aboriginal issues and history in Canada, with a focus on local First Nations history, groups, and resources. Also available in print at the Library.

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.

Musqueam Nation

West Vancouver is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People, in particular the Squamish, Tsleil-Watuuth and Musqueam First Nations.

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

Northern BC Digital Collection

First Nations ethnologies, community profiles, local histories, maps, newspapers and many other types of information on the development, people, land and culture of the area north of Quesnel, west of Haida Gwaii and east to the Alberta border.

Orange Shirt Day Resources & Ideas

Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission residential school commemoration event held in Williams Lake in the spring of 2013. Orange Shirt Day is also an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools and community agencies to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come.

Reconciliation Canada

Born from the vision of Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, Gwawaenuk Elder, Reconciliation Canada is leading the way in engaging Canadians in dialogue and transformative experiences that revitalize the relationships among Indigenous peoples and all Canadians.

Squamish Nation

West Vancouver is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People, in particular the Squamish, Tsleil-Watuuth and Musqueam First Nations.

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

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada is mandated to learn about and inform Canadians about the truth of what happened in Canadian residential schools. The site provides information about the Commission; related events and projects; a place to provide survivor statements online; and full access to the recently published TRC Report.

Tsleil-Waututh Nation

West Vancouver is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People, in particular the Squamish, Tsleil-Watuuth and Musqueam First Nations.

The official site of the Tseil-Waututh Nation (formerly known as the Burrand Band), with information about their history, governance, businesses, lands, and community projects and events.

multimedia

Photos, videos and more, available online for free.

Library and 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/

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