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Selected Websites: Indigenous Resources

CBC Indigenous
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
Indigenous Peoples in Military History "[The] military history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and their participation in the Armed Forces." -- website
Mi'Kmaq Portraits Collection (Nova Scotia Museum) "A database of more than 700 portraits and illustrations that provides a glimpse into the history of the Mi'Kmaq of Atlantic Canada."
National Aboriginal History Organization
NativeLand.ca
Native Web "Resources for Indigenous Cultures around the World."
People's Library at Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre, Inc.
Unreserved with Rosanna Deerchild
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture "This website is the most comprehensive attempt to chronicle traditional Metis history and culture on the World Wide Web and contains a wealth of primary documents - oral history interviews, photographs and various archival documents - in visual, audio and video files." -- website

Groundwork for Change - http://www.groundworkforchange.org/ "groundworkforchange.org is here to gather information to help non-Indigenous/settler peoples grow relationships with Indigenous peoples that are rooted in solidarity and justice." -- website
Idle No More
Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Unsettling America Decolonization in Theory & Practice

Reporting on Indigenous Communities

Aboriginal Law and Legislation - http://www.bloorstreet.com/300block/ablawleg.htm http://www.bloorstreet.com/300block/ablawleg.htm "This site provides links to Canadian, American, and International Cases and Legislation regarding aboriginal populations." (Georgian College) -- website
Aboriginal Law in Canada - http://www.bloorstreet.com/200block/brintro.htm "A brief introduction to Aboriginal law in Canada." -- website
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) / L'Assemblée des Premières Nations (APN)
Indigenous Law Centre (University of Saskatchewan) "The Indigenous Law Centre (formerly the Native Law Centre) at the University of Saskatchewan aims to facilitate access to legal education for Indigenous peoples, to promote the development of the law and the legal system in Canada in ways which better accommodate the advancement of Indigenous peoples and communities, and to disseminate information concerning Indigenous peoples and the law." -- website
Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Ministry of Indigenous Affairs (Ontario) "The Ministry works to ensure a better future for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people." -- website
National Aboriginal Documents Database Contain statutes, acts, treaties, court decisions, and other government documents.
Native Women's Association of Canada "The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is founded on the collective goal to enhance, promote, and foster the social, economic, cultural and political well-being of First Nations, Métis and Inuit women. NWAC is an aggregate of thirteen Native women’s organizations from across Canada and was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1974." -- website
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (Land Claims) "Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) ensures that promises made under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) are carried out... NTI coordinates and manages Inuit responsibilities set out in the NCLA and ensures that the federal and territorial governments fulfill their obligations." -- website
Treaty-Making in Canada (Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada)

Aboriginal Sexual Health "Working with the dedicated members of the Aboriginal Heath Initiative (AHI) Committee and in collaboration with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organizations, our aim is to advance culturally safe health and healing for Aboriginal women through education, partnerships and community initiatives, and leadership and advocacy." -- website
AHF's Research Series
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Indigenous Health (Canadian Nurses Association)
National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH)

Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) Language Resources Our colleagues at the Georgian College Library have compiled an extensive list of Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) language resources, which we highly recommend using!

First Nations Technical Institute "First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) is a First Nation owned and governed educational institute specializing in applying Indigenous knowledge to both formal and informal learning experiences. Many of our programs and services are delivered at locations across Ontario." -- website
Kagita Mikam Aboriginal Training and Services "Kagita Mikam was established to provide a cooperative working relationship with the Indigenous and local communities, organizations and associations. This relationship will ensure that the employment and training needs of Indigenous People will be addressed." -- website
Kahniote Tyendinaga Territory Public Library
Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte / Kenhte:ke Kanyen'keha:ka "Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory is located along the shores of the beautiful Bay of Quinte. We are approximately 200km east of Toronto, 65km west of Kingston, and 250km southwest of Ottawa." -- website

Anishinabek News An online newspaper designed to foster pride and share knowledge about Anishinabek Nation current affairs, culture, political objectives and accomplishments.
CBC Indigenous
First Nations Drum - http://www.firstnationsdrum.com/ "Canada’s largest Aboriginal newspaper, reaching communities all across the country." -- website
UBC Vancouver Indigenous Portal
Windspeaker "Owned and operated by the Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta, an Aboriginal communications society dedicated to serving the news and information needs of Aboriginal people throughout Canada." -- website

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