Indigenous Citation Guide

The 18th Edition of the Chicago Manual of Style has explicit details on how to cite Indigenous Knowledge. From the Manual,

"Information acquired directly from an Indigenous person can often be cited as a form of personal communication. However, when the source of information is an Indigenous Elder or other Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, there are some additional requirements" (14.137)

"These requirements will acknowledge the authority of the Traditional Knowledge and Oral Traditions passed down through Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, an authority that deserves the same level of respect typically given to scholarly sources outside of Indigenous communities. In a full note or bibliography entry, it is generally best to include the name of the Elder or Knowledge Keeper, the nation or community to which they belong, a brief description of the information or teaching they have shared, and the date of the interaction. In addition, a treaty territory and a city of residence may be included. These must be confirmed with the Elder or Knowledge Keeper, as must whether the information to be discussed and cited is suitable for publication or requires following additional protocol and obtaining additional permission in order to publish." (14.137) 

These requirements are as follows and require an in-text citation and an entry in the bibliography list.

Footnote:

1. First Name Last Name of Elder, Nation, Topic/subject of communication, Personal communication, Territorial acknowledgment of where the information was shared, Month Date, Year.

Bibliography:

Last Name, First Name of Elder, Nation. Topic/subject of communication. Personal communication. Territorial acknowledgment of where the information was shared. Month Date, Year.

In-Text Parenthetical Citation:

(Last Name year)

Reference List Entry:

Last Name, First Name (Traditional Name [if applicable]). Year. Nation/community. Treaty territory [if applicable]. Where they live [if applicable]. Topic/subject of communication. Interview, month, day.