Research Tips
- Remember to start with the community’s website — what are the first things the Nation wants to tell you?
- Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada’s First Nation profiles are also helpful.
- Canada Newstream is useful for searching local and hyperlocal newspapers about the First Nation and the surrounding community. But also remember to think about the credibility of the news agency and any biases that might be present.
- Indigenous Peoples of North America database is another good resource.
- UBC Vancouver Indigenous Portal outlines UBC’s commitment to Indigenous engagement and has information on Indigenous resources at UBC.
- Watch this clip from your David Lam librarians that explains how to effectively search article databases, if you don’t already know how to do so.
- If you need research help, the librarians at David Lam Library have lots of drop-in hours. Information on these services is here.
- Head over to the citations page if you need assistance on citation!
Background and History
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2018 CBC Massey Lectures: All Our Relations: Finding the Path ForwardIn this video, Tanya Talaga explores the legacy of cultural genocide against Indigenous peoples.
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But I Was Wearing a SuitA video project by a group of BC Lawyers, with the support of CLEBC and the Law Society of BC, addressing racism in the legal profession today.
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A Gentle RevolutionArticle by the Walrus
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Indigenous Issues 101Blog on introduction to Indigenous topics
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My LegacyJoin Helen Haig-Brown in this video as she explores the often tenuous relationship between a mother and daughter made more complex by the legacy of residential school.
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ReservesA history and explanation of the Indian Reserves
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The Residential School SystemA summary of the residential school system and its legacy
First Nations Land and Treaties
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Union of BC Indian ChiefsCollection of Resources
Best Practices
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Best Practices for Consultation and AccommodationThis report draws from the consultation experience and provides practices that is derived from reputable sources, as well as direct interviews with First Nations leadership, management and corporate BC.
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UBC Indigenous People: Language GuidelinesA guide that assists UBC communicators navigate the terminology and meanings associated with this subject.
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Public Editor: Inclusivity Important when Writing about Indigenous IssuesArticle from the Globe and Mail
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It’s Not My Job to Teach You about Indigenous PeopleArticle from The Walrus
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Elements of Indigenous style: a guide for writing by and about Indigenous PeoplesGuide to common questions and issues of style and process for anyone creating works about Indigenous Peoples.
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Defining Indigenous Peoples within CanadaA guide to terminology for submitting authors, for use when writing about Aboriginal Peoples within Canada.
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Business Case for Inclusion: Increasing MarketOne of the five business cases outlined by Indigenous Works for Indigenous workplace inclusion
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7 Ways to Incorporate Reconciliation into Your BusinessArticle by Indigenous Innovation
First Nations Business
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B.C. First Nations flex growing business muscle: panelArticle from Business in Vancouver
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First Nations businesses want access to capital, not handoutsOpinion piece by the Globe and Mail
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Promise and Prosperity: The 2016 Aboriginal Business SurveyThis report provides insight into the profile of Aboriginal businesses and their owners—where they operate, who their clients are and who they employ.
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Relationships and Reciprocity: Exploring Aboriginal BusinessThis is a summary of the existing academic and non-academic research on Aboriginal business relationship
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Why The Globe now capitalizes ‘First Nations’Article by the Globe and Mail