First Nations E-Reference

(Updated: 09-Oct-10, Checked:07-Dec-09)

NOTE: This website is under construction.
Beginning in May-June 2011, the Xwi7xwa Library wesbite will migrate to a new platform. The resource links currently available on this page will be edited, updated, and transferred to the Research Guides section of the UBC Library Website.

Dictionaries

Naskapi Lexicon (Naskapi Development Corporation, Québec)
Maliseet-Passamaquoddy Dictionary (University of New Brunswick)
Inuktitut Living Dictionary (Nunavut Department of Culture, Language, Elders & Youth)

Glossaries

First Nations and Métis Relations Glossary (Government of Saskatchewan)
Terminology used by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Encyclopedias

Canadian Encyclopedia Click on "Canadian Encyclopedia". See "Native People" in Subject Index and "First Nations" in Feature Articles (in menu at top of page)
Encyclopedia of Canada's Peoples
Encyclopedia of Native American Mythology Encyclopedia with articles on the mythical beasts, heroic humans and spirits of Native American mythology. Includes Inuit content.
Encyclopedia Smithsonian American Indian History and Culture
Gale Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes To access: click on link, then "Publication Search", type in name of encyclopedia.

Biographies

Native Networks Biographies of Aboriginal People who work in film (American and Canadian).
North American Indian Thought and Culture (UBC) An Alexander Street Press database with some Canadian content

Bibliographies

Critical Bibliography on North American Indians (Smithsonian Institution)
First Nations Children's Literature (Xwi7xwa Library)
First Nations Issues in Archaeology (Xwi7xwa Library) Bibliography compiled by Dr. David Pokotylo
Native Americans and the Environment (National Council for Science and the Environment) Bibliographic Database compliled by Dr. Alx Dark
Native Peoples: Substance Abuse and Other Health-Related Issues (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) [pdf]
The Role of Aboriginal Women in Canada (Women's Studies, The University of British Columbia) compiled by Faye Blaney

Last modified: Mar 25, 11