LibGuides UFV: Indigenous Studies: Links

Evaluating Sources

Although librarians have carefully compiled these sources, there is no substitute for your own evaluation. Use the following guides to help you.

CARS Evaluation Checklist
CARS = Credibility, Accuracy, Reasonableness, and Support
The CRAAP Test
CRAAP = Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose
Critical Evaluation of Information Sources
Questions to ask, and where to find the answers when evaluating sources

Indigenous Peoples' Rights Organizations

International Funders for Indigenous Peoples
The Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples : Amnesty International
First Nations Development Institute
American based. Publications on FN agriculture, funding, annual reports available. Must create a free account.

Indigenous Methodologies

Papers and Presentations.

Common Insights, Differing Methodologies: Towards a Fusion of Indigenous Methodologies, Participatory Action Research, and White Studies in an Urban Aboriginal Research Agenda
Native Systems of Knowledge: Indigenous Methodologies in Information Science
An articulation of indigenous and sociocultural approaches: theory, methodology, and application to indigenous school engagement
The First Nations Principles of OCAP
The First Nations principles of ownership, control, access, and possession – more commonly known as OCAP® – assert that First Nations have control over data collection processes, and that they own and control how this information can be used. [From Website]

Courses

Online, free courses:

Indigenous Canada (MOOC)
Indigenous Canada is a 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the University of Alberta Faculty of Native Studies that explores the different histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada. From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores complex experiences Indigenous peoples face today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations.
Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education
A 6-week Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from UBC. This course will help you envision how Indigenous histories, perspectives, worldviews, and approaches to learning can be made part of the work we do in classrooms, organizations, communities, and our everyday experiences in ways that are thoughtful and respectful. In this course, reconciliation emphasizes changing institutional structures, practices, and policies, as well as personal and professional ideologies to create environments that are committed to strengthening our relationships with Indigenous peoples.
Aboriginal Worldviews and Education (MOOC)
6-week Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the University of Toronto. Intended for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal learners, this course will explore indigenous ways of knowing and how they can benefit all students. Topics include historical, social, and political issues in Aboriginal education; terminology; cultural, spiritual and philosophical themes in Aboriginal worldviews; and how Aboriginal worldviews can inform professional programs and practices, including but not limited to the field of education.

UFV Credit Courses