Indigenous Studies

This section of the guide highlights a variety of resources both within the library collection and external, that discuss Indigenous research methods.

For a quick overview of the difference between Indigenous research methods and Western research methods, please see this chapter in the open textbook "Pulling Together: A Guide for Researchers, Hiłḵ̓ala" (full-text here or here). 

Use Omni search to find books and ebooks on Indigenous Research Methods from the library. A few notable books are listed below.

To search in Sage Research Methods for Indigenous Research Methods content begin by searching for Indigenous in the main search box.

Then browse the results list for a mix of videos, case studies, handbooks, and more.

• Decolonizing Methodologies: Can Relational Research be a Basis for Renewed Relationships?
• Indigenous Research Methodologies: chuutsqa's Story
• Decolonizing Methodologies. Linda Tuhiwai Smith and Eve Tuck
• The Optimistic Art of the Impossible. Linda Tuhiwai Smith
• Heritage and Knowledge: Decolonizing the Research Process. Linda Tuhiwai Smith
• Critical Indigenous Reflections of Sir John A. Macdonald
• Considering Indigenous Research Methodologies: Critical Reflections. Joe Gone
• Reconciling Ethical Research with Métis, Inuit, and First Nations People. Lynn Lavallee. University of Manitoba

Adapted from

Linton, Janice. (2024) Indigenous Health: Indigenous Research Methods Libguide. University of Manitoba Libraries. https://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/indigenoushealth/researchmethods 

Many other amazing sources: