Search the collections at BCIT Library for resources of your interest.
Indigenous Peoples and their knowledge have often been left out or undervalued in traditional Western research methods. One method to address this systemic prejudice is through incorporating Indigenous authors in research by reading and citing their work. It is important to note that information is organized comes from a Western point of view, so you might have to use outdated or offensive terminology when searching for resources about Indigenous peoples.
Keyword Search
Merge keywords associated with Indigenous identity and research methods with keywords associated with your field of interest. Use Subject Area to further refine your search.
Here are examples of keywords: Inuit, Secwépemc, Métis
Here are some examples of subject areas: language, education, healthcare, geography
You can combine keywords with subject areas using operators to further refine your search.
Example:
Métis AND language
The topic Search Tips contains additional pointers to help you find Indigenous literature. Searching requires practice, and with time, you will be able to write search queries that give you useful results.
