Research guides: JEP452H5: Politics and Policy of Wildlife Conservation (Fall 2023): Finding Indigenous-related Resources

Indigenous-related Resources

Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk (AFSAR): Priority Species by Region
AFSAR is a collaboration of Indigenous groups and other organizations to promote the implementation of the Species at Risk Act (SARA). This is the 2020/21 listing of priority species by region.
Assembly of First Nations -Document search
The Assembly of First Nations have drafted several policy documents related to SARA, and are available from their website.
Species at Risk (SARA) --Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources
First Nations Resources related to Species at Risk Legislation
Website published by South Coast Conservation Program in British Columbia, but resources have applicability across Canada
First Nations’ Leadership in Species at Risk Protection, Conservation, Management and Recovery
Presentation slides from a Assembly of First Nations meeting (March 2020).

Bibliography of Indigenous Peoples of North America
Includes research covering the history, life and culture of the Indigenous peoples of North America.
Indigenous Studies Portal
The Indigenous Studies Portal, from the University of Saskatchewan, offers a single point of access to Indigenous resources.

First Nations Information Connection This link opens in a new window
An initiative of the University of Alberta Libraries in collaboration with First Nations institutions. Provides access to a collection of culturally significant web resources. Most resources are also accessible to the general public.
Indigenous Peoples: North America This link opens in a new window
Monograph, manuscript, newspaper, periodical, and photograph collections related to Indigenous North American history.

Map Room - Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
Links to maps of Indigenous peoples, communities and initiatives across Canada.
Ontario First Nations Map
Locate First Nation reserves, Tribal Councils, political organizations and land covered by treaties.
Treaty Maps (From UBC)
Links to Maps of Treaties covering Canada and BC.