Research Guides
Canadian Studies - Indigenous peoples: Background Info
American & Canadian Studies, Canada, Canadian Studies, Indigenous, Indigenous Peoples
Encyclopedias & Other Reference Works
Encyclopedias help you figure out the who, what & where of a topic. Knowing the who, what & where of a topic is the first step in researching a topic and discovering the "how" and "why". Encyclopedias and dictionaries can provide background information and can be used to identify key people, events and dates which can then be used as search terms for finding additional information. Many also provide a jumpstart on your research by listing related readings.
Two online encyclopedia collections: Gale Ebooks & Oxford Reference Online
Quick Info: Encyclopedias
- Encyclopedia of Native American History
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- Guide to the Indian tribes of the Pacific Northwest
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- Historical Dictionary of the Inuit
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- Indigenous Peoples: An Encyclopedia of Culture, History, and Threats to Survival
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- Oxford Companion to Canadian History
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Maps & Atlases
- Concise Historical Atlas of Canada
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