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Indigenous Studies

Liaison Librarian

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Kathleen Oakey

Kathleen is currently away on faculty sabbatical. Research questions can be directed to library@sheridancollege.ca for help.

Law & Public Policy

Books and scholarly journal articles are the primary way academics share research about legislation, case law, and public policy. In addition, government and other public policy organizations publish extensive reports that are often appropriate for academic assignments. To find sources, search the library or select a specific database below. Public websites and Indigenous organizations are also listed.

Legislation & Case Law

Indigenous rights in Canada are complex and primarily defined by the Constitution, the Indian Act, case law, signed treaties, and land claims. For a brief historical overview, go to Indigenous Peoples in Canadian Law (by The Canadian Encyclopedia).

Examples of key legislation and case law include:

 

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Databases

Use keywords to search for your topic in the following databases:

Books