Libraries and Learning Centres: Indigenous Resources: Respectful Research

Respectful Research

Ojibwe People's Dictionary
The Ojibwe People's Dictionary is a searchable, talking Ojibwe-English dictionary that features the voices of Ojibwe speakers. It is also a gateway into the Ojibwe collections at the Minnesota Historical Society. Along with detailed Ojibwe language entries and voices, you will find beautiful cultural items, photographs, and excerpts from relevant historical documents. Whenever possible, we provide examples of documents in the Ojibwe language.
University of Toronto Syllabic Writing System
This guide introduces books, web sites, and other materials in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe), encompassing the Ojibwe, Odawa, Chippewa, and Saulteaux languages.

How should I cite Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers?
Lorisia MacLeod, James Smith Cree Nation, is an Indigenous scholar and instruction librarian who developed templates to cite Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers that allow authors to provide both an in-text citation and a reference. Ms. MacLeod worked with NorQuest College's Elder in Residence and the staff of the Indigenous Student Center to develop the templates.

Indigenous Peoples: Language Guidelines (by UBC)
Includes terms to use and avoid when writing and speaking about Indigenous peoples.
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion: Inclusive Language Guidelines (by American Psychological Society)
These inclusive language guidelines are written for those working to champion equity, diversity, and inclusion in the spaces that they learn, teach, work, or conduct research.
Research Guidelines with Indigenous Peoples (by Sheridan College)
This document is designed to provide Sheridan faculty, staff and students with suggested practices to guide their research when working with Indigenous Peoples and to establish a set of standards to ensure that all research activities are undertaken with care and respect.