Literature

Indigenous Literature: Overview

There has been a shift in publishing from material written about Indigenous Peoples to material written by Indigenous Peoples. More material by Indigenous authors is now available thanks to gradual improvements in the publishing industry, including more Indigenous publishing houses. Some prominent Indigenous publishers include Inhabit Media (Inuit) Theytus Books (Metis) Pemmican Publications (First Nations) Strong Nation.

Indigenous Literature: Web Resources

Authentic First Peoples Resources (K-9 recommended reads)
Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools (K-12 recommended reads)
Indigenous Read Alouds (Children's books on YouTube)

Indigenous Literature: DVDs and Streaming

APTN Lumi Aboriginal Peoples Television Network has some material available for free use (some material requires a paid subscription). Most children's material is freely available. Content in English and various Indigenous Languages.

Books

Taaqtumi - An Anthology of Arctic Horror Stories

Performing Turtle Island - Indigenous Theatre on the World Stage

W'daub Awae - Speaking True - A Kegedonce Press Anthology

From The Ashes - My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding my Way

I Am Woman - A Native Perspective on Sociology and Feminism

Fiction, Memoirs, Short Stories, and Poetry

Academic Books

Elements of Indigenous Style - A Guide for Writing by and about Indigenous Peoples

Introduction to Indigenous Literary Criticism in Canada

A Broken Flute - The Native Experience in Books for Children

Plural Sovereignties and Contemporary Indigenous Literature

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