Aboriginal/Indigenous Studies Resources: Databases

Credo Reference is a starting point for research, providing access to hundreds of in-depth subject encyclopedias and handbooks which cover every major subject from accounting to wildfires. Topic Pages offer background information on specific topics providing a starting point and pathways for further research. Mind Maps visually show relationships between topics and keywords.

Working alongside COPPUL and the University of Saskatchewan, we are providing research content access to a selection of Indigenous post-secondary institutions and communities. Search over 120 journals, books and case studies across business, management, economics, engineering, computing, technology and social sciences.

To search for material UCN subscribes to:
Click the Advanced Search option.
From there click on the drop down menu under Access type and select 'Only content I have access to'
All other material may be subject to a rental fee.

iPortal (The Indigenous Studies Portal) is a database of full-text electronic resources such as articles, e-books, theses, government publications, podcasts, videos, oral histories, and digitized archival documents and photographs. The iPortal content has a primary focus on Indigenous peoples of Canada with a secondary focus on North American materials and beyond. NOTE: Click the 'Limit to open access (resources available to all)' box to ensure your search only brings up material you are allowed to access

The NCTR is a place of learning and dialogue where the truths of the residential school experience will be honoured and kept safe for future generations.

NNELS is an online public library of books for people with a print disabilities in audiobook, DAISY, PDF, EPUB, e-text, electronic Braille, and other formats.
Eligible users include individuals with print disabilities or people acting on their behalf. Print disabilities include vision, mobility, and comprehension impairments that prevent individuals from being able to read a print book. Approximately 10% of Canadians qualify for access to NNELS.

NOTE: After registering at the library, eligible users or friends and family members can access the NNELS catalogue and download material directly, or request assistance from library staff.