The following resources collect Indigenous scholarship, primary sources, and government reports, with a focus on Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The coverage of this guide includes Indigenous-led research across diverse fields.
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Core databases in Indigenous studies
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Informit Indigenous collection This link opens in a new windowOffers topical and historical issues paramount to understanding Indigenous studies across the world, but predominately in Australia and New Zealand. Including some Indigenous-led research in current fields, such as cultural and language revitalisation, biocultural knowledge, and decolonisation initiatives.
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BlackWords This link opens in a new windowA subset of the AustLit Australian literature database includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island author information, literature, storytelling, criticisms and reviews.
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