First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Research

Aanni,Tansi, She:kon, Welcome to the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Research Guide. Here you will find resources to guide you through the research process and provide relevant links to sources on a variety of topics. There is an incredible amount of diversity within Indigenous communities in the area known as Turtle Island, if there is information you cannot locate through the sources within this guide please don't hesitate to reach out.

Develop a Topic Learn strategies for developing a topic and find resources for ethics, methodology and data sovereignty.	Plan Your Search Learn basic and advanced search tips to maximize your search results.	Find Sources Find recommended resources databases, newspapers, maps and specialized resources.	Evaluate Sources Here you will find strategies and tips for evaluating sources.	Create & Credit Find resources necessary for completing essays and creative assignments.

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Since time immemorial Indigenous nations have had a relationship to the land upon which York University campuses are located that predate the establishment of York University. 

This area known as Tkaronto has been care taken by the Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Huron-Wendat, and the Métis. It is now home to many Indigenous Peoples. We acknowledge the current treaty holders, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. This territory is subject to the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement to peaceably share and care for the Great Lakes region.

Below you will find a video on Tkaronto land acknowledgements created for Local Love Magazine by Sara Roque and Selena Mills with illustrations by Chief Lady Bird.