The following information is from a video, "Source Evaluation" developed by Rachel Chong at KPU. Find the full video series on Indigenous Information Literacy here: https://libguides.kpu.ca/indigenous/indigenousinformationliteracy.
Selecting material to cite about Indigenous Peoples needs to be done carefully to ensure that you are not perpetuating false information and replicating harmful research practices that are disrespectful of or misrepresent people. Many non-Indigenous people have published material on Indigenous peoples without considering Indigenous Protocols, consulting with the subjects or checking for accuracy.
Indigenous knowledge is not yet represented in Canadian Copyright Law. Indigenous cultural property, such as Oral traditions, clan and family membership, collective ownership, and rules for when and whom information is shared with need to be considered when referencing Indigenous Knowledge.
Gregory Younging, author of Elements of Indigenous Style, recommends using caution when using historical material published before 1990.
Try to select materials that are written by Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous Peoples are experts on Indigenous experience. Additionally, consider the relationships that the author has to subject they are writing about.
Was the research conducted in a good way? Did the researcher consult with the community or elders? Did they follow Indigenous Protocol? Did they offer anything in reciprocity? Were they able to change their perspective if necessary?
Elements of Indigenous style : a guide for writing by and about Indigenous Peoples by
"Elements of Indigenous Style provides guidelines to help writers, editors, and publishers produce material that reflects Indigenous people in an appropriate and respectful manner. Gregory Younging, a member of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Northern Manitoba, has been the managing editor of Theytus Books, the first Aboriginal-owned publishing house in Canada, for over 13 years. Elements of Indigenous Style evolved from the house style guide Gregory developed at Theytus in order to ensure content was consistent and respectful. This guide contains: A historical overview of the portrayal of Indigenous peoples in literature; Common errors and how to avoid them when writing about Indigenous peoples; Guidance on working in a culturally sensitive way; A discussion of problematic and preferred terminology; Suggestions for editorial guidelines."-- Provided by publisher.
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