LibGuides: Indigenous Topics: Databases

Accessing Resources in Databases

Note: When accessing databases from off campus, you will need to log in using your ECU email user name and password.

General Search
Search in multiple databases at once. From the search results screen, you can limit the search by source type, date, subject, and other facets.
A-Z Database List
Search in individual databases for a more limited search, or access resources (including recommended open access databases) not found in the General Search.

Databases

Academic Search Complete
A multi-disciplinary database with peer-reviewed journals, books, reports, and periodicals covering humanities, social sciences, arts, medical sciences, and more.
American Indian Film Gallery
An online collection of over 450 historic films (1925–2010) by and about Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Relevant to Indigenous Studies, Film + Screen Arts, and Critical and Cultural Studies.

Many of the films from that period were sponsored by industry or governmental agencies. Others were made by independent educational filmmakers. With the change in technology from film to video, films in the collection shift from being about Native people to by Native peoples. Much of the work made in the last third of the 20th century comes from Indian communities themselves. You will find a wide variety of lifeways, cultural practices, biographies, public presentations, governmental actions, public ceremonials, and people represented. Some films also contain audio of Native languages being spoken, chants, and songs, providing a valuable resource for language preservation. In July 2011, this collection was awarded to the University of Arizona. The original films are preserved by the Library of Congress.
Anti-Colonial Research Library
A collection of open-access articles and books, websites, and YouTube videos on Indigenous and anti-colonial research methodologies. If you are looking for practical examples from different parts of the world and want to know more about these research methodologies, start here!
Artists in Canada
A bilingual directory identifying documentation files on over 42,700 Canadian artists, compiled by the National Gallery of Canada Library with contributions from 23 institutions. Relevant to Visual Arts and Art History.
CBC Curio
Provides commercial-free access to CBC documentaries, news reports, and archival footage. Also includes access to BBC and National Geographic content. Relevant across disciplines.
First Nations Gazette
Open access First Nations legislation and public notification services for First Nations, other government, corporations and other person respecting Aboriginal matters.
George and Joanne MacDonald Northwest Coast Image Archive

Images of Northwest Coast First Peoples, their villages, and their visual and material belongings, collected into one access point. From The Bill Reid Centre, Simon Fraser University.
Copyright Note
See individual items for detailed Copyright and Terms of use information.
I-Portal: Indigenous Studies Portal
A search tool for electronic resources including articles, e-books, theses, government publications, videos, oral histories, podcasts, reports, and digitized archival documents and photographs. Primary focus is on Indigenous peoples of Canada with a secondary focus on Indigenous peoples of the United States, Australia, Aotearoa – New Zealand, and other areas of the world. Filter by indigenous creators available. Links to open access full text where possible; otherwise, if subscription access is unavailable, request an InterLibrary Loan.
INUA: Inuit Nunangat Ungammuaktut Atautikkut (Inuit Moving Forward Together)
An online exhibition curated by Inuit artists, featuring a 360-degree virtual tour and bilingual (Inuktitut and English) audio guides. Highlights contemporary Inuit art and voices.
Inuit Artist Database
Features historical and contemporary Inuit artists, with biographies, artist statements, and exhibition histories. Continually updated. Relevant to Fine Arts, Art History, and Indigenous Art.
Museum of Anthropology
Digital reproductions of the Museum of Anthropology’s extensive collection, focusing on Indigenous and global cultural heritage.
National Film Board
Educational streaming access to Canadian documentaries, animations, and experimental films. Relevant to C+AC, Art, Film + Screen Arts, Media Arts, and Animation. ONLY ACCESSIBLE FROM CANADIAN IP ADDRESSES.
Reciprocal Research Network (RRN)
An online platform supporting collaborative research on cultural heritage from the Northwest Coast of British Columbia. Enables communities, researchers, and museums to share projects, resources, and discussions.