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Electronic Resources for American Indian, First Nations & Indigenous Studies

The purpose of this research guide is to focus on key Electronic Resources for American Indian, First Nations & Indigenous Studies, with an emphasis on the Native American experience in the United States.

Describing Native Peoples


Native communities around the world can be described using a variety of terms. Consider the following list as you begin a search. You will want to be intentional about how best to describe a particular native community.   

  • Native Americans
  • American Indians
  • Tribal names (i.e. Sioux, Pueblo, Sami) 
  • Indians
  • Native peoples 
  • First Nations
  • First peoples
  • Indigenous peoples