LibGuides: Indigenous & First Nations Studies: Science &amp; Environment

Books

Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Indigenous Science Division
The Indigenous Science Division (ISD) at Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is an Indigenous-led division created to advance reconciliation in ECCC’s science and research activities. It is the leadership of Anishinaabe scholar, Dr. Myrle Ballard, from the University of Manitoba.
First Nations Data Centre
A resource from First Nations Information Governance Centre that provides access to published, unpublished, and record-level data from national, indigenous led, survey work.
The Climate Atlas of Canada
Combining climate science, mapping, and storytelling together with Indigenous Knowledges and community-based research and video to inspire awareness and action about climate change in Canada.
Indigenous Climate Hub
Developed by Indigenous peoples for Indigenous peoples, this website provides access to climate change resources tools for Indigenous peoples to monitor and adapt to our ever changing climate.
The Credo Mutwa Digital Research Library
Worldwide Indigenous Science Network's library brings together Western ways of knowing and Indigenous Science.
Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources
Supports Indigenous people and communities to be leaders in positive environmental change using the best of Indigenous and Western knowledge to create a world that is in balance and supports all living things.

Nadine Caron: Canada's first female Indigenous surgeon
"Nadine Caron is Canada's first female Indigenous general surgeon. As she explains to in her conversation with Peter Mansbridge, that hasn't shielded her from encountering racism in Canada's health-care system." (from CBC Curio)
Indigenous Traditions: The New Way Forward
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Indigenous communities have been disciplined at keeping their traditional knowledge and practices alive. It’s something that non-Indigenous people can learn from. Whether it's maintaining the land, using herbs and flowers as medicines, or fighting forest fires and climate change, Indigenous people are demonstrating that the old ways are sometimes the best, and should be preserved." (from Curios CBC)