First Nations Resources at the AC Library
Posted on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
The Algonquin College Library offers a wide range of resources to support learning about First Nations peoples in Canada. Through
the Indigenous Studies Subject Guide, students can access books, videos, scholarly articles and community resources that explore Indigenous histories, cultures, knowledge systems and contemporary issues.
The guide features materials on topics such as Indigenous education, health and wellness, governance, language revitalization, environmental stewardship and reconciliation.
Some recommended books include:
- From Where I Stand by Jody Wilson-Raybauld
- First Nations in Canada
- Indigenous Writes: A Guide to First Nations, Métis & Inuit Issues in Canada
- Price Paid: The Fight for First Nations Survival
- Introduction to Determinants of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples’ Health in Canada
- Blacklight: Ten Years of First Nations Storytelling
- Bad Medicine : A Judge’s struggle for justice in a First Nations community
- Colonialism’s currency : money, state, and First Nations in Canada, 1820-1950
In addition to academic resources, the guide connects learners with Indigenous organizations and services. These include the Assembly of Seven Generations, the Mamidosewin Centre, the Anishinabek Nation and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. These resources can help students engage with Indigenous communities, perspectives and support networks.
By bringing together scholarly materials and community-based resources, the library serves as an important starting point for anyone within the college community seeking to deepen their understanding of First Nations and Indigenous experiences in Canada.
For more information, please visit the Library website or contact us by email at library@algonquincollege.com.
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