Welcome to the Atlantic School of Theology Library's Indigenous Studies subject guide 

 The Atlantic School of Theology acknowledges that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

Ecclesial, Spiritual, & Theological Resources

     Websites

• Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples.

          - Anglican Church of Canada webpage.

• Canadian Catholic Indigenous Council.

          - Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops webpage.

• Common Word Bookstore and Resource Centre.

          - Offers for purchase, borrow, or online access a large selection of books related to indigenous spirituality and theology.

• "Indigenous Theology: Changing the Ministry Landscape." Terry LeBlanc. 2018.

          - Blog post from Mission Central.

• KAIROS: Indigenous Rights.

          - KAIROS is a joint venture ecumenical program administered by the United Church of Canada.

• NAIITS An Indigenous Learning Community.

          - Formerly the North American Institute for Indigenous Theological Studies. 

• Reconciliation and Indigenous Justice.

          - United Church of Canada webpage.

• "Some Indigenous Women Theologians That You Should Know About." Jocabed Solano, Drew Jennings-Grisham. 2020.

          - Blog post from The Global Church Project.

     Related Library Resources

• Journal of NAIITS.

          - Journal indexed in the EBSCO: Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials. 

• An Alternative Starting Place for an Indigenous Theology. Rayond Aldred. Th.D. Thesis. Wycliffe College. 2020. 

          - Thesis available through TSpace University of Toronto Repository.

• A Culture’s Catalyst: Historical Encounters with Peyote and the Native American Church in Canada. Fannie Hoffer Kahan et al. 2016.

          - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 98 R3 K34 2016

• Smudge. Gail Maurice. 2016.

          -  DVD available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 98 R3 M594 2016 or online through the National Film Board

• Coming Full Circle: Constructing Native Christian Theology. Steven Charleston. 2015.

          - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 98 R3 C437 2015

• Rescuing the Gospel from the Cowboys: A Native American Expression of the Jesus Way. Richard Twiss. 2015.

          - eBook available through a Novanet Library.

• The Renaissance of Native Spirituality: The Journey of the Spiritual Seeker and Traditional Healing Practices. Judy Binda. 2011.

          - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 98 R3 B56 2011

• Circle and Cross: Dialogue Planning Tool. United Church of Canada. 2008.

          - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 78 C2 C5625 2008

• The Appropriation of Native American Spirituality. Suzanne Owen. 2008.

          - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 98 R3 O93 2008

• Learning Native Wisdom: What Traditional Cultures Teach us About Subsistence, Sustainability, and Spirituality. Gary Holthaus. 2008.

          - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: GE 42 H65 2008

• A Matter of Faith: A Gathering of Aboriginal Christians. Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Canada. 2006.

          - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 98 R3 M38 2006 or online through Government of Canada Publications

• First Nations Sacred Sites in Canada's Courts. Michael Ross. 2006.

          - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: KE 7715 R68 2006 or KP 79 I6 R822

• A Native American Theology. Clara Kidwell, Homer Noley, George Tinker. 2001
  - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 98 R3 K53 2001.
• Native American Spirituality: A Critical Reader. Lee Irwin. 2000.

          - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 98 R3 N382 2000

• Two-Spirit people: Native American Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Spirituality. Sue-Ellen Jacobs. 1997.

          - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 98 S48 T86 1997

     Related Library Resources

• Reconciliation from an Indigenous Perspective: Weaving the Web of Life in the Aftermath of Residential Schools. Herman J. Michel. 2017.

  - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 96.5 M48 2017
• Arts of Engagement: Taking Aesthetic Action in and Beyond the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Dylan Robinson, Keavy Martin. 2016.

  - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 98 A73 A78 2016
• Truth and Indignation: Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Indian Residential Schools. 2nd edition. Ronald Niezen. 2017.

  - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 96.5 N53 2013

Residential Schools

     Government Statements

• "Statement of Apology on Behalf of the Government of Canada to Former Students of the Newfoundland and Labrador Residential Schools."

  Delivered by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, on November 24, 2017.

         - Statement available online 

• "Statement of Apology to Former Students of Indian Residential Schools."

  Delivered by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in the House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario, on June 11, 2008.

         - Statement available online

     Government Reports

• Canada's Residential Schools: The Final Report [volumes 1-6] of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

          - Report available online

• Canada's Residential Schools: Missing Children and Unmarked Burials [volume 4 of] The Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
  - Report available online

     Related Library Resources

• A Cultural Sociology of Anglican Mission and the Indian Residential Schools in Canada: The Long Road to Apology. Eric Wood. 2016.

          - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 96.5 W66 2016

• The Education of Augie Merasty: A Residential School Memoir. Joseph Auguste Merasty, David Carpenter. 2015.

  - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 96.5 M47 2015
• Children of the Broken Treaty: Canada's Lost Promise and One Girl's Dream. Charlie Angus. 2015.

          - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 96.65 O58 A54 2015 

• Out of the Depths: The Experiences of Mi'kmaw Children at the Indian Residential School at Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. 4th edition. Isabelle Knockwood. 2015.

          - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 99 M6 K66 2015 

• Indian School Road: Legacies of the Shubenacadie Residential School. Chris Benjamin. 2014.
  

  - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 96.6 S58 B45 2014
• Speaking My Truth: Reflections on Reconciliation & Residential School. Shelagh Rogers, Mike DeGagné, Jonathan Dewar. 2012.
  - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 96.5 S64 2012a
• From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools. Marlene Brant Castellano, Linda Archibald, Mike DeGagné. 2011.

• Response, Responsibility, and Renewal: Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Journey. Gregory Younging, Jonathan Dewar, Mike DeGagné. 2011.
  - Book available through a Novanet Library. Call Number: E 96.5 T78 2011 v.2

Statistical Information

• Aboriginal People's Survey (APS)

  "Provide[s] data on the social and economic conditions of Aboriginal people in Canada." Collection cycles: 1991, 2001, 2006, 2012, 2017.

          -Data available online through the Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN)

• First Nations People, Métis and Inuit in Canada: Diverse and Growing Populations

  "This statistical portrait illustrates the characteristics of these populations, including composition, languages, living arrangements, education, labour, earnings, health and justice." Release Date: 2018.

• FNIGC Data Online

  "Canada’s premier source of information about First Nations people living on reserve and in northern communities across Canada."

          -Data available online through the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) 

• Library and Archives Canada Indigenous Heritage
  "[P]rovides access to published and archival heritage material that represents First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation experiences and contributions to Canada."

          -Data available online through Library and Archives Canada

• Censuses of Canada: 1665 to 1871

  Historical Statistical Data. Downloadable tables available at http://odesi2.scholarsportal.info/documentation/CENSUS/1665-1871/census1665-1871.html

Declarations & Position Statements

  Websites

• United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

          - Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on September 13, 2007

• Position Statement: Indigenous Knowledge in Canada's Copyright Act

          - Statement issued by the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA-FCAB)

Created by Robert Martel, Instruction Librarian. Atlantic School of Theology

Last Updated June 21, 2022

Links tested June 21, 2022