NCLIVE now offers access to Gale Primary Sources: Indigenous Peoples of North America, a resource exploring the political, social, and cultural history of Indigenous peoples from the sixteenth to twentieth centuries. This digital archive provides primary sources highlighting the experiences, traditions, and innovations of Indigenous communities in the U.S. and Canada.
Collection Highlights
Discover topics such as:
- Trade and communication
- Arctic exploration and tribes
- The Iroquois Confederation and Canadian Catholic Indian missions
- Indian wars, removal, and frontier military history
- Government boarding and missionary schools
- Indigenous language preservation, including dictionaries and primers
Content includes newspapers, photographs, and Indigenous-language texts sourced from American and Canadian institutions.
Research and Teaching Uses
This resource is ideal for:
- Enhancing research with authentic primary sources
- Incorporating Indigenous perspectives into historical studies
- Supporting courses in history, anthropology, and cultural studies
Explore Gale Primary Sources: Indigenous Peoples of North America today. For assistance, contact the library.