Research guides: Computer Science: Indigenous research & resources

Indigenous research

This page is meant to provide entry points for researchers interested in discovering more about Indigenous ways of knowing to influence their academic research. The focus of the resources provided here are on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis groups in North America and the area that is commonly known as Canada, though other Indigenous groups may be represented in some of the works listed.

As one engages with Indigenous knowledge, people, and culture, one must keep in mind that Indigenous people do not exist as a monolith, and that "Nothing about us without us" is a motto which must be adhered to in an ethical research process.

Resources

Databases relating to Indigenous studies
These databases cover a mix of scholarly and primary sources across many disciplines and timeframes.
Abundant Intelligences
Connecting knowledge from Indigenous communities with AI development. Includes collaborators from eight universities and twelve Indigenous community-based organizations in Canada.
AISES in Canada
A society working on increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples in science, technology, engineering, and math. Their resource center provides access to AISES publications, webinars, and Wings of Change magazine.
IBET PhD Project
Provides community and financial support to Indigenous and Black scholars in engineering and computer science.
Imagining Indigenous AI
Book chapter in "Imagining AI: How the world sees intelligent machines" (2023).
Indigitalization: Indigenous Computing Theory
This presentation by Jon Corbett explores how Indigenous cultural knowledge can be used as a framework for computing science and computer programming.
Reconciliation in STEM
A video discussion about the impact of reconciliation on the stories and careers of Indigenous community members in STEM.

Indigenous data sovereignty

All data collected belong to the community. For more information on ethical conduct in Indigenous research, data sovereignty, and training resources, please visit the Indigenous Research Guide: Sovereignty, data and statistics.