Aboriginal Resources and Services

Frequently Asked Questions

These frequently asked questions (FAQ), have been selected because of their frequency of being asked to reference and information services at Library and Archives Canada (LAC).

The information contained in these pages is not intended to be your only or primary source of information for research. We encourage you to also make use of other sources of information such as the local public, school or university libraries or centers in your community or online.

• What terms are used to describe or refer to Aboriginal peoples?
• Where can I find information on eligibility for Indian status?
• Is a copy of the original Indian Act of 1876 available, and what about later amendments to the Act?
• What information is available on Indian treaties and land claims?
• What Aboriginal languages are represented in the collection?
• What resources are available for Aboriginal genealogy or family trees?
• What resources are available for researching Native (Canadian) literature, and how can a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit author be contacted?
• What does LAC have on Louis Riel and/or the Northwest Resistance?
• What Aboriginal newspapers are available in Canada?