LibGuides: High School Aboriginal & Social Studies: Websites

Government & Intergovernmental Agencies
Professional & Advocacy Organizations
General Resources - Social Studies
General Resources - Aboriginal Studies

LearnAlberta Resources
A searchable database of online learning resources for social studies and additional subjects from the government of Alberta
Quest A+ Practice Diploma Exams
Practice diploma examination tests for Social Studies 9, 30-1 and 30-2 from the government of Alberta
Aboriginal Peoples - Statistics Canada
Statistical information for the total Aboriginal population and subdivided into Indian, Inuit, and Métis peoples with links to additional resources
Aboriginal Relations - Government of Alberta
The Ministry of Aboriginal Relations works with Aboriginal communities, the federal government, industry and other stakeholders to promote social and economic opportunities to enhance the quality of life of Aboriginal people in Alberta.
Indian Affairs Annual Reports, 1864-1990
Full-text available through Library & Archives Canada
National Aboriginal Document Database
The information found here can be used for research projects such as documenting land claims, or for studying independent Statutes and Acts, Treaties and Court Decisions. Content also includes links to additional information sites for First Nations in Canada and Native American sites in the United States.
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada is one of 34 federal government departments responsible for meeting the Government of Canada's obligations and commitments to First Nations, Inuit and Métis, and for fulfilling the federal government's constitutional responsibilities in the North.
Truth & Reconciliation (TRC) Commission of Canada
The TRC mandate is to inform all Canadians about what happened in Indian Residential Schools (IRS). The Commission will document the truth of survivors, families, communities and anyone personally affected by the IRS experience.
Multicultural Canada
A project supported by the Department of Canadian Heritage and Simon Fraser University, this website provides online access to digitized historical collections, learning modules and an Encyclopedia of Canada's Peoples
Canadian Social Trends - Statistics Canada
Summary tables of key findings covering social, economic and demographic change in Canada

Glossary of Terms Used to Study Social Movements - T.V. Reed, Washington State University
A basic vocabulary of terms used in studying social movements.
Glossary of the Social Sciences - Rogers State University
Original definitions on social science concepts and terms including introductory sociology, social problems, social theory, and cultural ecology
Social Movements & Culture: Online Resources
A collection of websites addressing major past and present social movements, by Professor T.V. Reed of Washington State University
Multicultural Alberta
A collaborative project providing searchable newspapers, local histories, speeches, photographs, letters and oral histories
Research Programs - Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP)
Downloadable research summaries and reports addressing economic and social issues in Canada

First Nations Information Connection (FNIC)
An initiative of the University of Alberta Libraries in collaboration with First Nations institutions, the FNIC is a web portal featuring a collection of culturally significant web resources.

Aboriginal Heritage - Library & Archives Canada
Online databases, virtual exhibitions and digitized documents about political, social, economic and cultural development of Aboriginal peoples in Canada
Aboriginal Perspectives - National Film Board
Designed for high school and upper elementary students and teachers, this site features National Film Board of Canada documentaries by and about Canada’s Aboriginal peoples.
Glossary of Terms for Aboriginal Studies - Alberta Education
This glossary is adapted from the Aboriginal Studies 10–20–30 program. The terms and definitions take into consideration Aboriginal diversity and also relate to the overall generic understandings of Aboriginal historical chronology.
Indigenous Studies Portal - University of Saskatchewan
The Indigenous Studies Portal (iPortal) connects faculty, students, researchers and members of the community with electronic resources: books, articles, theses, documents, photographs, archival resources, maps, etc.
The First Perspective: News about Indigenous Peoples
News and articles related to First Nations Aboriginal issues and events.
First Nations Drum: Canada's National Native Newspaper
Designed to inform and entertain our readers while strengthening understanding between the Native and non-Native residents, the First Nations Drum deals exclusively with news and information relevant to Native communities and lifestyles.

Use the CRAAP Test to Evaluate Information

All information, especially online content, requires critical scrutiny. Use the CRAAP test to determine the credibility and reliability of a source:

CURRENCY	The timeliness (i.e. publication date, revision history) of the information. Broken links or old dates indicate a site has not been updated recently.
RELEVANCY	The importance of the information for your needs. Consider your audience and compare with a variety of sources.
AUTHORITY	The originating source (author, publisher, sponsor) of the information. Check for contact information and the credentials of the author.
ACCURACY	The reliability (source, evidence, truthfulness) of the information. Think about the source and look for evidence of bias or error.
PURPOSE	The reason (teach, sell, entertain) the information exists. Identify the type of information (fact or opinion) and the intent of the author.

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What's in an URL? Top-Level Domains & Types of Websites

Every web page has its own address called a Uniform Resource Locator (URL). Similar to a mailing address with a name, street address, city, province, and postal code, each part of a URL provides information about the web page:

Top-level domains (TLDs) are an important clue of a website's publisher and purpose. Watch the video above or click below to learn about common types of TLDs:

.com websites

.org websites

.ca and other country code top-level domains (ccTLD)

.gc.ca

.gov

.travel

Google Search Tips & Tricks

Get better results from Google by using these search techniques:

Use a "phrase search" to find an exact term by using quotation marks

Example: "sustainable business"

Limit results to one type of website, such as governmental or educational

Example 1:

small business development site:.gc.ca

> typing "site:.gc.ca" after the search term will limit results to Canadian federal government websites

Example 2:

sustainable development studies site:.edu

> typing "site:.edu" after the search term will limit results to educational institutions

Search for words in the website title to ensure the information is relevant

Example:

allintitle: sustainable business

> typing "allintitle:" before the search term will limit results to those that have all those terms in the web page title, such as "World Business Council for Sustainable Development," "The New Metrics of Sustainable Business Conference," and so on

Use the minus sign (-) to remove unwanted words from search results

Example:

sustainable -development

> search results will include sites with the term "sustainable" and exclude sites with the word "development"

Use the "advanced search" option to limit your results by language, Internet domain, date of publication, country, and where on the web page the words appear, such as address or text.

Follow these links for more help and information on searching Google and similar Internet search engines:

High School Aboriginal & Social Studies

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