What types of terminology does CSH use for describing Aboriginal peoples in Canada?
The collective heading in CSH for Aboriginal peoples in Canada is “Native peoples-Canada”, which encompasses collective works on the Inuit, Métis, and First Nations (or “Indians”). This CSH heading differs from the LCSH heading “Indigenous peoples-Canada”. For works strictly on First Nations collectively, (i.e. “Indians”, not including the Inuit or Métis), use the LCSH heading “Indians of North America-Canada”. To refer to specific groups of First Nations people, CSH provides narrower headings for these groups. Please look under the heading “Indians of North America-Canada” in CSH for fast access to these NT references. This list is not comprehensive, however; the user will need to refer to LCSH for others.
