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Then and Now Experiences of American Indians and Alaska Natives

Overview

Many libraries and related organizations have information about and for AIAN. The featured libraries are part of the Federal Depository Library Program, and they are known as Federal Depository Libraries (FDLs).

Community Guides

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American Indian and Alaskan Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817–1899

University of Oklahoma Law Library (FDL #0488A)

  • Explore Congressional publications related to "political, military, and governmental activities related to indigenous peoples of the continental United States and Alaskan territory during the 19th century."
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Government Information Research Guide

University of Montana Library (FDL#0341)

  • Check out AIAN news, Montana tribal websites, and related Federal government information.
  • Guide's Subjects: Census, Federal, Government, Government Resources, Legislation, Parks, State
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Government Resources on Native American Heritage

Rice University Fondren Library | Kelley Center (FDL #0608C)

  • Learn about the achievements of Native Americans, especially individuals who work in the Federal Government, from those serving in the U.S. Congress to being NASA astronauts.
  • Guide's Subjects: Government Information, Native American Heritage, Native American History
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Indian Law Research Guides

National Indian Law Library (non-FDL)

  • Research resources on Federal Indian and tribal laws, including on repatriation, jurisdiction in Indian Country, and tribal enrollment.
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Native American Law Research Guide

Georgetown Law Library (FDL #0093A)

  • Read about featured resources, including public policies, U.S. Supreme Court cases, and state codes that concern Native American law.
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Native American Studies: Finding Government/Legal Sources

Montana State University Billings (FDL #0343)

  • Discover census data, laws, treaties, and Federal government resources.
  • Guide's Subjects: NAS, Native, Native American Studies, Social Sciences & Cultural Studies
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U.S. Federal Documents on HathiTrust: Bureau of Indian Affairs Publications

University of Washington Libraries (FDL #0644)

  • Find BIA publications using HathiTrust, including archaeological reports, bylaws, and population and economic statistics.
  • Guide's Subject: Government Publications

Federal Depository Library Directory (FDLD)

The Federal Depository Library Program distributes Government information free of cost to libraries that participate in the program. These libraries have information specialists who can assist your research needs. To find your nearest depository, check out the FDLD. 

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Disclaimer about Community Guides

Visiting a community guide will direct you to other websites, which may have different privacy policies than the U.S. Government Publishing Office. Also, community guides may feature resources that are not U.S. Government publications or sources, which may not be freely available. Contact the community guide's owner for additional information or assistance.

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