Indigenous Resources Guide

Indigenous Foundations: Oral Traditions

This webpage introduces and outlines the importance of oral history and oral traditions in Indigenous culture. 

Canadian Oral History: 10 Things You Should Know

This page outlines 10 things you should know about Indigenous oral traditions. 

11 things you should know about Indigenous oral traditions

Similar to the Canadian Oral History publication, the Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. discusses things to know about Indigenous oral traditions.

Our Voices, Our Stories 

This publication from Library and Archives Canada features a collection of stories from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, past and present.

Tell Me That Story Again: The Indigenous Tradition of Oral Storytelling

This recording details the importance of Indigenous oral storytelling, including the history of the tradition and how art, movement, and dance can help build the story. (2019, 1:22)

Dr. Jo-ann Archibald on Indigenous Storytelling

A video published by the National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education, Dr. Jo-ann Q'um Q'um Xiiem Archibald explains the seven principles of Indigenous storytelling and how these stories help to educate future generations. (2020, 41:54)

Healing Through the Art of Storytelling

This TED Talk by Sophia Madrigal highlights how Indigenous storytelling can be healing and help to empower and provide strength to oppressed peoples. (2022, 8:33)

Indigenous Storywork in Practice

This video features Dr. Jo-ann Q'um Q'um Xiiem Archibald in a webinar discussing Indigenous storywork and the healing and educating properties of stories. This elaborates on some of the information included in the previous video featuring Dr. Archibald. (2021, 56:44)

• The Legend of Sedna the Sea Goddess
• A Tłįcho Creation Story
• The Haudenosaunee Creation Story
• The Hero of the Dene