Native American and Indigenous Studies

Note: The Library of Congress has acknowledged that some long-standing subject headings related to Native American and Indigenous peoples are inaccurate, outdated, or offensive. See the full statement here: https://www.loc.gov/aba/cataloging/subject/Evaluation-Headings-Indigenous-Peoples.pdf

They are currently working with Indigenous communities and library professionals to update and improve these terms. During this transition, you may see a mix of older and revised headings in OneSearch, as we follow the standards set by the Library of Congress.

To search for books, try these subject searches in OneSearch:

Core Subject Headings

• Indians of North America
• Indians of North America -- California
• Indian mythology -- North America
• Indigenous peoples -- North America

Subdivisions

Pair these with a broad or nation-specific heading, for example: Indians of North America -- Legal status, laws, etc

• —Ethnic identity
• —Folklore
• —Government relations
• —History
• —Legal status, laws, etc.
• —Religion

Southern California Nations

• Cahuilla Indians
• Chumash Indians
• Gabrielino Indians