Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources

This LibGuide provides a starting point for finding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander library materials, resources and subject guides

Articles

“It’s Self Determination. Blackfullas making right decisions for blackfullas”:  why Indigenous-owned businesses create better Indigenous employment outcomes 
Research with interviews from Indigenous business owners, managers and employees that explores how these businesses support strong levels of Indigenous employment.  Could be used as case studies on Indigenous ways of knowing and how these are used in Indigenous businesses.
The importance of understanding Indigenous employment in the Indigenous business sector 
Indigenous-owned businesses consistently employ a higher proportion of Indigenous people compared to non-Indigenous businesses, suggesting their workplace practices should inform future employment policies.  Could be used to consider how Indigenous practices can be used in mainstream business practice.
Holding hands and walking forward: Stories shared by Indigenous Australian business women
Uncovers the factors that impact on Indigenous business women in Victoria including their relationships with the Indigenous community. Could be used to consider how women and Indigenous peoples relate to the business world.

Indigenous Business Australia – Case Studies
Examples of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led businesses. Could be used as examples of excellent Indigenous businesses.
Supply Nation – Stories of Success
Examples of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led businesses. Could be used to consider how Indigenous perspectives contribute to success.
Dilinduwa – Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership – Indigenous Economic Power Project Snapshot 3.0
Beyond the economic contributions, Snapshot 3.0 is also the inspiring story of Indigenous self-determination through the vehicle of business, providing opportunities to communities across the nation.  Could be used for prompting self-reflection, and considers how Indigenous practices can be used in mainstream business.