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

Books

True Tracks: Respecting Indigenous knowledge and culture
Showcases examples from across industries on respectfully applying Indigenous knowledges. Could be used for modelling successful ways of working and best practice .

“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 for reflecting on how to best employ and retain minorities.
The importance of understanding Indigenous employment in the Indigenous business sector
Indigenous-owned businesses in Australia consistently employ a higher proportion of Indigenous people compared to non-Indigenous businesses, suggesting their workplace practices should inform future Indigenous employment policies. Could be used for reflecting on how to best employ and retain minorities.

Supply Nation
Various education resources from Supply Nation, a database of verified Indigenous businesses. Could be used for prompts for assessments, finding Indigenous businesses.