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 .

Indigenous knowledge and the microbiome – bridging the disconnect between colonised places, peoples, and the unseen influences that shape our health and well-being
Explores an Indigenous perspective of the microbiome as an unseen influence on health and well-being by framing the importance of the natural environment, Indigenous knowledge and leadership. Could be used for embedding Indigenous perspectives, considering Western lenses that exist in this subject.
Microbiome ownership for Indigenous peoples
Discusses the benefits and risks arising from microbiome research involving Indigenous peoples and analyse microbiome ownership as an ethical concept in this context. Could be used for considering the move towards ICIP and ownership of samples, reflecting upon ways of doing.

An ethical way forward for Indigenous microbiome research
Discussion in a global context of how microbiologists can undertake ethical research with Indigenous peoples and their samples. Could be used for considering impact of research, considering alternate ways of doing.