Whether it be a subscription fee, a paywall, or another financial barrier, resources on the Internet are prevented from being accessible to all. Below are useful and free resources and tools that have been useful throughout this research process.
Digital Syllabi
standingrocksyllabus7.pdf (wordpress.com)
Extremely useful syllabus with a detailed timeline and dozens of full readings with a comprehensive dive into settler-colonialism. This is a fantastic starting point for those seeking to understand the history, discourse, terminology, and breadth of scholarship.
Digital Archives
#NoDAPL Archive - Standing Rock Water Protectors - No Dakota Access Pipeline
Comprehensive multi-media archive on the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline and its significance in Indigenous activism.
WikiArt.org - Visual Art Encyclopedia
Hosts a variety of 2-Spirit/LGBTQ+ artwork collections such as Kent Monkman's for primary sources.
Utilize email for archives on website page.
loc.gov
The American Indian Movement, 1968-1978 | DPLA
Useful Timeline:
timeline.pdf (candid.org) / Timeline | Investing in Native Communities (candid.org)
Other Types of Sourcing:
Social Media: 2-Spirit/LGBTQ+ Individuals utilize a variety of free social media platforms to upload their content, offering both a way to connect for further research and to see the work and messages conveyed on their terms. Using the search window, hashtags, etc. offers much potential in learning present struggles of the community and a plethora of information and resources.
College/University Websites: Many universities and colleges freely offer student scholarship in Indigenous research to see what facets of research are emerging and the types of questions offered. Furthermore, many will offer free sources, guides, classroom material, etc. Beyond that, connecting with professors in the field for questions and resources opens countless doors. It never hurts to ask!
Tribal-run websites: There you will find a variety of resources and potential connections to delve into your scholarship and can engage firsthand in nonwestern historical approaches such as nonlinearity.