Indigenous reference services

Our team of reference archivists can help you explore historical collections about Indigenous communities. We help Indigenous clients access our services and resources. We also provide guidance and support you while you do your research. Let us help you find the records you need.

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Book a reference appointment

Reference archivists can assist in person, by phone, or by videoconference. They can help you with every step of your research journey. These include:

  • developing a research strategy
  • using our research tools (physical and digital)
  • finding information and forms on our website
  • helping you access archival materials, including Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests

Please contact us to book an appointment.

Ask about our presentations and workshops

We offer presentations and workshops for groups on a broad range of topics, such as :

  • Introduction to archival research at LAC
  • Introduction to the records of the Department of Indian Affairs (RG10)
  • Interactive research workshop (on a specific topic)
  • Information session on Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests

Schedule a guided tour

We give guided tours for groups visiting LAC in Ottawa. These tours include information about our services and our various consultation rooms.

Contact us

For more information about our services, to book an appointment, presentation, workshop or guided tours, please contact us.

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Ask us a question

Email

Send an email to: reference@bac-lac.gc.ca

Mail

Library and Archives Canada
Research Support and Regional Services Division
550 de la Cité Boulevard
Gatineau QC J8T 0A7
Canada

Telephone

613-996-5115
1-866-578-7777 (toll free in Canada and the United States)