Native American and Indigenous Studies

Brown University is located within the ancestral homelands of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. Read more about the University's official land acknowledgement statement and commitments to Indigenous peoples here.

The Brown University Library has in its holdings a wealth of material for research on the history and experiences of Native and Indigenous Peoples of the Americas and beyond. This guide is arranged in sections highlighting ways to access primary source materials, databases, exhibitions and information about current and popular topics in Native American and Indigenous Studies. 

Additionally, the Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative at Brown offers a wealth of resources related to its focus on teaching, research and engagement to increase the understanding of cultural traditions, histories, political experiences and contemporary experiences and knowledges of Native American and Indigenous peoples.