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Indigenous Studies

 

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Indigenous knowledges belong not only to individual authors, but to wider Nations, Countries or Language groups. When citing Indigenous Knowledges, where it is known, include the author’s Nation/Country/Language Group in the in-text citation and reference list entry.

Terms related to Indigenous Peoples need to be capitalised, such as names of nations or groups (Gunai Kurnai, Wurundjeri) and words related to Indigenous culture (Oral Traditions, Traditional Custodian). This demonstrates respect for Indigenous Peoples and perspectives.

Referencing Indigenous Knowledges using APA7

Follow APA7 standard and include attribution of the author/s affiliated Nation, Country or Language group, in both the in-text and reference list, if that information is provided within the source being cited. Avoid assuming a person’s affiliation if not stated clearly.

In-text citation

Template:

(Surname, Nation/Country/Language Group, year)
or
Surname (Nation/Country/Language Group) (year)

 

Example:

(Moreton-Robinson, Goenpul, 2020)
or
As argued by Moreton-Robinson (Goenpul) (2020) …

 

Reference list

Template:

Author Surname, Initials. (Nation/Country/Language Group). (Year). Book Title. Publisher.

 

Example:

Moreton-Robinson, A. (Goenpul). (2020). Talkin’ Up to the White Woman. University of Queensland Press.

In-text citation

Template:

(Surname, Nation/Country/Language Group, year)
or
Surname (Nation/Country/Language Group) (year)

 

Example:

(De Santolo, Garrwa; Barunggum, 2019)
or
As argued by De Santolo (Garrwa; Barunggum) (2019) …

 

Reference list

Template:

Author Surname, Initials. (Nation/Country/Language Group). (Year). Title of chapter. In Editor(s) initial(s) and surname. (Nation/Country/Language Group). (Ed. OR Eds.), Title of book, (page numbers). Publisher.

 

Example:

De Santolo, J. (Garrwa; Barunggum). (2019). The emergence of Yarnbar Jarnngkurr from Indigenous homelands: a creative Indigenous methodology. In J. Archibald (Stó:lō; St’at’imc), J. Lee-Morgan (Waikato-Tainui; Ngāti Mahuta) & J. De Santolo. (Garrwa; Barunggum). (Eds.), Decolonizing research: Indigenous storywork as methodology (pp. 239-259). ZED Books LTD.

In-text citation

Template:

(Surname, Nation/Country/Language Group, year)
or
Surname (Nation/Country/Language Group), (year)

 

Example:

(Couzens, Keerray Wooroong; Gunditjmara, 2018)
or
As argued by Couzens (Keerray Wooroong; Gunditjmara), (2018) …

 

Reference list

Template:

Author Surname, Initial(s). (Nation/Country/Language Group). (Year). Title of journal article. Journal name, Volume(issue), Page number(s). DOI address

 

Example:

Couzens, V. (Keerray Wooroong; Gunditjmara). (2018). Woman spirit - weerreeyaar; Weerreeyaar - woman spirit. The Lifted Brow, 40, 60. https://doi.org/10.3316/informit.036973519792855

In-text citation

Template:

(Surname, Nation/Country/Language Group, year)
or
Surname (Nation/Country/Language Group) (year)

 

Example:

(Cromb, Gamilaraay, 2022)
or
As argued by Cromb (Gamilaraay), (2022) …

 

Reference list

Template:

Author name, Initials. (Nation/Country/Language Group). (Year/Date). Title of page. Site name. URL

 

Example:

Cromb, N. (Gamilaraay). (2022). So whose 'Voice' is it anyway? IndigenousX. https://indigenousx.com.au/so-whose-voice-is-it-anyway/

In-text citation

Template:

(Surname, Nation/Country/Language Group, year)
or
Surname (Nation/Country/Language Group) (year)

 

Example:

(Sentance, Wiradjuri, 2022)
or
As argued by Sentance (Wiradjuri), (2022) …

 

Reference list

Template:

Surname, Initials. (Nation/Country/Language Group). [Channel name]. (Year, month day). Video title [Video]. YouTube. URL

 

Example:

Sentance, N. (Wiradjuri). [ALIANational]. (2022, March 8). Panel session - Indigenous Australian sovereignties and Australian libraries: Who is in control? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wrMQM8jY1A&t=2915s

In-text citation

Template:

(Surname, Nation/Country/Language Group, year)
or
Surname (Nation/Country/Language Group) (year)

 

Example:

(Evans, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, 2022)
or
As discussed by Evans (Gamilaraay/Gomeroi), (2022)

 

Reference list

Template:

Author, A. (Nation/Country/Language Group). (Year). Title [Medium]. Museum name, Museum location

 

Example:

Evans, P (Gamilaraay/Gomeroi). (2022). Waabigu Maragalgaa. [Ceramic]. Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Sydney NSW.

In-text citation

Template:

(Surname, Nation/Country/Language Group, personal communication, Month Day, Year)
or
Surname (Nation/Country/Language Group), (personal communication, Month Day, Year)

 

Example:

(Faulkhead, Koorie, personal communication, November 4, 2022)
or
As shared by Faulkhead (Koorie), (personal communication, November 4, 2022) …

 

Reference list

Cited information from personal communication does not appear in the reference list.

 

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