Canadian Journal of Native Studies

About the Journal

The Canadian Journal Native Studies [CJNS] will be on hiatus, effective immediately until January 31, 2027.  We have some exciting changes we want to make and in order to do them properly, we need to take a little break.  We will keep you all updated as proceed and implement the various changes.

 Online editions will remain available as well as latest issue, vol. 43. 1 (to be released in May 2026).  Our editorial staff will answer your questions at cjns@brandonu.ca.

 We will start accepting new submissions on January 31, 2027.

Created in 1981, the Canadian Journal of Native Studies is the oldest Indigenous Studies journal in Canada.  It is a highly recognized, peer reviewed journal in the field of Native/Indigenous Studies and publishes a wide array of articles focusing on issues related to Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Affairs across Turtle Island and other locations around the globe.

The Canadian Journal of Native Studies transitioned to an online, open access journal in May of 2025, allowing us to expand on our current offerings.  We publish on a bi-annual basis (May/Nov) and authors are not charged to publish with the Canadian Journal of Native Studies.

A vast number of sources index the Canadian Journal of Native Studies, including: America History and Life, Anthropological Index, Bibliography of Natives of North America; CPIQ: Canadian Periodical Index, Indigenous Studies Portal,  Historical Abstracts, and MLA International Bibliography.