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APA (American Psychological Association) style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the social sciences.

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Template for Citing Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers in APA

Last name, First initial. Nation/Community. Treaty Territory if applicable. Where they live if applicable. Topic/subject of communication if applicable. personal communication. Month Date, Year.

For example:

Cardinal, D. Goodfish Lake Cree Nation. Treaty 6. Lives in Edmonton. Oral teaching. personal communication. April 4, 2004.

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