The Brian Deer Classification System is a library classification system created for use in Indigenous contexts by Canadian Kahnawake Mohawk librarian A. Brian Deer.
History
Deer designed his classification system while working in the library of the National Indian Brotherhood from 1974-1976, with the goal of reflecting indigenous viewpoints and values in knowledge organization. Between 1978 and 1980, the system was adapted for use in British Columbia by Gene Joseph and Keltie McCall while working at the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs.
Variations of the Brian Deer Classification are in use at the Xwi7xwa Library at the University of British Columbia; the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs Resource Centre; and the Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute in Oujé-Bougoumou, Quebec.