Research involving Indigenous data must be based on respectful relationships between researchers and Indigenous communities. This includes understanding and applying relevant data management protocols in respect of Indigenous Rights.
Inuit, Métis, or other Indigenous communities (both within and outside Canada) may define their data differently; researchers should work towards understanding and respecting those definitions when developing research projects that may involve those peoples and their data.
The First Nations principles of OCAP® define First Nations data as encompassing “data from First Nations, including languages, cultures, knowledge, stories, songs, and ceremonies, data about First Nations such as demographics, housing, health, economies, labor, education, and data on or about First Nations lands and resources, which includes waters, medicines, and animals.”
Support
| Service Area | Unit | Contact | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Research Support | UBC Indigenous Research Support Initiative (IRSI) Okanagan Indigenous research facilitation | |
| Indigenous Research and Ethics Review | UBC Behavioural Research Ethics Board: Indigenous Research and Ethics Review | Contacts |
Resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| UBC's Indigenous Strategic Plan | The Indigenous Strategic Plan provides thoughtful guidance for action and a framework for reconciliation in a post-secondary context. |
| British Columbia's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) | The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act establishes the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as the Province’s framework for reconciliation, as called for by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. |