Resources Linked in Article
Decolonizing Methodologies – Research and Indigenous Peoples
A book by Linda Tuhiwai Smith for researchers working in an Indigenous context.
Indigenous ways of knowing and the academy
Part two of an article series by Aaron Franks regarding Indigenous ways of knowing in academia.
Investing in Canada’s Future – Strengthening the Foundations of Canadian Research
Section 5.3.3 of this document discusses the history of Indigenous research, Indigenous approaches to research, etc.
TCPS 2 (2018) – Chapter 9
Chapter 9 of the Tri-Council Policy Statement, Research Involving the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples of Canada, serves as a framework for the ethical conduct of research involving Indigenous peoples.
Western Research Ask an Ethics Officer
Western Research addresses what some of the special considerations might be when doing research with Indigenous communities, and the impact that it might have on an REB application (35 minutes 15 seconds to 38 minutes 18 seconds).
OCAP – The Path to First Nations Information Governance
The OCAP™ principles provide the standard for conducting research with First Nations people.
Negotiating Research Relationships with Inuit Communities
This guide aims to improve the process of negotiating research relationships with Inuit communities in Canada.
ITK National Inuit Strategy on Research
The purpose of the NISR is to address challenges in Inuit governance in research through coordinated actions that enhance the efficacy, impact, and usefulness of Inuit Nunangat research for Inuit.
Urban Aboriginal Research Charter Template: A Guide to Building Research Relationships
This template is designed to aid in the development of research protocols that facilitate meaningful dialogue and partnerships between urban Aboriginal organizations and researchers.
USAI Research Framework
The USAI Research Framework by the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) provides a guide to all Indigenous research projects conducted by the OFIFC and urban Indigenous communities, in which the OFIFC is involved.
First Nations and Higher Education: The… Relevance, Reciprocity, Responsibility
First Nations and Higher Education: The Four R’s – Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity, Responsibility
Setting New Directions to Support Indigenous Research and Research Training in Canada
The strategic plan is published by the federal research granting agencies and fulfills a priority of the Canada Research Coordinating Committee to co-develop with Indigenous Peoples an interdisciplinary research and research training model that contributes to reconciliation.
Toolbox of Research Principles in an Aboriginal Context
The Toolbox of Research Principles in an Aboriginal Context: ethics, fairness, reciprocity, collaboration and culture is a regularly updated tool meant to be durable and adapt to the needs of the different communities affected by ethical issues (First Nations, academics, students, researchers and public administrators).
Guiding Ethical Principles – Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network
The UAKN Guiding Ethical Principles encompasses an acknowledgement of community ethics concerning research. It is further recognized that this document is a small iteration of the many Indigenous ethical protocols currently existing.
RHS Cultural Framework
First Nations Regional Longitudinal Health Survey (RHS) Cultural Framework
CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance
The CARE Principles (Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, and Ethics) for Indigenous Data Governance are people and purpose-oriented, reflecting the crucial role of data in advancing Indigenous innovation and self-determination, and complement the existing FAIR principles encouraging open and other data movements to consider both people and purpose in their advocacy and pursuits.
The First Nations Data Centre
The First Nations Data Centre is a Knowledge Translation resource from FNIGC that provides access to published, unpublished, and record-level data from their respected national survey work.
Ethics in First Nations Research – Assembly of First Nations
This document outlines challenges, as well as tools for enabling ethical First Nations research.
First Nations in Quebec and Labrador’s Research Protocol 2014
The First Nations in Quebec and Labrador’s Research Protocol is first and foremost a collective tool for community chiefs and managers who are invited to take part in research projects. This document will be used as a guide by not only First Nations, communities and regional organizations, but also indirectly by the scientific community, in order to establish rules for research activities performed with First Nations or on their territory.
Negotiating Research Relationships with Inuit Communities: A Guide for Researchers
This guide is an attempt to address questions of the expectations of Northern researchers to ensure that Northern communities are involved in, and benefit from, research, as well as provide practical advice to assist researchers who plan to work with, or in the vicinity of, Canadian Inuit communities in the regions of Nunatsiavut (Labrador), Nunavik (northern Québec), Nunavut, and the Inuvialuit Settlement Region of the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Principles of Ethical Métis Research
These principles are intended to reflect the considerable experience of the participants involved. Outside groups may choose to use these principles in whole or adapt them to their needs as they see fit. The principles are not intended to be enforceable rules that must be followed but rather are a well thought out starting point to engage Métis communities in ethical research.
Other Resources:
Carleton University: Indigenous Research Ethics Institute
Ethical Principles for the Conduct of Research in the North
Yukon University Research Centre
Nunavut Research Institute (NRI)
Canadian Public Opinion on Aboriginal Peoples 2016 Final Report
Six Nations Ethics Policy Conducting Research at Six Nations
Library and Archives Canada: Indigenous heritage
The Development of Guidelines for Indigenous Research Ethics in Aotearoa/New Zealand
York University: Guidelines for Research Involving Aboriginal/Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Peoples Council on Biocolonialism: Indigenous Research Protection Act
UBC: Indigenous Research Methodologies
University of Victoria: Protocols & Principles for Conducting Research in an Indigenous Context
Indigenous Research Support Initiative
Trent University: Research Ethics – Indigenous Studies
Toolbox of Research Principles in an Aboriginal Context
Diversifying and Decolonizing Research
A collection of resources to learn how to conduct research that is both critical and inclusive, created by SAGE publishing – includes webinars and collections of open access articles.