Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge Research Guidelines
The Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge Research Guidelines fall under the Gwich’in Tribal
Council Traditional Knowledge Research Policy. These guidelines may be reviewed and
amended from time to time by the Gwich’in Social and Cultural Institute and must be approved
by the Gwich’in Tribal Council. Current Guidelines will be posted to the Gwich’in Tribal
Council and Gwich’in Social and Cultural Institute web sites.
The Gwich���in Social and Cultural Institute will, in accordance with the policy, provide these
guidelines to all researchers proposing to work on Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge research or
working on other issues related to Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge in the Gwich’in Settlement
Region.
The Gwich’in Social and Cultural Institute will review all research permit applications for
compliance with these policy guidelines prior to providing advise to the responsible permitting
authority.
Research Licensing
1.
All persons proposing to do research on Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge in the Gwich’in
Settlement Area must obtain the appropriate authorizations pursuant to the Scientists Act,
(R.S.N.W.T. 1988), Wildlife Act, (R.S.N.W.T. 1988), the NWT Act Archaeological Site
Regulations (NWT ACT, Chapter 1237, 1978 ), Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985).
Researchers are advised to consult “Doing Research in the NWT: A Guide for
Researchers” published by the Aurora Research Institute, available at
www.nwtresearch.com
Researchers are advised to consult and review the “Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical
Conduct for Research Involving Humans” available at http://www.ethics.ubc.ca/code
2.
All persons proposing to do research on Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge in the Primary
Use Area, Secondary Use Area, or other traditional territory of the Teetl’it Gwich’in must
obtain the appropriate authorizations pursuant to the Yukon Scientists or Explorer’s Act
(R.S.Y. 1958), or the Yukon Act Archaeological Sites Regulations (C.R.C. c.1612, 1956).
Researchers are advised to consult with the Heritage Branch, Department of Tourism of the
Yukon Government to obtain a copy of “Guidebook on Scientific Research in the Yukon”.
Collaborative Research Methodologies
3.
The Gwich’in Social and Cultural Institute supports and encourages the use of
collaborative research methodologies in all research activities conducted in the Gwich’in
Settlement Region.
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