4.
Collaborative research methodologies enable the researcher and research participants to
use Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge appropriately throughout the research process and
ensure that the project is completed to the satisfaction of all the parties.
5.
Collaborative research methodologies imply that wherever possible, the research project
supports community capacity building, including education, research training and
employment opportunities for local residents.
6.
To encourage collaborative research methodologies, the Gwich’in Social and Cultural
Institute will ensure that, when appropriate, an existing community advisory body (for
example, Elders Councils, Renewable Resource Councils) is identified for the researcher.
The advisory body will establish an appropriate framework with the researcher for
consultation and advisory support throughout all stages of the project.
Research Agreements
7.
Except as otherwise agreed, a researcher must have concluded a valid research agreement
with the Gwich’in Social and Cultural Institute setting out the rights and obligations of the
parties for which the Designated Gwich’in Organizations’ and beneficiaries’ collaboration
is being sought. Without limiting their generality, the terms and conditions in the
agreement must include those matters set out in Schedule ‘A.’
Confidentiality
8.
Designated Gwich’in Organizations and beneficiaries must be informed about the degree of
confidentiality that will apply to the information they provide before the research process
starts.
9.
Methods of ensuring confidentiality must be approved prior to any research.
Ownership and Use of Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge Information
10. Ownership and use of information must be negotiated between the researcher and GSCI
prior to the commencement of the research process and contained in the research
agreement.
11.
Copies of research materials and final products including relevant field notes, photographs
or slides, audio tapes, video tapes, maps, archival materials, reports, journal articles,
manuscripts, or books resulting from Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge research must be
sent to the Gwich’in Social and Cultural Institute.
12.
Quotations and other oral, written and pictorial contributions of those people or group of
people who provide Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge information must be acknowledged
in any report or publication that may arise out of the research project. Direct references
must be cited for Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge holders, persons or groups who provide
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