(b)
Ensure that research has gone through an ethical review process before research begins.
(c)
Reserves the right to enter into research agreements to collaborate with researchers for
proposed Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge research or other socio-cultural research in
the Gwich’in Settlement Region (see Schedule A). The Gwich’in Social and Cultural
Institute shall ensure that a plain language description of the project is provided to the
community in which the research is proposed, and that informed consent has been gained
before the research proceeds.
(d)
Monitor Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge projects, studies and other initiatives inside
and outside the Gwich’in Settlement Region to improve general understanding of the
methodology of incorporating Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge into education,
environmental assessment, heritage management and land, water and resource
management and planning.
(e)
Participate in the on-going exchange of information about Gwich’in Traditional
Knowledge research and development and its incorporation into decision-making.
(f)
Identify areas where Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge can be successfully incorporated
into the design or delivery of Gwich’in Tribal Council governance and Board decisionmaking.
(g)
Develop guidelines for researchers seeking to conduct research on Gwich’in Traditional
Knowledge in the Gwich’in Settlement Region that reflect the values and traditions of the
Gwich’in as expressed through this policy.
(h)
Encourage the use of collaborative research methods in Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge
and Scientific research.
(i)
Communicate the objectives of this policy and its guidelines to all Gwich’in
organizations, government departments, researchers, and institutions of public
government identified within the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement and
the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act,
(j)
Provide the Gwich’in Tribal Council with advice on all matters which fall within the
scope of this policy.
(k)
Work with Designated Gwich’in Organizations and Renewable Resource Councils to
identify Gwich’in individuals who are qualified Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge holders
in specific topic areas and interested in working with researchers.
Educate elders and other beneficiaries about their individual rights with respect to their
participation in all research, including Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge research.
(l)
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DRAFT
January 21, 2004