activities to revise or substantiate existing theories. Research can include, but not be limited to,
Basic Research, that is, a curiosity driving activity that has the purpose of discovery and the
advancement or knowledge; or Applied Research, which aims to discover the best ways of using
this knowledge in the process or a profession, policy development or a way of life. Research can
be conducted using qualitative, that is, a belief that theory should be grounded in the day-to-day
realities of the people being studied, or quantitative, that is, methods that use numerical or
statistical methodology. Research methodology can include primary and secondary research.
Primary research is information gathered by interacting with people through meetings,
interviews, observation, focus groups or surveys. Secondary research is information gathered
through literature reviews, publications, broadcast media and the use of other non-human
sources.
Research Agreement
A research agreement is a contract entered into between the Gwich’in Tribal Council (or one of
the Designated Gwich’in Organizations or the GSCI) and a researcher that outlines the
conditions for the conduct of research in the Gwich’in Settlement Region.
Researcher
A researcher is any person, agency, institution of public government, government body or a
public or private organization proposing a research project in the Gwich’in Settlement Region
for which a license or permit is required pursuant to the Scientists Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988),
Wildlife Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988), NWT Act Archaeological Sites Regulations (NWT Act, Chapter
1237, 1978), Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985), the Yukon Scientists and Explorer’s Act (R.S.Y. 1986),
or Yukon Act Archaeological Sites Regulations (C.R.C. c.1612, 1978)
V:
AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
1.
Gwich’in Tribal Council:
(a)
Authorizes the Gwich’in Social and Cultural Institute to implement the policy on behalf
of the Gwich’in Tribal Council.
(b)
Represents the rights and interests of the Gwich’in beneficiaries on any matters arising
that will promote and protect their Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge.
(c)
Ensures that the Gwich’in Social and Cultural Institute and other Designated Gwich’in
Organizations have the resources required to manage and apply this policy.
2.
Gwich’in Social and Cultural Institute will:
(a)
Review all research permits and licences issued 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), the Yukon
Scientists and Explorer’s Act, (R.S.Y. 1986) or the Yukon Act Archaeological Sites
Regulations (C.R.C. c.112, 1978) for compliance with the policy guidelines prior to
providing advice to the authority issuing the permit or licence.
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DRAFT
January 21, 2004