Ethics

As Indigenous people and allies, it is our hope to achieve our project goals through meaningful collaboration with First Nations Peoples across Canada. We recognize that the success of this work depends on fair partnerships with First Nation communities, and that these partnerships are fostered through strong, respectful, effective, and ethical relationships. Our research process is built on the foundations of honesty and integrity, and we are committed to conducting work that has true and accurate results while respecting the confidentiality of our partners. We will prioritize informed and ongoing consent at all stages of this project. We respect Indigenous traditional ways of knowing, being, and doing; our work will reflect this respect. We recognize that any information gained from our partners is a gift that should be treated carefully. We promise to protect all individuals, communities, and organizations that choose to collaborate with us. In addition to the ethical guidelines outlined below, we adhere to the Tri-Council Policy and OCAP.

Tri-Council Policy

OCAP

Collaboration & Reciprocity

Meaningful Engagement

Collaborative work, authentic communication, and reciprocal relationships are at the core of our work.

Collective Benefit

Ensure that the research, including methodologies and outputs, supports the collective benefit of participants and their communities

Honesty & Trust

Honesty and trust are integral parts of conducting this work collaboratively and in a good way. We work hard to develop trust-based relationships with the communities and individuals who choose to work with us and honor their contributions to this project.

Humility

Those who conduct this work will address and let go of any preconceived expectations and biases that may influence their interactions with participants or the objectives of this project. Practicing humility requires the acknowledgement that those who choose to engage with us in this work are inviting us onto their lands and into their lives, we acknowledge this and recognize that we are not entitled to any information share with us.

Respect & Responsibility

Diversity

We respect the diverse spirituality, beliefs, and vales of Indigenous Peoples. In our work, we appreciate individuality and acknowledge the many intersections that shape a person's experience.

Inherent Rights

We respect the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples and people with disabilities to maintain control over how information about them is collected and used.

Privacy

We prioritize the privacy of those involved in this project. Information learned from lived experiences is only shared with the informed consent of the individual.