“Fundamental to the exercise of self-determination is the right of peoples to construct knowledge in accordance to self-determined definitions of what is real and what is valuable.”

—Marlene Brant Castellano

Module description

From ethical and legal perspectives, a digital citizen will understand and abide by principles of privacy protection, inclusion, and accessibility in digital spaces. They will recognize when these principles are not being upheld and work to correct them, be aware that power inequalities can exist in digital spaces, and contribute to equitable and safer spaces.

Learning outcomes

Successful learners will gain an appreciation of ethics and legal considerations with Indigenous Peoples by:

• Upholding and acting upon the Calls to Action listed in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the articles listed in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples​
• Being aware of, respecting, and following data sovereignty principles, especially for research pertaining to First Nations, Urban Indigenous, Inuit, and Métis Peoples by recognizing that they are rights-bearing communities, and committing to a distinctions-based approach in relationships with each