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Historical context<\/h1>\nThrough the colonization and devaluation of First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis Peoples and worldviews, there have been challenges with how outside sources have collected and used Traditional Indigenous Knowledges and data.\u00a0Data gathered on Indigenous Peoples historically has been controlled by external parties without consent and makes up the majority of research done on Indigenous Peoples to the external parties advancement. As such, there is a need for Indigenous data sovereignty guidelines and principles.\n
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Source and recommended reading: Tool: Indigenous Knowledge and Data Sovereignty [PDF] (futurecitiescanada.ca)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

What is meant by Indigenous data sovereignty?<\/h1>\n
\"Indigenous Data Sovereignty is the ability for Indigenous peoples, communities and Nations to participate, steward and control data that is created with or about themselves\u2026 It recognizes that Indigenous People are the ultimate authority in their data and Knowledges and aims to redefine Indigenous Peoples' relationship to research from being participants or subjects to being meaningful partners and co-researchers.\"\n\n\u2014Cited from Indigenous Data Sovereignty (Indigenous Studies Research Guide at the University of Toronto (utoronto.ca)<\/a><\/blockquote>\n
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\n\nAt the beginning of this module, we defined Indigenous data sovereignty; we are now adding to that definition to offer greater clarity and understanding.\n\nSource and recommended reading:\n\nNindokiikayencikewin<\/a>: to seek learning or Knowledges Indigenous Knowledges & Data Governance Protocol (indigenousinnovate.org) [PDF]<\/a> and Welcome to The Fundamentals of OCAP\u00ae - The First Nations Information Governance Centre (fnigc.ca)<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIndigenous data sovereignty calls for the direct control of the research data that is gathered on Indigenous Peoples, cultures, histories, stories, languages, knowledge systems, and sacred lands. When an Indigenous community takes control of the data collected about their Indigenous Traditional Knowledges, they gain the power to self-determine the stories that data tells and the narrative shared.\n\nIndigenous data sovereignty in practice includes controlling how data is:\n\n\"Indigenous\n
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Source and recommended reading: National Dialogue on Strengthening Indigenous Research Capacity - Summary of Discussions - Canada.ca<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\"Data sovereignty is also about empowering First Nation, Inuit and M\u00e9tis communities to choose when and how to allow others to reciprocally apply their Knowledges and data in ways that benefit non-Indigenous people \u2014 for example, applying Indigenous environmental stewardship practices more broadly.\"\n\n\u2014Cited from Nindokiikayencikewin: to seek learning or Knowledges. Indigenous Knowledges and Data Governance Protocol [PDF]<\/a><\/blockquote>\nNow that you are aware that there are Indigenous data sovereignty principles, let\u2019s take a deeper dive into how we can all honour them.\n\nWe\u2019ll start by reviewing the concept of Indigenous data governance.\n

Indigenous data governance<\/h1>\nIndigenous data governance <\/strong>refers to the right of an Indigenous Nation to govern the collection, ownership, application, and storage of its own data.\n\nWe will explore the existing governance models or best practices for doing research, collaborating, creating, and curating with Indigenous communities respectfully.\n\nIndigenous communities across Canada have established principles to guide ethical research and information collection within their respective communities. It is important to understand which principles the specific community you are wanting to connect with honours and wants to use.\n
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When conducting our research to develop this module, we found there is a vast amount of Indigenous research ethical guidelines from First Nations, M\u00e9tis, and Inuit communities and organizations in Canada. We highlight and discuss the most dominantly used guidelines but encourage you to do your own research.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThere are many governance models that are specific to certain Indigenous groups, yet there are some overlapping commonalities in the defining principles.\n\nhttps:\/\/vimeo.com\/857921662\n
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Source and recommended reading: Indigenous Data Sovereignty | Research at UCalgary | University of Calgary<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nCanada recognizes the need to advance First Nations, M\u00e9tis, and Inuit Peoples\u2019 self-determination as a central feature of successful, legitimate, and accountable governance on the road to reconciliation. This can be done by respecting First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis governing authorities.\n

Dominant governance guidelines<\/h1>\nIn the next few sections, we will be developing an understanding of the following Indigenous data sovereignty principles models:\n