As part of an ongoing effort to create transformational change in the way UBC and other institutions engage in Indigenous collaborations, IRSI is working with a variety of partners to develop an Indigenous Research Framework. This Framework will have three pillars, specific to Indigenous research: Principles of Engagement, Ethics, and guidelines for the collection and management of Indigenous data, information and records. To co-create this Framework, IRSI has convened a number of gatherings over the past two years in a variety of locations around the province. This work will culminate in a collaborative workshop on November 26 & 27, where we will present the findings from the various gatherings and invite the attendees to help us synthesize the results into a draft Framework.
If you work in Indigenous research and are interested in participating in the upcoming gathering, please reach out to us at irsi.info@ubc.ca.