IRSI and the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) have come together in a unique and mutually-beneficial relationship to advance the understanding of the First Nation principles of OCAP® (Ownership, Control, Access and Possession) for university researchers. Facilitated by both FNIGC and IRSI, this workshop series will discuss the concept First Nations data sovereignty, the First Nations principles of OCAP®, and how universities and researchers can support First Nations communities in their assertion of OCAP®.
Through interactive sessions, participants will be challenged to consider where they are situated in the realm of research and how they can cultivate collaborative partnerships and authentic, reciprocal research relationships. Participants will be invited to engage in self-reflection, discuss potential approaches, and to learn from others in the room.
The first session of the workshop series will be open to UBC graduate students, and is planned to run in May, 2020. For more information, contact IRSI’s Education & Training Officer Alison Krahn.