Guidance aims to improve collaboration between scientists, tribal nations
Why it matters: This guidance establishes a framework for equitable research partnerships between scientists and Tribal Nations.
- University and Tribal researchers collaboratively developed a blueprint for research agreements, emphasizing respectful engagement with Tribes.
- The guidance seeks to rectify shortcomings in existing research policies, which frequently exclude Tribal input and perspectives.
- Improved collaboration between scientists and Tribal Nations is the core objective, ensuring research is conducted ethically and with mutual benefit.
A new blueprint, developed by a collaborative team of university and Tribal researchers, aims to revolutionize research agreements by ensuring respectful and equitable scientific engagement with Tribal Nations and on Tribal lands. This guidance directly addresses the historical lack of Tribal input in most research policies, which often leads to inadequate and culturally insensitive research practices.
