Indigenous Research TSCP 2 Questions and
Answers
Ethics Policy in Canada < ANSWER >The TCPS 2 is informed by three core principles that
convey the value of human dignity:
1. Respect for Persons: Free and informed consent
2. Concern for Welfare: Maximize potential, minimize harm
3. Justice: Benefits and burdens be distributed fairly
Three core principles serve as a foundation to guide all research processes
List Vulnerable Participants < ANSWER >- Children
- Elderly
- Pregnant women
- Individuals with cognitive impairment, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities
- Welfare recipients
- Prisoners
- Minority groups
Past approaches to Indigenous Research < ANSWER >- 'Helicopter" approach to research:
Studies designed by researchers without input from the community and with little to no benefit to
the community
- Engagement with community is an integral part of Indigenous research
Guidelines for Conducting Research with Indigenous Peoples < ANSWER >- TCPS2 (2018) <
ANSWER >Chapter 9: Research Involving the First Nations, Inuit and Métis People's of Canada
¨ Key Points
1. Community Engagement & Community Engagement Plans
2. Research Agreements
3. Collaborative Research
4. Mutual Benefits
5. Strengthening Capacity
6. Elders & Knowledge Keepers
community engagement < ANSWER >- Establishing a meaningful, trusting relationship between
researchers and communities
- Community Engagement Plan needs to be submitted to OII prior to REB submission
- Built on the 4Rs of research
1. Respect
2. Relevance
3. Reciprocity
4. Responsibility
Answers
Ethics Policy in Canada < ANSWER >The TCPS 2 is informed by three core principles that
convey the value of human dignity:
1. Respect for Persons: Free and informed consent
2. Concern for Welfare: Maximize potential, minimize harm
3. Justice: Benefits and burdens be distributed fairly
Three core principles serve as a foundation to guide all research processes
List Vulnerable Participants < ANSWER >- Children
- Elderly
- Pregnant women
- Individuals with cognitive impairment, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities
- Welfare recipients
- Prisoners
- Minority groups
Past approaches to Indigenous Research < ANSWER >- 'Helicopter" approach to research:
Studies designed by researchers without input from the community and with little to no benefit to
the community
- Engagement with community is an integral part of Indigenous research
Guidelines for Conducting Research with Indigenous Peoples < ANSWER >- TCPS2 (2018) <
ANSWER >Chapter 9: Research Involving the First Nations, Inuit and Métis People's of Canada
¨ Key Points
1. Community Engagement & Community Engagement Plans
2. Research Agreements
3. Collaborative Research
4. Mutual Benefits
5. Strengthening Capacity
6. Elders & Knowledge Keepers
community engagement < ANSWER >- Establishing a meaningful, trusting relationship between
researchers and communities
- Community Engagement Plan needs to be submitted to OII prior to REB submission
- Built on the 4Rs of research
1. Respect
2. Relevance
3. Reciprocity
4. Responsibility
