Research Our Way

Research at CSFS is focused on the improvement of health, social, and legal services that support the eleven Member Nations we serve through community-led research. We prioritize incorporating the traditional cultural practices and protocols of the Carrier and Sekani peoples into our research policies and procedures.

Our approach to research balances Indigenous and Western perspectives and is guided by the principles outlined in the Tri-Council Policy Statement on the ‘Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans’. This ensures that research is not only relevant but also provides quality, responsive services to the communities we serve, and emphasizes collaboration, consent and ownership, and reciprocity in our research practices.

At CSFS, we are dedicated to creating a research environment that is culturally safe and respectful of those involved. Whether our staff are engaging in community-led research or partnering with university faculty and students, we are committed to diversifying the scope of their research with an Indigenous lens. Our commitment to research promotes positive relationships between CSFS Member Nations and researcher partners.

Fostering positive relationships is essential in establishing an ethical framework for the collection and safeguarding of First Nations data and information governance. We recognize the Principles of OCAP® (Ownership, Control, Access, Possession) to prevent repeating historically unethical research processes. By incorporating these Principles, CSFS empowers community members to shape the direction of our research.

 

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Research Projects

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