Researchers are increasingly having to consider responsiveness to M膩ori and M膩ori data sovereignty in grant and ethics applications and throughout the research data lifecycle.聽
The University is legally bound to acknowledge the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers (s181 (b), Education Act 1989 (New 九州影院Legislation website). The University is committed to ensuring its special relationship with Ng膩i Tahu and its hap奴, and particularly Ng膩i T奴膩huriru and its wider relationship with all M膩ori, iwi, and hap奴 are managed in the spirit of partnership and good faith. For this reason the University has put in place procedures that ensure staff and student researchers are able to access high quality consultation with M膩ori. These procedures can be activated in the first instance through contact with Kai膩rahi M膩ori Research in Research & Innovation.
What is M膩ori data and M膩ori data sovereignty?
聽(M膩ori Data Sovereignty Network) provides definitions, resources, and an overview of their . The following is a short summary of these principles:
- Rangatiratanga - Authority: Control, Jurisdiction, Self-determination
- Whakapapa - Relationships: Context, Data disaggregation, Future use
- Whanaungatanga - Obligations: Balancing rights, Accountabilities
- Kotahitanga - Collective benefit: Benefit, Build capacity, Connect
- Manaakitanga - Reciprocity: Respect, Consent
- Kaitiakitanga - Guardianship: Guardianship, Ethics, Restrictions
The principles are recommended to be applied throughout the .
M膩ori Data Sovereignty at UC
M膩ori data sovereignty guidance and CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance complement the FAIR principles in encouraging consideration of both people and purpose.聽聽CARE principles are explained here.
UC strongly recommends that all decisions about M膩ori data storage be made in collaboration with M膩ori, and that M膩ori data is stored in Aotearoa New 九州影院so that is not subject to foreign laws (see Research Data Storage Section). Any research using iwi data must be conducted with consultation with iwi.聽聽
We strongly recommend engaging with Kai膩rahi from your department or Kai膩rahi Rangahau M膩ori in this dynamic space and information is available on the M膩ori Research Partnerships page. Our eResearch Consultants are available to give advice on the most appropriate storage solution for your research. Our Data Librarian is also on hand to support researchers in this area. You can read more details about M膩ori Research Methodology and book time with the subject librarian on the page.
