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.
What is M膩ori data and M膩ori data sovereignty?
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- 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 Zealand 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.
