Welcome to a seminar on ethics in Indigenous research.
The seminar will be held on Thursday, April 23, from 13:00 to 16:00 at Umeå University, in Naturvetarhuset, NAT.D.300.
Sweden still lacks nationally established guidelines specifically for ethics in Indigenous research, despite such guidelines now existing in our Nordic neighboring countries and in other comparable contexts.
This seminar brings together leading researchers and stakeholders for a dialogue about the guidelines that do exist and how they were developed. The aim is to identify constructive steps to strengthen ethically responsible research in Sápmi, to reinforce reciprocal relationships between Sámi communities and academia, and to contribute to better conditions for knowledge production that respects Indigenous peoples’ right to self-determination.
More information about all the speakers and keynotes
The programme will include presentations by the speakers listed below and a final version will be presented closer to the event.
Julieann Baldwin – Research ethics with Indigenous communities in the US
Elizabeth Rink – Greenlandic research guidelines: lessons for Sweden
Jon Petter Stoor – Norwegian guidelines on ethics in Sámi health research
Sanna Valkonen – Ethical guidelines in research with Sámi communities in Finland
Christina Storm Mienna – NordForsk Working Group on Guidelines for Indigenous Research
Per Axelsson – GIDA Sápmi - Sámi Research Data Governance
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The seminar is offered in a hybrid format, with participation possible both on-site and via Zoom. Registration is done through the form below. All registered participants will receive an email with more information and a meeting link for those who wish to join via Zoom, closer to the date.
The seminar is organized by Lávvuo - Research and education for Sámi health and Várdduo - Centre for Sámi Research.
Times are subject to change
13:00–13:15 Welcome and opening remarks
Vice-Chancellor of Umeå University, Tora Holmberg
Agneta Sandström, Chair of the Health, Elderly and Sports Committee, the Sámi Parliament of Sweden
Jon Petter Stoor and Christina Storm Mienna
13:15–13:30 Elizabeth Rink – Greenlandic research guidelines: lessons for Sweden
13:30–13:45 Julieann Baldwin – Research ethics with Indigenous communities in the US
13:45–14:00 Jon Petter Stoor – Norwegian guidelines on ethics in Sámi health research
14:15–14:25 Christina Storm Mienna – NordForsk’s ethical guidelines for research in Sápmi
14:25–14:45 Coffee break
14:45–15:00 Sanna Valkonen – Ethical guidelines in research with Sámi communities in Finland
15:00–15:10 Per Axelsson – GIDA Sápmi
15:10–15:40 Panel discussion (30 min): Moderator Kristina Sehlin MacNeil
15:40–15:50 Audience questions and moderated discussion
15:50–16:00 Closing remarks and ways forward