TABLE 2.

Lessons learned developing data governance agreements

Research teams may require additional education and training on Indigenous sovereignty and data governance.

Indigenous community research partners may require additional supports to enter into negotiations for data governance agreements; a different level of experience can be expected.

Research sponsors or institutions should provide support or funding for research teams and Indigenous communities in the negotiation of data governance agreements.

Establishing data agreements with Indigenous communities under provincial jurisdiction can be challenging, specifically in terms of identifying a signatory or steward for the agreement.

Institutions and researchers may require information and additional training regarding OCAP®, UNDRIP, and the TRC.

For parties to undergo equitable discussion, time must be spent building trust. Community engagement and feedback will usher projects into unexpected, richer, and higher-impact directions.