Indigenous nonhuman genomic data – Expert voices in the journal Science
Tahu Kukutai and Amanda Black argue that researchers must do much better in honoring the kaitiaki rights of Māori regarding the protection of indigenous nonhuman genomic data. Their work CARE-ing for Indigenous nonhuman genomic data — rethinking our approach was publish in the journal Science recently.
This piece is well researched, clearly written, and a must read for those doing genomics research on indigenous species in Aotearoa.
Scientists working with nonhuman species that connect to or come from Indigenous communities ought not be absolved from ethical standards and responsibilities to which their colleagues who work with artifacts and human remains must attend. Given the long and sorry history of exploitation and extraction from Indigenous lands and bodies, there are exciting opportunities to think differently and do better with Indigenous data.
