Seeking data sovereignty, a First Nation introduces its own licence – Cabin Radio

April 19, 2022

A Northwest Territories community is changing its approach to scientific licensing in an effort to regain sovereignty over research.

The Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation, or LKFN, says it is partnering with the nearby Scotty Creek research facility, outside Fort Simpson, to introduce a new application process for researchers.

The First Nation, which also plans to create a compendium of all research gathered on its land, says the approach will be the first of its kind in the Northwest Territories.

LKFN says the current NWT-wide licensing system will still stand but a separate system addressing specific concerns was urgently required.

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