We offer this protocol in gratitude for the guidance and teachings of Indigenous Elders, and those who came before us to lay the foundation of this vision. ICEDAR’s protocol is inspired by the work of Dr. Jo-ann Archibald. The members of ICEDAR are committed to following these seven principles of Storywork, as outlined below:
Respect
Respect is the basis of all interactions in ICEDAR. Together, we make this a safe space for everyone by being supportive and respectful in our interactions. Respect extends to confidentiality, anything shared here stays here unless permission is given to share with others.
Relevance
The interactions and collaborations in this platform should respond to the needs, interests, and significance of the Indigenous people and communities involved. Nothing about us without us.
Reciprocity
This is a community to collaborate by exchanging or providing resources and support to one another. Reciprocity is an act of giving back knowledge, skills, resources and abilities with good intentions, guided by local needs. Giving is also done without the expectation to receive something in return.
Responsibility
We uphold the individual and collective responsibilities we have with each other and with all our relatives, including owning our actions with an open heart and mind. This means being responsible for our words and actions, including admitting when we are wrong or making amends, learning together, and following through with commitments.
Reverence
Related to the spiritual aspect of life and the depth of relationships, reverence involves taking care of your inner spirit and striving to be aware of your emotions and triggers. It guides the ethical ways to approach work with an open heart and mind.
When interacting in ICEDAR, make sure to check in with yourself, including your mental and physical wellness, and consider the wellness of others.
Synergy
ICEDAR is a space to create connections and collaborations that might evolve in creative and unexpected ways and take on a life of their own. We invite you to embrace this possibility and welcome your creativity and the creativity of others.
Interrelatedness
Honouring that we are all relatives, ICEDAR is a nurturing space to strengthen relations. Interrelatedness also considers the importance of relational accountability. Each community member recognizes they are accountable for their interactions, commitments, and to this protocol. We honour our work and our relationships by being accountable.
Wholism
Support and connection can be offered in many different physical, spiritual, mental or emotional ways. ICEDAR encourages interdisciplinary work, offering and providing different skills to complement collaborations. What one person needs may be unique, and our collective responsibility is to support each member to meet their needs as they define it.
ICEDAR upholds the principles of OCAP® (Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession) of Indigenous information, as defined by the First Nations Governance Centre.
References:
Archibald, J. (2008). Indigenous storywork: Educating the heart, mind, body, and spirit. Vancouver: UBC Press.
Archibald, J. (2019). Dr. Jo-ann Archibald on Indigenous storytelling. National Center for Collaboration in Indigenous Education. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rSHifM35i4
Nicol, C., Archibald, J. and Glanfield, F. (2020). Introduction: Making a difference with/in indigenous communities. In Nicol, C. Archibald, J. Glanfield, F. and Dawson, A.J. (Eds.) Living culturally responsive mathematics education with/in indigenous communities. Brill Sense.
Wilson, S. (2008). Research is Ceremony: Indigenous research methods. Fernwood Publishing
Purpose
This privacy policy is intended to ensure the protection of personal information and uphold the Principles of Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession (OCAP®) for the website Indigenous Collaborative for Education, Development, Advocacy, and Reciprocity (ICEDAR).
Definitions
Personal Information
Information about an identifiable individual, such as name, contact information, or personal beliefs.
Indigenous Community
A group of people who share a common Indigenous identity, language, culture, and/or heritage.
Data Controller
The entity responsible for the collection, storage, and processing of personal information on the website.
Members
An individual whose personal information is collected, stored, or processed by the Data Controller.
Ownership and Control
The Data Controller acknowledges the sovereignty and ownership of Indigenous communities over their personal information and cultural heritage.
The Data Controller commits to involving Indigenous communities in the decision-making process regarding the collection, storage, and processing of personal information.
The Data Controller will ensure that all data is collected, stored, and processed in accordance with the OCAP® principles.
By sharing content on ICEDAR, Members agree to the Participation Protocol and take full responsibility for the content they post. The Data Controller and its funders do not assume any liability for any content posted by members.
Access
The Data Controller will only collect, store, and process personal information that is necessary for the proper functioning of the website.
Access to personal information will be restricted to authorized individuals who have a legitimate reason to access the information.
Members will have the right to access, manipulate, and remove their own personal information, subject to appropriate controls and procedures.
Possession
The Data Controller will take all reasonable precautions to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal information.
The Data Controller will ensure that personal information is stored in a secure manner, with appropriate protections against unauthorized access or disclosure.
The Data Controller will establish procedures for the deletion or destruction of personal information when it is no longer necessary or required by law.
Collection and Use of Personal Information
The Data Controller will only collect personal information with the consent of the Data Subject, or as required by law.
The Data Controller will use personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected, and will not use it for any other purpose without the consent of the Data Subject.
The Data Controller will ensure that personal information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date, and will take steps to correct or update personal information when necessary.
Members’ Rights
Members have the right to withdraw their consent for the collection, storage, or processing of their personal information at any time.
Members have the right to request access to their personal information, and to request corrections or updates to their personal information.
Members have the right to lodge complaints or concerns about the collection, storage, or processing of their personal information.
Data Transfers
The Data Controller will not transfer personal information to any third party without the consent of the Data Subject, or as required by law.
The Data Controller will ensure that any third party receiving personal information is bound by appropriate cultural protocols, as well as confidentiality, and security obligations, where applicable.
Amendments
This privacy policy may be amended from time to time to reflect changes in the Data Controller’s practices or changes in applicable laws or regulations.
Any changes to this privacy policy will be communicated to Members in a manner that is appropriate and reasonable under the circumstances.
Contact Information
For more information about this privacy policy, or to exercise any of the rights described above, please contact the Data Controller at connect@icedar.org.
Acknowledgement
By accessing or using the Indigenous website ICEDAR, Members acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to this privacy policy.