Recently published guidance on implementing the CARE Principles in Earth Science data repositories

 

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Data lifecycle. Data repositories usually are funded to focus on the stages in the bottom half (orange), in which data are preserved, and not on planning, collection, or analysis stages (blue), which are dominated by researchers and/or agencies. Ideally Indigenous communities would be involved from the very beginning of the planning stage of the data lifecycle. For historical data they may only become involved during data preservation. If a Label exists, it persists throughout all stages of the lifecycle of the data and metadata. See section “Local Contexts” for definitions of Labels and Notices. (O’brien et al., 2024)

Dr. Dominique David-Chavez, together with a team of Earth Science researchers and Indigenous data governance experts, recently published an article outlining recommendations for implementing CARE Principles into Earth Science repository activities and frameworks.

These recommendations are are meant to support repository staff and others in navigating complexities in repository data management in alignment with leading ethical protocols. Although only a starting place, the team hopes that this article will continue to strengthen relational accountability with Indigenous Peoples, their knowledges, and their data.