A large research team of biologists, social scientists,...

A large research team of biologists, social scientists, epidemiologists and statisticians from Canada and around the world wish to conduct research aiming to identify biological and social predispositions to chronic diseases amongst Indigenous Peoples in Canada. This research includes in-depth interviews with individuals living in First Nations, Inuit and Métis territories, as well as the collection of blood and saliva samples, which will be used to perform genomic analyses.

Please select the correct answer:

 

 In the context of research involving Indigenous communities, the three core principles of TCPS 2 do not apply. 

In the context of research involving Indigenous communities, community agreement is more important than the individual consent of participants. 

In the context of research involving Indigenous communities, obtaining a signed research agreement is more important than the individual consent of participants. 

All of the above.

 None of the above.