It is vital for tribal colleges to ensure that their own research standards will not only meet the critical review of the community but also, whenever possible, of the broader scholarly community. This may not prove to be an easy task, and the sooner discussions begin the better.
-
-
Tribal Models for Controlling Research
NAGPRA did not resolve all of the significant disputes between scholars and Native American communities, especially those concerning basic research. Today, American Indian tribes and Canadian bands continue to establish their own controls over outside research, and a number of them have adopted formal written policies.



