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Ronde Community sought the return of Tomanowos from the American Mu- seum of Natural History given its his- torical use in ceremonies. However, the court ruled that the meteorite was “a natural feature of the landscape, rather agreement was eventually met that the museum would house the meteorite as long as they publicly acknowledged Tribe. While the meteorite was not fully returned to the Tribe, this settlement il- lustrates that geological resources can serve as important forms of cultural patrimony and heritage and are valu- cultural).
Collecting on Native American lands
requires full knowledge of federal, state, and Tribal laws (which vary by state and reservation). In addition to seeking federal BIA permits, research- ers should proactively coordinate with the Tribal nation on whose land they will work. Lastly, geologists should fol- low the CARE principles (Collective - sibility, Ethics) for Indigenous Data Governance (
https://www.gida-global. org/care), formed by the Research Data Alliance International Indigenous Data Sovereignty Interest Group in Septem- ber 2019. CARE Principles ensure that data collected on Indigenous lands is done so with the full knowledge and approval of the appropriate Indigenous
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offer meaningful opportunities for Na- tive American citizens to interact with
For more information see Hensel et al. (2022) History of Native American Land and Natural Resource Policy in the United States: Impacts on The Field of Paleontology, in review. A former colleague, Russell Stands Over Bull, a full-blooded member of the Crow Tribe and holder of a PhD in geology from the Colorado School of Mines, faced Tribal hesitancy about scientists when tried working as a consultant on the Crow Reservation.
Ethical considerations for the professional practice of geoscience in Canada Geoscientists Canada published Eth-
Practice of Geoscience on June 4, 2022, see
www.geoscientistscanada.ca/publi- cations.php for a copy. This document contains 21 governing principles to “ex- press the expectations from Canadian professional geoscientists as they dis- charge their professional responsibili- ties. The Ethical Principles noted are based on broad moral values such as personal integrity, professional conduct, and respect for human life and welfare and the natural environment.” These Ethical Principles are not intended to replace the ethical regulations cover- ing geoscience practice in Canada’s provinces and territories, but rather
...non-Native scientists must defer to
Tribal nations’ specific regulations and needs and offer meaningful opportunities for Native American citizens to interact with and benefit from the scientific pro- cess.
people of those lands. Given the history Americans by non-Native peoples, Na- tive American citizens and governments may be apprehensive about trusting Western scientists. Therefore, non-Na- tive scientists must defer to Tribal na-
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provide general guidance for each listed principle. They also include principles relating to diversity, equity, and inclu- sion that may not currently be part of the formal Ethics Codes of the provinces and territories.
The Ethical Prin-
ciples: “Geoscientists should conduct them- selves with integrity, and in an honourable and ethical manner.
Geoscientists should uphold the values of truth, honesty, and trustworthiness while safeguarding human life and welfare and the natural environment.” In day-to-day practice geoscientists should:
1. Above all else, uphold the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
2. Guide responsible stewardship of the Earth and its environment by - pacts of human activities and natu- ral processes.
3. Undertake and accept work, and provide opinion, only when compe- tent to do so by knowledge and ex- perience.
4. Continue professional development and growth.
5. Be accountable, honest, and act re- sponsibly and with integrity.
6. Uphold the honor, dignity, and reputation of the geoscience profes- sion.
7. appropriate parties without delay.
8. disclosure is required by law and/or there is an imminent threat to pub- lic health and safety.
9. Encourage and assist in the devel- opment of a safe, diverse, and inclu- sive practice.
10. Treat all persons with respect, fair- ness, and equality.
11. Responsibly inform employers, cli- ents, and the public about earth sciences which includes natural resources, the environment, and
12. Clearly present to stakeholders any known implications of disregarding professional counsel.
13. Acknowledge limitations to knowl- of geoscience.
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