Policy Writing as Dialogue: Drafting an Aboriginal Chapter for Canada's Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans

Writing policy that applies to First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in Canada has become more interactive as communities and their representative organizations press for practical recognition of an Aboriginal right of self-determination. When the policy in development is aimed at supporting "respect for human dignity" as it is in the case of ethics of research involving humans, the necessity of engaging the affected population becomes central to the undertaking.