Embedding indigenous principles in genomic research of culturally significant species: a conservation genomics case study
Embedding indigenous principles in genomic research of culturally significant species: a conservation genomics case study
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DOI：
10.20417/nzjecol.43.36
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发表时间：
2019-01-01
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1.6
通讯作者：
Steeves, Tammy
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作者：
Collier-Robinson, Levi;Rayne, Aisling;Steeves, Tammy
世界各地的土著人民正在领导关于人类基因组研究的讨论，最近，文化意义的物种，以确保道德和公平地使用DNA。在毛利人（新西兰奥特亚罗瓦土著人民）的世界观中，从taonga（珍贵）物种获得的基因组数据具有whakapapa -一般被定义为系谱学，whakapapa将生物遗产的当代、历史和神话方面分层-因此，从taonga物种获得的基因组数据本身就是taonga，最好使用毛利人的原则进行研究。我们认为，研究人员有责任利用taonga物种的基因组数据，超越一次性的毛利人咨询，与相关的毛利人社区建立有意义的关系。在这里，我们反映了我们的经验嵌入毛利人的原则，在基因组学研究的领导人的生物遗产国家科学挑战项目，题为“适应性变化的特点奥特亚罗瓦新西兰的陆地和淡水生物群”。我们正在共同制定一份具有文化响应性的基于证据的立场声明，涉及优先考虑适应潜力以增强受威胁的塔翁加物种（包括用于习惯或商业收获的物种）的复原力的好处和风险。为了实现这一目标，我们与当地的Ngai Tuahuriri亚部落共同制定了一项研究方案，将毛利人的知识与新兴的基因组技术和关于两个taonga物种的广泛生态数据结合起来，这两个物种是kowaro（坎特伯雷; Neochanna burrowsius）和kekewai（淡水小龙虾; Paranephrops zealandicus）。我们的研究计划的基础是一个迭代的决策框架，包括组织采样以及数据生成，存储和访问。除了坚持《怀唐伊条约》中的承诺外，我们认为，将毛利人的原则纳入基因组学研究将促进塔翁加物种的恢复，并使毛利人的价值观得以实现。
Indigenous peoples around the world are leading discusions regarding genomic research of humans, and more recently, species of cultural significance, to ensure the ethical and equitable use of DNA. Within a Maori (indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand) worldview, genomic data obtained from taonga (treasured) species has whakapapa - generally defined as genealogy, whakapapa layers the contemporary, historical and mythological aspects of bioheritage - thus genomic data obtained from taonga species are taonga in their own right and are best studied using Maori principles. We contend it is the responsibility of researchers working with genomic data from taonga species to move beyond one-off Maori consultation toward building meaningful relationships with relevant Maori communities. Here, we reflect on our experience embedding Maori principles in genomics research as leaders of a BioHeritage National Science Challenge project entitled 'Characterising adaptive variation in Aotearoa New Zealand's terrestrial and freshwater biota'. We are co-developing a culturally-responsive evidence-based position statement regarding the benefits and risks of prioritising adaptive potential to build resilience in threatened taonga species, including species destined for customary or commercial harvest. To achieve this, we co-developed a research programme with the local subtribe, Ngai Tuahuriri, that integrates Maori knowledge with emerging genomic technologies and extensive ecological data for two taonga species, kowaro (Canterbury mudfish; Neochanna burrowsius) and kekewai (freshwater crayfish; Paranephrops zealandicus). The foundation of our research programme is an iterative decision-making framework that includes tissue sampling as well as data generation, storage and access. Beyond upholding the promises made in The Treaty of Waitangi, we contend the integration of Maori principles in genomics research will enhance the recovery of taonga species and enable the realisation of Maori values.