Compassion and a strong moral compass is essential to every democratic society.
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. Yet, persecution, injustice and abuse still run rampant and are tearing at the very fabric of civilization. Goal 16 ensures that we tackle abuse, organized crime, corruption and violence through strong institutions and global standards of justice.
Indigenous Research Ethics Board created
Pictured here: Sean Hillier, a Mi’kmaw scholar and co-chair of the Indigenous Council at York and Chair of the team that enabled the establishment of the IREB.
In July 2022, York launched a wholly autonomous Indigenous Research Ethics Board (IREB) – a first among post-secondary institutions in Canada. Work is underway to ensure the board is operational during the 2023-24 academic year. The IREB will mesh its unique approach with Tri-Council standards and requirements. “It is a significant move in returning to Indigenous people agency, authority, and sovereignty in knowledge production on this land,” said Susan Dion, the associate vice-president of Indigenous initiatives at York University.
