Department of Anthropology

Ethics Statement

I have read the Vancouver Island University Statement on Ethical Issues (see Procedure 31.03.001, Section 4.4) and Minimal Risks Checklist, and understand the responsibilities and obligations described therein.  I agree to conduct the proposed research in accordance with the guidelines and policies described in these documents and in the American Anthropological Association’s Code of Ethics.

	
Name of Student Researcher

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Policies and Guidelines:
Vancouver Island University Statement on Ethical Issues (see Procedure 31.03.001, Section 4.4) 
http://www.viu.ca/policies/policies-index.asp
Vancouver Island University Minimal Risk Checklist
http://www.viu.ca/REB/documents/minimalriskchecklist.pdf
American Anthropological Association’s Code of Ethics http://www.aaanet.org/issues/policy-advocacy/upload/AAA-Ethics-Code-2009.pdf