Ethics in Sami Educational Research

In this chapter, we discuss the ethical considerations in Sami educational research. The Sami live in four countries with diverse educational systems and research-related conditions and rules, so there are different kinds of guidelines as well as national rules and processes to be taken into account. In addition, there are implications of Indigenous rights which need to be considered in each particular research project concerning also research ethics. In this chapter, we look at the differences and commonalities that national practices and demands create for research that involves Sami topics in humanities and, more specifically, in educational research. This research has implications for the Indigenous research context. To build a just and sustain research process is a commonly shared challenge among Indigenous peoples globally. Additionally, historical consequences, power relations and challenges faced by Indigenous peoples all affect how research and research studies are viewed in Indigenous societies. We bring forth what currently needs to be done to conduct ethically safe and responsible educational research, if involving minors and Indigenous people. We also explore how to gain trust, and how to conduct research that benefits Indigenous society.