Susan Ryan
This presentation outlines the systematic application of Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, and Ethics (CARE) principles to the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center’s extensive Research Database which contains over four decades of archaeological data amassed from archaeological sites in the central Mesa Verde region. While Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) principles have been integrated into current practices, the application of CARE principles has not been realized due to the legacy origins of these data. By developing a framework for integrating CARE principles through collaboration with Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs), we delineate a step-by-step methodology for applying these principles to legacy datasets, honoring the importance of mutual respect and shared decision-making in each stage of the CARE cycle, from beginning to end. By engaging in this collaborative framework, we develop a model for data governance and tribal sovereignty that promotes transparency and accountability and builds a more equitable and respectful data ecosystem that benefits tribal community members and researchers alike.