POLICIES
Last Updated: March 16, 2026
The Indigenous Equity Lab is a research initiative affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC). This website is intended to share information about our research, projects, publications, and partnerships.
We are committed to respecting the privacy of individuals who visit this website and to handling information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy describes how information may be collected and used when you visit the Indigenous Equity Lab website.
You may choose to provide personal information when you contact us through this website or by email. This information may include:
This information is used only to respond to inquiries or to provide information related to the lab’s research activities.
When you visit this website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by the website platform or analytics tools. This may include:
This information is used only for general website analytics and to improve the accessibility and functionality of the site.
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We do not sell or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
This website may rely on third-party services to operate effectively. These may include:
These services may process limited technical information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Information shared through this website does not constitute participation in a research study.
If you participate in any research conducted by the Indigenous Equity Lab, you will receive a separate research consent process and information sheet that explains how your information will be collected, stored, and used in accordance with university research ethics protocols.
The Indigenous Equity Lab recognizes the importance of respecting Indigenous knowledge, community governance, and ethical research relationships.
Research conducted by the lab follows Indigenous-informed research principles and institutional research ethics processes. Community engagement, reciprocity, and respect for Indigenous knowledge systems are central to our work.
The Indigenous Equity Lab operates within the policies and governance framework of the University of British Columbia.
Personal information collected through this website is handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) of British Columbia, where applicable.
This website may contain links to external websites operated by research partners, institutions, or community organizations. The Indigenous Equity Lab is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in website practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
Indigenous Equity Lab
University of British Columbia
info@indigenousequitylab.org
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The Indigenous Equity Lab is situated on the unceded and traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to the Coast Salish Peoples and support their inherent rights to these lands.
The Indigenous Equity Lab works in partnership and collaboration, and is located at the Women's Health Research Institute in Vancouver, Canada.
