How does the Genographic Project determine who is able to give consent for a community or people?
The researchers work with local and regional recognized community elders and leaders as well as relevant tribal assemblies and representative bodies to gain permission to explain the project and ultimately to request and, if possible, obtain collective consent. This process can take weeks and even months of correspondence and relationship-building prior to any actual visits taking place.
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