While human genetic research promises to deliver a range of health benefits to the
population, genetic research that takes place in Indigenous communities has proven
controversial. Indigenous peoples have raised concerns, including a lack of benefit to their
communities, a diversion of attention and resources from non-genetic causes of health
disparities and racism in health care, a reinforcement of “victim-blaming” approaches to
health inequalities, and possible misuse of blood and tissue samples. Drawing on the …