In Indigenous community research oversight, which statements are true? Some Indigenous studies can meet minimal risk and be delegated; It is the REB's responsibility to determine minimal risk; All of the above.

• A. Some Indigenous studies can meet minimal risk and be delegated
• B. It is the REB's responsibility to determine minimal risk
• C. Both statements are true
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Minimal risk means the potential harms of the research are no greater than those encountered in daily life. Some Indigenous studies can be designed to stay at that low level of risk, making delegated review appropriate. Delegated review is when the Research Ethics Board assigns the review to a designated reviewer rather than the full board. The REB is the body responsible for assessing the level of risk and deciding the most appropriate review pathway. Because risk can be minimal in certain Indigenous studies and the REB determines both the risk level and the review type, both statements are true, so all of the above is the best answer.