This episode explores how Canadian researchers can navigate the "data deluge" by adopting the FAIR principles to ensure their work is treated as a "first-class citizen" in the global research landscape. We examine the specific requirements of the Tri-Agency RDM policy, the suite of national tools like Borealis and the DMP Assistant available to help, and the vital ethical necessity of balancing technical utility with Indigenous data sovereignty through the OCAP and CARE frameworks.