Siksika Nation Elders: 2025 Ma'tapiiks Trust Survey The First Nation Addition to Reserve (ATR) process in Canada is a way for First Nations to add land to their existing reserves. This process helps First Nations expand their land base for housing, economic development, and cultural purposes. Siksika Nation is seeking our Elders' input for other land acquisitions. Siksika Nation Elders are invited to complete the survey below, and visit https://siksikanation.com/siksika-trust/ for more information about Addition to Reserve, Land Acquisition following a Land Claim Settlement, and the distinction between the two. Question Title * 1. What areas would be most important for land acquisition to support Elders and preserve Siksika Nation community heritage? Please explain where this is, and why you believe it is a priority area for Siksika? Question Title * 2. Please rank your Ma’tapiiks Trust Fund priorities from highlight priority (top) to lowest priority (bottom): Question Title * 3. What Elder services are most needed? (please select your top 2 choices) Personal care assistance (meals, bathing, dressing, etc.) Transportation to appointments & errands Home cleaning and maintenance support Medication management support Companionship and social visits Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. What types of health and medical support is most needed? (please select your top 2 choices) In-home nursing care Regular health check-ups and screenings Prescription medication assistance Physical therapy and rehabilitation Mental health and counselling services Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. What types of Siksika culture preservation support is most needed? (please select your top 2 choices) Recording traditional stories and knowledge Teaching traditional crafts and skills Documenting family histories Preserving cultural artifacts and items Connecting Elders with youth to share traditions Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. What types of infrastructure improvements support is most needed? (please select your top 2 choices) Better road maintenance and access Accessible walkways and ramps Reliable utilities (water, power, heating) Better cell phone and internet service Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. What types of housing modifications support is most needed? (please select your top 2 choices) Installing safety features like grab bars Wheelchair ramps and accessibility upgrades Home repairs and weatherproofing Better heating and cooling systems Emergency alert systems Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. What types of family support programs support is most needed? (please select your top 2 choices) Respite care for family caregivers Training for family members on Elder care Financial assistance for families caring for Elders Support groups for families Navigation support to help connect families with resources Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. What types of funeral and burial assistance support is most needed? (please select your top 2 choices) Financial help with funeral costs Traditional burial preparation services Cemetery maintenance and upkeep Grief counselling and support Help planning funeral arrangements Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. What types of language preservation support is most needed? (please select your top 2 choices) Recording Elders speaking Blackfoot – stories, words Language teaching programs for younger generations Creating Blackfoot written materials Translation services for important documents Technology tools for language learning Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. What would most improve your daily life in the community? Question Title * 12. If you have not done so already, please let us know if there was an area or initiative that is important to you that we may have missed: Question Title * 13. (optional) Please enter your email if you would like to be entered into a draw for prizes courtesy of the Siksika Treasury board. Done