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Your feedback is important to us:

Thank you for participating in this survey. Your insights are invaluable in shaping the Ontario Aboriginal Lands Association (OALA) Additions to Reserve Unit. We would also appreciate it if you could share this survey with your relevant colleagues.


OALA is collaborating with Urban Systems and Indigenous Services Canada – Ontario Region to develop technical guides, resources, and other materials to assist OALA members in navigating the Additions-to-Reserve (ATR) process. We aim to understand the challenges and experiences that OALA members have encountered with the ATR process to ensure that the technical resources we create meet the needs of Land Managers and First Nations.


Your input is essential in helping us develop relevant training resources that align with your challenges, issues, and needs. Please pay particular attention to Section 3: Challenges and Issues and Section 4: ATR Resource Needs and Supports.


Participants who complete this survey will be entered into a draw for prizes.
Prizes include:
· Ash Basket by Spencer Lunham
· $100 Visa Card
· OALA Hoodie


All information gathered through this survey will support the development of training materials and programs. It will be treated as confidential and will not be shared with third parties. Only OALA and Urban Systems will have access to the information supporting this initiative.
Section 1: General Information

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* 1. To be eligible for the prize draw, we will need your contact information. This contact information will be treated as confidential and will be deleted once the prize draw has been completed.

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* 2. Is your First Nation a Member of OALA?

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* 3. What is your role or title within the First Nation you represent?

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* 4. How many years have you been in your current role?

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* 5. What land management regime/system for reserve land does your First Nation operate under?

Section 2: Experience with ATR Policy

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* 6. On a scale of 1 to 5, how familiar are you with the ATR policy and process?

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* 7. Has your First Nation completed or currently involved with an ATR? (select all that apply)

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* 8. Is the land(s) involved in your First Nation’s ATRs:

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* 9. Are the lands involved in your First Nation’s ATRs rural or urban?

Section 3: Challenges and Issues

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* 10. What are the most significant challenges and barriers you have experienced or are aware of when trying to complete an ATR process and the related technical requirements/components? (Select up to 6)

Section 4: ATR Resource Needs and Support

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* 11. What types of resources or support would be most helpful to you in completing/navigating the ATR process? (Select all that apply)

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* 12. How do you prefer to receive training and support materials? (Select all that apply)

Section 5: Additional Feedback

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* 13. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions on resource development that would assist you in in the ATR process?

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* 14. Would you like to participate in a one-on-one interview/small focus group to further discuss this topic? (Select all that apply)

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your feedback is crucial in understanding the effects of the policy and improving its implementation. Your input will be used to help develop the tools and resources included in the ATR Pilot Project. Please stay tuned for further news, information, and announcements on the ATR Pilot Project.

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