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WTGH(A) New Bedford Building Use Survey

Note 1: This survey is targeted to adult Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribal members living within ~60 miles of the New Bedford Building (located @ 1646 Purchase Street, New Bedford)

Note 2: The survey is intended to understand what Tribal members priorities for the building's use are; however, there is no guarantee that we will be able to address all items of interest, and some may need to be phased in as time and resources allow!

Note 3: Questions 1 thru 6 address general demographic info. Tribal Roll# info to be used for prize drawing entry and Email address used to update the Tribal membership database.
1.Please type your Tribal Roll # here
2.Please type your email address here
3.Distance to the site - how far from the NB Building do you reside?
4.Current Travel to MV for Tribal Events - how often do you travel to Martha's Vineyard for Tribal Events?
5.What is your age group?
6.Household Information? (check all that apply)
7.Physical Building Features - Independent of whether or not you would personally use the building frequently, how important do you feel that each of the following features are incorporated into the building? (check one per row)
Not important
Slightly important
Moderately important
Important
Very important
Multi-purpose community gathering hall
Classrooms
Dedicated ceremonial / sacred space
Elder lounge and resource area
Youth activity / recreation room
Tribal artisan display / sales area (fee based)
Commercial kitchen for community meals and events
Computer lab / digital resource center
Outdoor gathering or green space
Childcare / after school space
Cultural art, murals & Wopanaak language signage
Accessible design (ADA compliant)
Gym / exercise area
8.Cultural Programs & Services - rate how important it is to you that the services / programs listed below be offered at the NB site (check one box per row)
Not important
Slightly important
Moderately important
Important
Very important
Cultural events, ceremonies & gatherings
Language preservation and learning (Wopanaak)
Traditional arts, crafts & skills workshops
Elder programming and senior activities
Youth cultural programs and mentorship
Genealogy, family history & cultural education
9.Health & Wellness - how important is it to you that each of the following services / programs be offered at the NB site (check one box per row)
Not important
Slightly important
Moderately important
Important
Very important
Health / Dental care
Behavioral health and mental health counseling
Substance use recovery support services
Elder / senior care and wellness programs
Gym / exercise area
Health education (nutrition, diabetes, prevention)
Traditional / integrative healing practicies
10.Child & Youth Related Activities - how important is it to you that these programs or services be offered at the NB site? (check one box per row)
Not important
Slightly important
Moderately important
Important
Very important
Day care
After school programs & tutoring
Tribal summer camp (Turtle program)
Wopanaak language education
11.Education, Workforce & Economic development - how important is it to you that these opportunities be offered at the NB site? (check one box per row)
Not important
Slightly important
Moderately important
Important
Very important
Early childhood education / childcare
Job training and workforce readiness
Financial literacy and small business development
Higher education advising and scholarship support
Tribal business incubator / shared workspace (fee based)
Artisan marketplace / venue for Native owner businesses (fee based)
12.Housing - the primary NB building has no provision for housing; however, the Tribe's NB properties include an associated lot which could be developed into housing. If housing were developed, which aspects would be most important to you?
Not important
Slightly important
Moderately important
Important
Very important
Mixed income housing that includes Tribal priority units
Affordable rental housing for Tribal citizens
Housing for Elders (senior affordable units)
Housing for youth and young adults (ages 18-30)
Transitional / temporary housing (short term stays for island visitors or those in need)
Emergency / crisis housing
Home ownership assistance and down payment support
Housing counseling, navigation and referral services
13.Would you be interested in living in the area?
14.If so, what size unit would you require?
15.Other Tribal Government & Social Services - rate importance to you
Not important
Slightly important
Moderately important
Important
Very important
Tribal enrollment and records services
Benefits navigation (SNAP, MassHealth, Veterans, etc.)
Legal aid and advocacy support
Emergency assistance find access
Transportation coordination and assistance
16.Barriers to Access - What might be the main barriers preventing you from accessing in-person services in New Bedford (check all that apply)
17.Schedule Availability - What days and times would work best for you to attend programs and services? (check all that apply)
18.How would you like to be involved in the planning process? (check all that apply)