Nisga’a Lisims Government 1. Nisg̱a’a Language Assessment Language use OK Question Title * 1. First Name (as registered in Nisg̱a’a citizenship) OK Question Title * 2. Last Name (as registered in Nisg̱a’a Citizenship) OK Question Title * 3. Age OK Question Title * 4. What is your gender? Female Male OK Question Title * 5. Community of origin Gitwinksihlkw Gitlax̱t'aamiks Lax̱g̱alts̓ap Ging̱olx OK Question Title * 6. It is important for me to know our Nisga'a language Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree OK Question Title * 7. Nisga’a language is vital to our identity and existence as a people: Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree OK Question Title * 8. Nisga’a language is worth saving: Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree OK Question Title * 9. Nisg̱a’a language is difficult to learn Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree OK Question Title * 10. Our communities should work hard to engage in teaching and learning Nisga’a language. Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree OK Question Title * 11. It would be a good idea to provide classes for families on how to keep their Nisg̱a’a language in use at home: Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree OK Question Title * 12. It is important that Nisg̱a’a language is encouraged and used in workplaces: Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree OK Question Title * 13. Nisg̱a’a language should be encouraged and used in community gatherings: Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree OK Question Title * 14. It is important that our Nisg̱a’a language is encouraged and used in traditional or ceremonial gatherings Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree OK Question Title * 15. It is important that Nisg̱a’a language is encouraged and used at Nisga’a Lisims Government and village government activities: Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree OK Question Title * 16. It does not matter how the language is written: Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree OK Question Title * 17. I would be willing to assist in a community language program. Extremely interested Very interested Somewhat interested Not so interested Not at all interested Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 18. How well can you speak the language? Fluently Somewhat fluently; can make myself understood but have some problems Not very well: know a lot of words and phrases but have difficulties communicating Know some vocabulary, but can't speak in sentences Not at all OK Question Title * 19. How well do you estimate your level of understanding the language? Very well understand everything someone says to me Understand most of a conversation, but not completely Understand some words and phrases only Not at all OK Question Title * 20. How many fluent speakers do you know? 0 1 - 3 4 - 6 7 - 10 10 or more OK Question Title * 21. Are you currently learning the language (for example, at a community classroom with an Elder, at school, etc.)? Yes No Fluent Speaker Other OK Question Title * 22. Approximately, how many words can you speak in Nisga’a? 0 1 - 20 21 - 40 41 - 100 101 - 200 201 - 300 301 - 400 over 400 Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 23. How many fluent speakers do you know or hear speak? 0 1 - 20 21 - 40 41 - 100 101 - 200 201 - 300 301 - 400 over 400 Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 24. How often do you interact with a fluent speaker? Daily Weekly Monthly Sometimes Never OK Question Title * 25. How often do you and your family use the language at home? A great deal A lot A moderate amount A little Not at all OK Question Title * 26. If you spoke Nisga’a and you’re reluctant and don’t speak now, what will you need? Please select from one of the most common responses. I don’t feel confident enough Not applicable: Fluent speaker I’m afraid that I might pronounce words wrong There’s no one else in the room that understands Nisg̱a’a. I’m afraid people might laugh at me. People don’t give encouragement. Others think it’s silly for me to be speaking Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 27. Who can speak the language in your home at the present time? Grandmother Grandfather Mother Father We do not have a fluent speaker at home I am the only fluent speaker at home Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 28. How often do you use, or hear the language at school at the present time? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never OK Question Title * 29. How do you use, or hear, Nisga’a language in the work space? Please also note your nature of work or which work spaces you are making reference to. OK Question Title * 30. To what extent do you use or hear the language at traditional or ceremonial gatherings at the present time? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never OK Question Title * 31. To what extent is pronunciation coaching provided when practicing song and dance? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicable OK Question Title * 32. Related to the previous question, please explain how you feel about the importance of knowing what you’re singing or saying during song and dance practices? OK Question Title * 33. To what extent do you use, hear or observe, the language in attendance of government processes? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never OK Question Title * 34. How is the language used at your government office administrations? OK Question Title * 35. If you don’t understand the language when it’s spoken and the speaker doesn’t translate to English, do you take time to ask someone what the speaker is saying? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never OK Question Title * 36. Would you be interested in learning Nisg̱a’a Language? Yes No I am a fluent speaker other OK Question Title * 37. If you are interested in learning Nisg̱a’a please rank your top three reasons for learning the language: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Learning the language is vital to my culture and identity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 One or more of my Ancestors spoke the language 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 To speak the language with my children and family 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 To speak with friends 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 To speak with my Elders 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 To speak at community gatherings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 To speak at traditional and ceremonial gatherings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 To speak at my workplace(s) and with co-workers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 To broaden my knowledge in general 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 To feel more a part of the nation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 To be able to read books and documents in the language 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 To have a language that is only understood by other community members 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 To keep the language and culture alive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Other OK Question Title * 38. When would you be able to attend language classes, if offered? Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday OK Question Title * 39. Describe where you would be able to attend a language program? Community Surrounding Community Language institute Other OK Question Title * 40. Can you attend language classes or workshops at your place of work? Definitely would Probably would Probably would not Definitely would not N/A Fluent Speaker Fluent speaker OK Question Title * 41. What obstacles or barriers do you experience in attending language classes? Money Childcare Transportation Schedule Learning style Desire Work self (motivation) None Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 42. Please comment on the obstacles or barriers that you experience in attending language classes: OK Question Title * 43. What is your preferred method of learning? Workplace activities Digital audio files Informal classes or workshops Listening and responding to another person Apple (iPod, iPhone, iPad) Android apps (including tablets) Written materials Formal classes Videos Tapes / CDs Learning from relatives Master and apprentice sessions – fluent speakers teams with trainee Computer and online internet programs and activities Immersion None Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 44. Would you be able to provide your own supplies for Nisg̱a’a language workshops, if required? Very likely Likely Neither likely nor unlikely Unlikely Very unlikely OK Question Title * 45. Do you own a computer? Yes No OK Question Title * 46. Do you have easy access to a computer? Yes No OK Question Title * 47. Do you have access to the following technology devices iPad iPhone iPod iPod Touch Android Tablet Android Smartphone No OK Question Title * 48. Do you have internet access? Yes No Not sure OK Question Title * 49. T’ooyaḵsiy̓ n̓iin wil hlisi’aninhl g̱ag̱edim hahlal̓s tgun – thank you for completing this important work. Please feel free to use the space below for any additional comments or suggestions. OK DONE