Anishinaabemowin Language Survey 2024

SURVEY PURPOSE

The Anishinabek Nation is seeking your input on a language survey launched by the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body (KEB). This survey was created to inform the development of a 10-year action-based language strategy for the Anishinabek Education System (23 Participating First Nations). The Anishinabek Nation represents 39 member First Nations, including the 23 AES-KEB Participating First Nations. We are seeking input primarily from members of the 16 First Nations currently not participating in AES-KEB. The responses will inform the Anishinabek Nation’s Anishinaabemowin Department’s long-term planning. Please answer the questions by May 10, 2024 and enter a draw for great prizes.

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* 1. Please identify what First Nation you are from:

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek

Aundeck Omni Kaning

Dokis First Nation

Henvey Inlet First Nation

M'Chigeeng First Nation

Magnetawan First Nation

Mississauga #8 First Nation

Nipissing First Nation

Ojibways of Garden River First Nation

Serpent River First Nation

Sheguiandah First Nation

Sheshegwaning First Nation

Thessalon First Nation

Wahnapitae First Nation

Wasauksing First Nation

Whitefish River First Nation

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory

Zhiibaahaasing First Nation

Biigtigong Nishnaabeg

Biinjitiwaabik Zagging Anishinaabek

Fort William First Nation

Long Lake #58 First Nation

Michipicoten First Nation

Namaygoosisagagun First Nation

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg

Pays Plat First Nation

Red Rock First Nation

Alderville First Nation

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan

Beausoleil First Nation

Chippewas of Georgina Island

Chippewas of Rama First Nation

Curve Lake First Nation

Mississaugas of Scugog Island

Moose Deer Point First Nation

Aamjiwnaang First Nation

Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation

Chippewas of the Thames First Nation

Munsee Delaware Nation

Other First Nation, please specify:

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* 2. Please identify your age bracket

Under 18

18-25

26-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 3. What language opportunities are offered in your First Nation? Please check all that apply:

Regular classes and language activities.

Language classes in elementary school.

Language classes in secondary school.

There are signs and posters everywhere.

Immersion spaces or programs in childcare or school.

Immersion programs and spaces for adults.

Recordings of speakers,

Mentorship/apprenticeship Programs.

Language Events

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Are you currently participating in any of the opportunities offered by your First Nation?

Yes

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* 5. If not, what prevents you from participating? Please check all that apply.

Not Interested.

Program times don't work for me.

I am too shy to speak.

Programs are not to my liking.

I'm learning on my own.

I'm learning at home.

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What type of program delivery works best for you? Please check all that apply.

Better time/day for the program.

In-person, classroom learning.

Virtual or digital learning.

One-on-one learning

More/less challenging classes.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How many speakers would you guess are in your community (both first and fluent second language learners)

1-5

6-10

11-20

21-35

35+

I'm not sure.

Estimated number:

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* 8. What would you estimate is the youngest age of a first speaker in your community?

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* 9. Do you see students using the language at home or in the community?

Yes

Sometimes

I'm not sure.

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* 10. If you answered yes, how are students using the language? Please check all that apply.

Sometimes use words or simple phrases

Often use words or simple phrases

Simple communication with anyone in the community

Simple communication with speakers in the community

Attempt to carry a conversation with speakers

Easily carry a conversation with speakers

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* 11. If you were taught your language in school, do you feel that you've retained your language?

Yes

I was not taught my language in school

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* 12. If yes, how would you rate your retention of words and phrases?

50%

100%

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 13. Would you like to have your name entered for a prize draw?

Yes

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* 14. Please provide your name and phone number

Name

Email Address

Phone Number