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Expression of Interest

SSI Foundation
Vital Signs Focus Groups 2026

Let's talk about belonging!

What helps people feel that they belong on Salt Spring Island?
What makes it easier or harder to feel connected to the community?

The Foundation is inviting people to join an in-person focus group and share their experiences and perspectives about belonging on Salt Spring to help inform the 2027 Vital Signs Report. Participants will be selected to support hearing from a diversity of participants; filling out this form does not guarantee a spot.

10-12 participants per group
$50 honorarium (per participant)
November 16th-27th, 2026

Interested? Please fill out the form below to express your interest and we'll be in touch with more info. Thanks!
1.Name(Required.)
2.Email(Required.)
3.Phone Number
4.Which group would you like to participate in?(Required.)
5.If you selected 'artist,' what is your discipline? If you chose parent of children with extra support needs, how old is that child? Or, is there anything else you'd like to share?
6.How long have you lived on Salt Spring Island?
7.Availability

Focus groups will be held in-person during November 16th and December 3rd. Times and Salt Spring Island locations to be announced. Are you likely to be available during these three weeks?(Required.)
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The data collected in this form will only be used internally by SSI Foundation staff to communicate with you about Vital Signs Focus Groups. It will not be shared or published.