Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival Visitor Survey

If you attended this year’s Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival, we’d love to hear from you! Please take our visitor survey to provide us with your valuable feedback and help us build towards the next festival. Plus, when you share your thoughts with us, you can be entered to win one of TWO $100 cash prizes!

The purpose of this survey is to gain greater insight into your experience with the 2022 Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival. Your responses are anonymous and confidential. This should take no longer than 10 minutes. To enter for the prize draw, please enter your email address in the final question of the survey. Thank you so much for your time.

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* 1. Please select all that apply:

I am new to Indigenous Fashion Arts (first time attending)

I am a returning attendee (also attended in past years)

I am an Indigenous artist, maker, designer or culture worker

I am an non-Indigenous artist, maker, designer or culture worker

I work within the fashion industry

Prefer not to answer

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* 2. Did you attend one or more events during the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival?

Yes

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* 3. If you have visited the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival before, how many past festivals have you visited in total? (Please note the former name was Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto.)

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* 4. Which of the following did you attend during the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival? Please select all that apply.

Welcome Gathering

Runway Presentation

Workshop

Panel Presentation

Opening Night Party

Market Place

IFA Association Town Hall

Online Event

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What did you value most about your experience at Indigenous Fashion Arts?

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* 6. Please share your most memorable moment at Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival.

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* 7. Did you discover a new artist, designer, product or brand from visiting the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

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* 8. If you answered “yes” please tell us about the artist, product or brand you discovered.

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* 9. Did you find the festival venue was easy to access?

1 - Strongly disagree

2 - Disagree

3 - Neutral

4 - Agree

5- Strongly agree

Prefer not to answer

1 - Strongly disagree

2 - Disagree

3 - Neutral

4 - Agree

5- Strongly agree

Prefer not to answer

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* 10. On a scale of 1 (would not recommend) to 10 (would definitely recommend) how likely are you to recommend the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival to friends, colleagues or family?

Prefer not to answer

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* 11. On a scale of 1-5 how would you rate your satisfaction in terms of:

	1 - Very poor	2 - Poor	3 - Ok/Neutral	4 - Good	5 - Very good	Prefer not to answer
The selection of designers	The selection of designers 1 - Very poor	The selection of designers 2 - Poor	The selection of designers 3 - Ok/Neutral	The selection of designers 4 - Good	The selection of designers 5 - Very good	The selection of designers Prefer not to answer
The runway shows	The runway shows 1 - Very poor	The runway shows 2 - Poor	The runway shows 3 - Ok/Neutral	The runway shows 4 - Good	The runway shows 5 - Very good	The runway shows Prefer not to answer
The quality of the panel discussion and events	The quality of the panel discussion and events 1 - Very poor	The quality of the panel discussion and events 2 - Poor	The quality of the panel discussion and events 3 - Ok/Neutral	The quality of the panel discussion and events 4 - Good	The quality of the panel discussion and events 5 - Very good	The quality of the panel discussion and events Prefer not to answer
The designers at the marketplace	The designers at the marketplace 1 - Very poor	The designers at the marketplace 2 - Poor	The designers at the marketplace 3 - Ok/Neutral	The designers at the marketplace 4 - Good	The designers at the marketplace 5 - Very good	The designers at the marketplace Prefer not to answer
Your overall experience	Your overall experience 1 - Very poor	Your overall experience 2 - Poor	Your overall experience 3 - Ok/Neutral	Your overall experience 4 - Good	Your overall experience 5 - Very good	Your overall experience Prefer not to answer

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* 12. What is the main reason you attended the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival? Please select top three.

To see a particular designer or brand

To spend quality time with friends and/or family

To support someone participating in the festival

To expand my perspective and learn something new

To support Indigenous makers, artists and designers

To inspire my creativity

To have fun

To actively participate in the arts

To build my professional network

To improve my sense of wellbeing

To deepen my knowledge on a relevant topic

To immerse myself in an experience

To celebrate my community and heritage

I was an accidental visitor

I attended because it was free

Word-of-mouth recommendation

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 13. How did you find out about the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival? Please select all that apply.

Festival mailing list

Social media

Transit advertising

Posters

Word-of-mouth

Signage

Reviews

Online blogs and forums

Came across part of the show at a partner venue

Advertisements in publications

Festival website

Akimbo

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Please respond to the following statements:

	1 - Strongly disagree	2 - Disagree	3 - Neutral	4 - Agree	5 - Strongly agree	Prefer not to answer
The festival made me appreciate the diversity of Indigenous arts, culture, fashion and design.	The festival made me appreciate the diversity of Indigenous arts, culture, fashion and design. 1 - Strongly disagree	The festival made me appreciate the diversity of Indigenous arts, culture, fashion and design. 2 - Disagree	The festival made me appreciate the diversity of Indigenous arts, culture, fashion and design. 3 - Neutral	The festival made me appreciate the diversity of Indigenous arts, culture, fashion and design. 4 - Agree	The festival made me appreciate the diversity of Indigenous arts, culture, fashion and design. 5 - Strongly agree	The festival made me appreciate the diversity of Indigenous arts, culture, fashion and design. Prefer not to answer
I feel differently about Indigenous fashion and design based on my experience at the festival. (text box)	I feel differently about Indigenous fashion and design based on my experience at the festival. (text box) 1 - Strongly disagree	I feel differently about Indigenous fashion and design based on my experience at the festival. (text box) 2 - Disagree	I feel differently about Indigenous fashion and design based on my experience at the festival. (text box) 3 - Neutral	I feel differently about Indigenous fashion and design based on my experience at the festival. (text box) 4 - Agree	I feel differently about Indigenous fashion and design based on my experience at the festival. (text box) 5 - Strongly agree	I feel differently about Indigenous fashion and design based on my experience at the festival. (text box) Prefer not to answer
I think the festival should continue to showcase Indigenous fashion, textile, craft and design across Canada.	I think the festival should continue to showcase Indigenous fashion, textile, craft and design across Canada. 1 - Strongly disagree	I think the festival should continue to showcase Indigenous fashion, textile, craft and design across Canada. 2 - Disagree	I think the festival should continue to showcase Indigenous fashion, textile, craft and design across Canada. 3 - Neutral	I think the festival should continue to showcase Indigenous fashion, textile, craft and design across Canada. 4 - Agree	I think the festival should continue to showcase Indigenous fashion, textile, craft and design across Canada. 5 - Strongly agree	I think the festival should continue to showcase Indigenous fashion, textile, craft and design across Canada. Prefer not to answer
I feel this festival brought more visibility and access to Indigenous arts and culture.	I feel this festival brought more visibility and access to Indigenous arts and culture. 1 - Strongly disagree	I feel this festival brought more visibility and access to Indigenous arts and culture. 2 - Disagree	I feel this festival brought more visibility and access to Indigenous arts and culture. 3 - Neutral	I feel this festival brought more visibility and access to Indigenous arts and culture. 4 - Agree	I feel this festival brought more visibility and access to Indigenous arts and culture. 5 - Strongly agree	I feel this festival brought more visibility and access to Indigenous arts and culture. Prefer not to answer
I discovered new artists and designers through the festival.	I discovered new artists and designers through the festival. 1 - Strongly disagree	I discovered new artists and designers through the festival. 2 - Disagree	I discovered new artists and designers through the festival. 3 - Neutral	I discovered new artists and designers through the festival. 4 - Agree	I discovered new artists and designers through the festival. 5 - Strongly agree	I discovered new artists and designers through the festival. Prefer not to answer

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* 15. Where did you travel from to see the Festival?

Greater Toronto Area

Ontario (40km+ from the GTA)

Across Canada

Prefer not to answer

International (please specify)

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* 16. If you answered 'Across Canada' in the previous question, please specify.

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* 17. If visiting from outside of the GTA, how many nights did you stay in Toronto?

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* 18. If visiting from outside the GTA, how likely are you to visit Toronto again as a result of your festival experience?

1 - Very unlikely

2 - Unlikely

3 - Neutral

4 - Likely

5 - Very likely

Prefer not to answer

1 - Very unlikely

2 - Unlikely

3 - Neutral

4 - Likely

5 - Very likely

Prefer not to answer

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* 19. Approximately how much did you spend as a result of your festival visit?

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* 20. Approximately how much did you spend at the festival’s marketplace?

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* 21. In your opinion, what has the IFA festival brought to Toronto?

Optional Demographics
The following questions allow us to better understand the individuals and communities that have completed our survey about the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival. We intend to use the information gathered to improve our programming, communications and audience outreach.

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* 22. How would you describe yourself?

Woman

Man

Genderqueer

Gender non-conforming / non-binary

Two-spirit

Transgender

Prefer not to answer

Other (prefer to self-describe as)

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* 23. What is your age?

Under 18

18-29

30-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75-84

85 and older

Prefer not to answer

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* 24. What is your level of education?

High School

College/University

Masters Degree/Professional Degree

Phd.

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 25. Which of the following do you identify as? Based on 2016 Statistics Canada Population Census.

First Nations/North American Indigenous

Métis

Inuk (Inuit)

Outside North American Indigenous

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival Visitor Survey

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* 1. Please select all that apply:

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* 2. Did you attend one or more events during the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival?

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* 3. If you have visited the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival before, how many past festivals have you visited in total? (Please note the former name was Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto.)

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* 4. Which of the following did you attend during the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival? Please select all that apply.

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* 5. What did you value most about your experience at Indigenous Fashion Arts?

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* 6. Please share your most memorable moment at Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival.

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* 7. Did you discover a new artist, designer, product or brand from visiting the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival?

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* 8. If you answered “yes” please tell us about the artist, product or brand you discovered.

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* 9. Did you find the festival venue was easy to access?

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* 10. On a scale of 1 (would not recommend) to 10 (would definitely recommend) how likely are you to recommend the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival to friends, colleagues or family?

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* 11. On a scale of 1-5 how would you rate your satisfaction in terms of:

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* 12. What is the main reason you attended the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival? Please select top three.

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* 13. How did you find out about the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival? Please select all that apply.

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* 14. Please respond to the following statements:

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* 15. Where did you travel from to see the Festival?

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* 16. If you answered 'Across Canada' in the previous question, please specify.

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* 17. If visiting from outside of the GTA, how many nights did you stay in Toronto?

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* 18. If visiting from outside the GTA, how likely are you to visit Toronto again as a result of your festival experience?

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* 19. Approximately how much did you spend as a result of your festival visit?

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* 20. Approximately how much did you spend at the festival’s marketplace?

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* 21. In your opinion, what has the IFA festival brought to Toronto?

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* 22. How would you describe yourself?

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* 23. What is your age?

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* 24. What is your level of education?

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* 25. Which of the following do you identify as? Based on 2016 Statistics Canada Population Census.

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* 26. Thank you for completing our survey! For your chance to win one of two $100 cash prizes, please enter your email address: