Indigenous Peoples Court Community Consultation Survey

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* 1. We are requesting your assistance with a community consultation survey about developing an Indigenous Peoples Court within Simcoe County. Before agreeing to participating in the survey, please carefully read this letter in order to understand your part as well as be able to ask any questions about the community consultation survey.

The purpose of this community consultation survey is to have community feedback that will be used in the development of an Indigenous Peoples Court within Simcoe County. This knowledge will assist the Indigenous Peoples Court Committee consisting of Enaahtig Healing Lodge, Barrie Native Friendship Centre, Georgian Bay Métis Council and Biidaaban Restorative Justice and Community Healing Model (Rama First Nation) in developing an Indigenous Peoples Court that will benefit any Indigenous persons going through the Criminal Court process within Simcoe County.

You will be asked a total of 5 questions concerning the overall development of an Indigenous Peoples Court. By participating in this community consultation survey, you will contribute to the development of an Indigenous Peoples Court for Simcoe County. Risks to participating in this community consultation survey include the possibility of being triggered from your life experiences. If you experience any feelings of stress, anxiety, grief, worry, anger or suicide, please contact Simcoe County’s 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line at (705)-728-5044 or Talk4Healing at 1-855-554-HEAL or the Metis Nation of Ontario's Mental Health and Addictions line at 1-877-767-7572

The Indigenous Peoples Court committee will assure confidentiality of your identity and responses by the following:

· Those who will have access to your completed surveys are required to follow policies and procedures in place in terms of confidentiality bound to their organizations

· Completed surveys will remain anonymous unless otherwise chosen by the person completing the survey

Your participation in this community consultation survey is completely voluntary. Should you choose to leave your information, you will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a gift card. You may choose to withdraw at any given time. Proceeding with the community consultation survey, you are agreeing to the above. If you require further assistance with completing the community consultation survey or if you have any further questions or concerns, please contact Stephanie Walker, Indigenous Peoples Court Coordinator via phone at (705)-716-6013 or email ipccoordinator@enaahtig.ca

The Committee recognizes that in typical times, a project such as this would have many in person community consultation meetings. To keep our communities safe, it was decided that using a survey is the best way to guarantee protection for our most vulnerable. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Indigenous Peoples Court Coordinator who's contact is listed above.

Miigwech/thank you for your consideration and participation.

Definition of terms:

Indigenous peoples: For the purpose of this community consultation survey, Indigenous peoples is referring to anyone who self-identifies as First Nations, Métis or Inuit regardless of legal definitions

Indigenous Peoples Court: For the purpose of this community consultation survey, Indigenous Peoples Court is referring to a Criminal Court that deals specifically with Indigenous peoples and their matters (also commonly known as Gladue Court)

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* 2. How do you self-identify?

First Nation/Native American (Status/Non Status)

Métis

Inuit

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Two Spirit

Transgender Female

Transgender Male

Non Binary

Gender Non Conforming

Prefer to self describe

Prefer not to answer

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* 4. What area do you currently reside in?

Simcoe County

Muskoka

Parry Sound District

GTA

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What age group do you belong to?

10-19 years old

20-29 years old

30-39 years old

40-49 years old

50-59 years old

60+ years old

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* 6. Do you currently reside in your home community (i.e First Nation, Traditional Territory)?

Yes

I don't know

If no, where is your home community?

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* 7. Please select all that apply with your involvement in the Criminal Justice System:

I have past personal involvement

I have currently personal involvement

I have family members involved in the past

I currently have family members involved

I have professional involvement

I do not have any involvment

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Is there a need for an Indigenous Peoples Court in Simcoe County

Yes

I don't know

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* 9. Are you aware of any barriers Indigenous People may face while going through the criminal court process?

Yes

I don't know

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* 10. If Yes to the previous question, please select all that apply:

Systematic racism

Transportation

Financial

Lack of application of Gladue Principles

Lack of fairness in comparison to Non-Indigenous People

Lack of legal knowledge/understanding

Mistrust between Indigenous People and the Justice System

Lack of opportunity to self identify as Indigenous

Lack of understanding the impacts of colonization

Lack of culturally appropriate services offered

Lack of cultural awareness in the courts

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Would an Indigenous Peoples Court benefit the community?

Yes

I don't know

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* 12. If Yes to the previous question, how would an Indigenous Peoples Court benefit the community, please select all that apply:

Community members would feel safer

Culturally appropriate services

Cultural awareness from service providers and court personnel

Step towards restoring Indigenous ways

People would feel more comfortable appearing at court

Eliminating barriers

Holistic approach would be applied

Show awareness of the impacts of colonization

Ability to appear in my community

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Please check all that apply that you believe should be considered in the development of an Indigenous Peoples Court:

Victim participation

Have Elders/Knowledge Keepers involved

Victim support

Have an Indigenous Peoples Court in my community

Circle Format

Land acknowledgements

Smudging (where possible)

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Do you have any ideas, suggestions and/or recommendations that would benefit the overall development of an Indigenous Peoples Court?

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* 15. The Indigenous Peoples Court committee would like to thank you for your participation in the Indigenous Peoples Court Community Consultation Survey. Your feedback is valuable in the development process of an Indigenous Peoples Court for Simcoe County. If you are interested in being entered into a draw for a chance to win a gift card, please feel free to leave your information. Please note that this is not mandatory and that leaving your information is completely voluntary. The winner of the gift card will be contacted by March 4th 2022.

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