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Indigenous Peoples Court Community Consultation Survey
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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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Agree
2.
How do you self-identify?
First Nation/Native American (Status/Non Status)
Métis
Inuit
None of the above
Other (please specify)
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
4.
What area do you currently reside in?
Simcoe County
Muskoka
Parry Sound District
GTA
Other (please specify)
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
6.
Do you currently reside in your home community (i.e First Nation, Traditional Territory)?
Yes
No
I don't know
If no, where is your home community?
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)
8.
Is there a need for an Indigenous Peoples Court in Simcoe County
Yes
No
I don't know
9.
Are you aware of any barriers Indigenous People may face while going through the criminal court process?
Yes
No
I don't know
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)
11.
Would an Indigenous Peoples Court benefit the community?
Yes
No
I don't know
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)
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)
14.
Do you have any ideas, suggestions and/or recommendations that would benefit the overall development of an Indigenous Peoples Court?
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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