Tl'azt'en Nation Community Visioning Survey

Prioritizing Our Future

This survey has been developed to gather information about member perspectives on our Nation and our priorities for the future. The results will be used to inform planning and development efforts to strengthen the foundation of our Nation. Please try to answer all questions to the best of your ability. Your individual response will be confidential.

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* 1. What is your age?

Less than 18

18 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 or older

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* 2. What is your gender?

Female

Male

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* 3. Where do you live?

On reserve

Off reserve

If off reserve, where do you live?

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* 4. What is the highest level of school that you have completed?

Elementary school

Middle school (grade 7-9)

High school (grade 10-12)

College of trades school

University

None of the above

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* 5. What do you think are the most important issues we are dealing with as a Nation? Please rank them in order of importance with 1 being the most important and 6 being the least important. We know all of them are important but trying to prioritize to focus our energy.

Lack of job opportunities.

Lack of education and training for our people.

Need more economic development.

Need for policy changes in the organization(s).

Retention of expertise (people moving away from the community to find jobs).

Need for healing and wellness.

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* 6. What issue are facing us that were not included in the last question?

Issue

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* 7. What three things do you think make our community a good place to live?

Language and culture

Economic development

Educated members

Our staff

Our leadership

Our communication

Things to do/recreation

Environment

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What do you think would make our community an even better place to live?

More opportunities to learn language and culture

More economic development

More education/training opportunities

Effective staff

Strong leadership

Improved communication

More things to do/recreation

Decrease drug and alcohol abuse

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Overall, how would you rate the quality of life within the Tl'azt'en Nation?

Very Poor

Poor

Good

Very Good

Don't Know

Very Poor

Poor

Good

Very Good

Don't Know

Why did you rate this the way you did?

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* 10. What should we do to ensure our Nation develops in a healthy and prosperous way? PLEASE PICK TOP 3.

Strategic planning

Education

Cultural teachings

New and innovative programs

Strong leadership

Healthy members

Community input/consultation

Teamwork

Being united

Conflict resolution

Healthy role models

Clear vision

First Nations values

Other (please specify)

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* 11. How should we continue to "engage" with our members and each other, both those who live in the territory and those who live away from the territory? Please choose your top 3.

Web page

Social media

By telephone

In person/one-on-one

Meetings and community events

Newsletters

Family meetings

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* 12. If you would like to be communicated with in another way not listed in the last question, how would you like to be communicated with?

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* 13. How important do you feel each of the following goals are to the development of our community?

	Not important	Somewhat important	Don't know	Important	Most important
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE: To raise and secure the Departmental resources necessary for the effective fiscal and administrative management of our government.	ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE: To raise and secure the Departmental resources necessary for the effective fiscal and administrative management of our government. Not important	ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE: To raise and secure the Departmental resources necessary for the effective fiscal and administrative management of our government. Somewhat important	ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE: To raise and secure the Departmental resources necessary for the effective fiscal and administrative management of our government. Don't know	ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE: To raise and secure the Departmental resources necessary for the effective fiscal and administrative management of our government. Important	ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE: To raise and secure the Departmental resources necessary for the effective fiscal and administrative management of our government. Most important
HEALTH: To establish emotional, physical, spiritual and mental services that achieves Dakelh survival, dignity and well-being	HEALTH: To establish emotional, physical, spiritual and mental services that achieves Dakelh survival, dignity and well-being Not important	HEALTH: To establish emotional, physical, spiritual and mental services that achieves Dakelh survival, dignity and well-being Somewhat important	HEALTH: To establish emotional, physical, spiritual and mental services that achieves Dakelh survival, dignity and well-being Don't know	HEALTH: To establish emotional, physical, spiritual and mental services that achieves Dakelh survival, dignity and well-being Important	HEALTH: To establish emotional, physical, spiritual and mental services that achieves Dakelh survival, dignity and well-being Most important
NATURAL RESOURCES: To develop priorities and strategies for the protection, development and use of our land, territories and other resources.	NATURAL RESOURCES: To develop priorities and strategies for the protection, development and use of our land, territories and other resources. Not important	NATURAL RESOURCES: To develop priorities and strategies for the protection, development and use of our land, territories and other resources. Somewhat important	NATURAL RESOURCES: To develop priorities and strategies for the protection, development and use of our land, territories and other resources. Don't know	NATURAL RESOURCES: To develop priorities and strategies for the protection, development and use of our land, territories and other resources. Important	NATURAL RESOURCES: To develop priorities and strategies for the protection, development and use of our land, territories and other resources. Most important
EDUCATION: To ensure every learner will succeed through Leadership in Education, Advocacy and the Recognition of New possibilities	EDUCATION: To ensure every learner will succeed through Leadership in Education, Advocacy and the Recognition of New possibilities Not important	EDUCATION: To ensure every learner will succeed through Leadership in Education, Advocacy and the Recognition of New possibilities Somewhat important	EDUCATION: To ensure every learner will succeed through Leadership in Education, Advocacy and the Recognition of New possibilities Don't know	EDUCATION: To ensure every learner will succeed through Leadership in Education, Advocacy and the Recognition of New possibilities Important	EDUCATION: To ensure every learner will succeed through Leadership in Education, Advocacy and the Recognition of New possibilities Most important
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: To create and deliver meaningful programs and services for all individuals and families to achieve greater health and independence	SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: To create and deliver meaningful programs and services for all individuals and families to achieve greater health and independence Not important	SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: To create and deliver meaningful programs and services for all individuals and families to achieve greater health and independence Somewhat important	SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: To create and deliver meaningful programs and services for all individuals and families to achieve greater health and independence Don't know	SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: To create and deliver meaningful programs and services for all individuals and families to achieve greater health and independence Important	SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: To create and deliver meaningful programs and services for all individuals and families to achieve greater health and independence Most important
PUBLIC WORKS & HOUSING: To ensure that we have safe, reliable and sustainable infrastructure available to promote healthy families & communities	PUBLIC WORKS & HOUSING: To ensure that we have safe, reliable and sustainable infrastructure available to promote healthy families & communities Not important	PUBLIC WORKS & HOUSING: To ensure that we have safe, reliable and sustainable infrastructure available to promote healthy families & communities Somewhat important	PUBLIC WORKS & HOUSING: To ensure that we have safe, reliable and sustainable infrastructure available to promote healthy families & communities Don't know	PUBLIC WORKS & HOUSING: To ensure that we have safe, reliable and sustainable infrastructure available to promote healthy families & communities Important	PUBLIC WORKS & HOUSING: To ensure that we have safe, reliable and sustainable infrastructure available to promote healthy families & communities Most important
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: To create opportunities to enhance the economic well-being of our communities.	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: To create opportunities to enhance the economic well-being of our communities. Not important	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: To create opportunities to enhance the economic well-being of our communities. Somewhat important	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: To create opportunities to enhance the economic well-being of our communities. Don't know	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: To create opportunities to enhance the economic well-being of our communities. Important	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: To create opportunities to enhance the economic well-being of our communities. Most important

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* 14. Do you feel that there are other goals we should be focusing on?

Yes

Don't know

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* 15. If you think there are other goals we should be focusing on, what should they be?

Goal

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* 16. What do you feel our community priorities should be regarding administration and finance? PLEASE CHOOSE TOP 3. We realize all are important but want to prioritize.

Creation and implementation of a strong financial administration law

Seek out investment opportunities

Diversify economic development ideas and initiatives

Encourage community member small business development

Review and assess our current economic development projects

Strengthen our organizational policies and procedures

Other/Comments (please specify)

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* 17. What do you feel our community priorities should be regarding health? PLEASE CHOOSE TOP 3. We realize all of these are important but want to prioritize.

Medical professionals working in the community i.e. doctor, dentist

Disability supports i.e. building wheelchair ramps on to homes

Health and wellness initiatives i.e. fitness/healthy eating challenge, rewards

Increased drug and alcohol abuse services

Increased health and recreation activities

Funding for health, recreation and sport activities

Other/Comments (please specify)

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* 18. What do you feel our community priorities should be regarding natural resources? PLEASE CHOOSE TOP 3. We realize all of these are important but want to prioritize.

Stop development on the land

Create cultural opportunities on the land i.e. culture camps

Teach community members about environmental protection and preservation

Develop a very long term protection plan for future generations

Constantly monitor the environment for changes i.e. fish, wildlife, plants

Create environmentally and culturally safe economic development on the land

Other/Comments (please specify)

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* 19. What do you feel our community priorities should be regarding education? PLEASE CHOOSE TOP 3. We realize all of these are important but want to prioritize.

Increased post secondary (post grade 12 education) funding

School attendance incentives

Increased education programming in community i.e. trades, certificate programs

Partnerships with post secondary institutions to offer academic programs in community

Targeting education funding towards specific skills the community will need in the future i.e. nursing, negotiators, business administration

Free or increased access to upgrading i.e. getting high school credits

Other/Comments (please specify)

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* 20. What do you feel our community priorities should be regarding social development? PLEASE CHOOSE TOP 3. We realize all of these are important but want to prioritize.

Parenting classes

Increased family activities

Support for youth aging out of care

Support for families engaged in the child welfare system

Build a group home for youth who are not able to remain in their home due to safety or other concerns

Community kitchen/community garden/food bank

Respite care for struggling parents

Provide funding for family members who are caring for family members i.e. grandparents caring for grandchildren

Other/Comments (please specify)

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* 21. What do you feel our community priorities should be regarding public works and housing. PLEASE CHOOSE TOP 3. We realize all of these are important but want to prioritize.

Build new homes

Repair/maintenance of current homes

Focus on improving water and sewer

Improve & enhance roads and accessibility

Examine alternative energy sources for power

Other/Comments (please specify)

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* 22. What do you feel our community priorities should be regarding economic development? PLEASE CHOOSE TOP 3. We realize all of these are important but want to prioritize.

Improve & enhance roads and accessibility

Examine alternative energy sources for power

Develop commercial agreements with industry

Review and update policy framework

Pursue health and wellness initiatives

Other/Comments (please specify)

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* 23. Do you have any other comments?

Yes

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* 24. Optional: Name and Contact Information

Thank you!