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How much do you know about Gwich'in government (select one)
I am very knowledgeable
I am knowledgeable
I have some knowledge
I have little to no knowledge
I have no knowledge
How does your knowledge of government affect your ability to participate in the Gwich’in government process? (e.g., attending community meetings or contributing feedback online to RGC) (select one)
I am knowledgeable about government and feel confident to participate
I have some knowledge about government but need more information to feel confident participating in the process
I have little to no knowledge about government and need more information to participate
What type of information do you need to feel comfortable participating in the Gwich'in government process (e.g., contributing feedback at community meetings or online to RGC) (select all that apply)
Plain language summaries of main table (negotiation) meetings
Summaries of survey results
Summaries of community feedback
Opportunities to ask questions to the regional and/or community negotiating teams
Opportunities to provide feedback to the regional and/or community negotiating teams
Other (specify):
Other (specify):
Where are you most likely to access information about Gwich'in government? (select all that apply)
Social Media (Facebook/Twitter)
Website
E-newsletters
Paper Newsletters
Community meetings
DGO office (in-person)
DGO office (email or social media)
Printed educational material
Radio
Other (specify):
Other (specify):
What does Gwich'in government mean to you (select all that apply)
A Gwich'in government means we can make laws and design and provide programs and services
A Gwich'in government is our inherent right
A Gwich'in government will help Gwich’in build a stronger region for all Gwich’in
I don’t know
Other (specify):
Other (specify):
What are your concerns about Gwich'in government (select all that apply)
Confused about rights under a Gwich'in government
Unclear about how we get a Gwich'in government
Unsure if communities are ready for a Gwich'in government
Concerned we won’t have access to government programs and services
Unsure how a Gwich'in government will affect Gwich’in living outside the GSA
No concerns
Other (specify):
Other (specify):
Of the concerns listed above, rank your level of concern (1 = not concerned, 5 = very concerned)
Confused about rights under a Gwich'in government
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Unclear about how we get a Gwich'in government
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Unsure if communities are ready for a Gwich'in government
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Concerned we won’t have access to government programs and services
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Unsure how a Gwich'in government will affect Gwich’in living outside the GSA
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No concerns
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Other (specify):
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Which areas of government should Gwich’in prioritize (rank 1 = low priority 5 = high priority)
Housing
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Education
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Social services
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Health care
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Justice
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Economic development/jobs
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Child and family services
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Culture/Language
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Which areas of government (e.g., housing, education, social services, health care, justice, jobs, child and family services, language/culture) are most important to you and why? (please explain)
I hope that a Gwich'in government will (select all that apply)
Create jobs in government for Gwich’in
Create culturally-relevant government programs
Allow Gwich’in to express our inherent rights
Provide economic development opportunities
I don’t know
Other (specify):
Other (specify):
What statement best describes your understanding of Gwich’in rights under a Gwich'in government?
Gwich’in will keep all rights: Treaty 11 rights, land claim rights, section 35 constitutional rights
Gwich’in will keep some of our rights but not sure which ones
I don’t know
What statement best describes your understanding of the Regional Gwich’in Collaborative?
RGC represents the Tetlit, Gwichya, Nihtat and Ehdiitat Gwich’in Councils and their communities in Gwich'in government negotiations with GNWT and the Government of Canada
RGC is our government negotiation team
I don’t know
What statement best describes your understanding of how Gwich’in will get a Gwich'in government
Gwich’in need to negotiate a final agreement. Once we have a final agreement, all Gwich’in living INSIDE or OUTSIDE the GSA need to vote on that agreement.
Gwich’in need to negotiate a final agreement
I don’t know
All Gwich’in voices matter for a Gwich'in government and we want to hear from you! Please provide additional feedback below:
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