Bridging the Gap: Exploring Indigenous Socio-economic Equality

Thank you for participating in this survey which is being conducted by Urban Matters CCC. The survey results will be synthesized into a summary report outlining key themes and recommendations. Your privacy will be protected. No identifying information will be included in the report and the raw survey data will not be shared with anyone other than Urban Matters team. For more information contact twamboldt@urbanmatters.ca

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* 1. Do you self-identify as an Indigenous person?

Yes

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* 2. Do you currently work in any of the following sectors?

Indigenous government

Non-Indigenous government

Resource sector (e.g. mining, oil and gas, forestry)

Consulting

Corporation

Not-for-Profit Organization

Hybrid / Social Enterprise

Self-employed

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Did you participate in a Bridging the Gap Workshop? If so, which one?

EconoUs Calgary

AFOA International Conference Vancouver

Did not attend a B-Gap Workshop

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How did you hear about Bridging the Gap?

Word of mouth

An event

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Do you think that investing in personal effectiveness and leadership skill development (for example personal planning, communication, resiliency, and positive attitude, etc.) could contribute to stronger economic outcomes for Indigenous individuals and communities?

Yes

Not Sure

Why or Why Not?

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* 6. What personal effectiveness / leadership skills need to be developed to strengthen employment, education and economic development outcomes for Indigenous peoples and communities?

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* 7. In your opinion, what is the biggest barrier to economic prosperity for Indigenous peoples in Canada?

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* 8. Generally speaking, how accessible is personal development / leadership training for Indigenous peoples?

Very Accessible

Somewhat Accessible

Not Accessible

What factors limit accessibility?

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* 9. Have you, your friends or family members ever attended a personal development / leadership development program?

Yes

If yes, what was the name of the program or provider?

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* 10. Are you aware of any government, industry or non-government funding that supports personal / leadership development programming for Indigenous peoples?

Yes

If yes, please specify

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* 11. Are you aware of any personal effectiveness / leadership programs that are delivered BY Indigenous peoples FOR Indigenous peoples?

Yes

If yes, please specify

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* 12. How effective are the following methods for developing personal effectiveness and leadership skills?

	Very effective	Somewhat effective	Not effective
Offsite training workshops (i.e. delivered outside the community)	Offsite training workshops (i.e. delivered outside the community) Very effective	Offsite training workshops (i.e. delivered outside the community) Somewhat effective	Offsite training workshops (i.e. delivered outside the community) Not effective
Onsite training workshops (i.e. delivered in the community)	Onsite training workshops (i.e. delivered in the community) Very effective	Onsite training workshops (i.e. delivered in the community) Somewhat effective	Onsite training workshops (i.e. delivered in the community) Not effective
Online videos	Online videos Very effective	Online videos Somewhat effective	Online videos Not effective
Interactive online webinars	Interactive online webinars Very effective	Interactive online webinars Somewhat effective	Interactive online webinars Not effective
Peer to peer learning through stories and examples	Peer to peer learning through stories and examples Very effective	Peer to peer learning through stories and examples Somewhat effective	Peer to peer learning through stories and examples Not effective
Personal mentorship from Elders or other leaders	Personal mentorship from Elders or other leaders Very effective	Personal mentorship from Elders or other leaders Somewhat effective	Personal mentorship from Elders or other leaders Not effective

Other suggested methods?

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* 13. Would you or your organization be interested in contributing knowledge, time, or other resources towards the development of a Bridging the Gap socio-economic equality strategy?

Yes

Not sure

If yes, please provide name and contact information

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* 14. Would you be interested in receiving a copy of the what we heard report that summarizes key needs and recommendations?

Yes

If yes, please provide name and contact information

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* 1. Do you self-identify as an Indigenous person?

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* 2. Do you currently work in any of the following sectors?

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* 3. Did you participate in a Bridging the Gap Workshop? If so, which one?

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* 4. How did you hear about Bridging the Gap?

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* 5. Do you think that investing in personal effectiveness and leadership skill development (for example personal planning, communication, resiliency, and positive attitude, etc.) could contribute to stronger economic outcomes for Indigenous individuals and communities?

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* 6. What personal effectiveness / leadership skills need to be developed to strengthen employment, education and economic development outcomes for Indigenous peoples and communities?

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* 7. In your opinion, what is the biggest barrier to economic prosperity for Indigenous peoples in Canada?

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* 8. Generally speaking, how accessible is personal development / leadership training for Indigenous peoples?

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* 9. Have you, your friends or family members ever attended a personal development / leadership development program?

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* 10. Are you aware of any government, industry or non-government funding that supports personal / leadership development programming for Indigenous peoples?

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* 11. Are you aware of any personal effectiveness / leadership programs that are delivered BY Indigenous peoples FOR Indigenous peoples?

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* 12. How effective are the following methods for developing personal effectiveness and leadership skills?

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* 13. Would you or your organization be interested in contributing knowledge, time, or other resources towards the development of a Bridging the Gap socio-economic equality strategy?

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* 14. Would you be interested in receiving a copy of the what we heard report that summarizes key needs and recommendations?

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* 15. Thank you for your feedback. Do you have any further comments or suggestions on the Bridging the Gap initiative?