2024 Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival - Guest Survey
Thank you for attending the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival! Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we would love to hear about your experience.
By completing this short survey, you will not only help us improve future events but also get a chance to win a $100 CF SHOP! gift card as a token of our appreciation.
Your insights and opinions matter to us. Thank you for your time and support.
This survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
1.
Enter your email address for a chance to win a $100 CF SHOP! gift card. Rest assured, your email address will only be used for this contest and will not be added to any mailing lists, databases, or shared with third parties.
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2.
I give Indigenous Fashion Arts permission to use quotes from my survey responses for reporting, archiving, or promotional purposes. My quotes will be credited to 'Festival Guest.'
(Required.)
Yes
No
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3.
Please select all that apply
(Required.)
I am new to Indigenous Fashion Arts (first time attending)
I am a returning attendee (also attended in past years)
I am an Indigenous artist, maker, designer or culture worker
I am a non-Indigenous artist, maker, designer or culture worker
I work within the fashion industry
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4.
Did you attend one or more events during the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
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5.
How many Indigenous Fashion Arts Festivals have you attended, including this year? (Note it was formerly Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto)
(Required.)
1
2
3
4
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6.
How would you rate your overall experience with the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival at CF Toronto Eaton Centre?
(1 star = Poor, 10 stars = Excellent)
(Required.)
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
6 stars
7 stars
8 stars
9 stars
10 stars
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7.
Which of the following did you attend during the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival? Please select all that apply.
(Required.)
Runway Presentation
Welcome Gathering
Workshop
Panel Presentation
Opening Night Party
Marketplace
Online Event
Other (please specify)
8.
What did you value most about your experience at Indigenous Fashion Arts?
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9.
How, if at all, did the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival at CF Toronto Eaton Centre impact your perception of the mall?
(Required.)
This leaves me with a much more positive perception of the mall
This leaves me with a positive perception of the mall
Does not change my perception of the mall
This leaves me with a negative perception of the mall
This leaves me with a much more negative perception of the mall
Prefer not to answer
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10.
How often do you typically visit CF Toronto Eaton Centre?
(Required.)
4 or more times a week
2-3 times a week
Once a week
2-3 times a month
Once a month
Once a quarter
1-2 times a year
Less often than once a year
I have never visited CF Toronto Eaton Centre before the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival
11.
Please share your most memorable moment at the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival.
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12.
Did you discover a new artist, designer, product or brand from visiting the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
13.
If you answered “yes” please tell us about the artist, product or brand you discovered.
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14.
Did you buy anything from the vendors at the IFA Marketplace?
(Required.)
Yes
I didn’t make a purchase during the festival but I intend to buy from (an) artist(s) in the future
I am unsure if I will make a purchase in the future but I followed artist(s) on social media/joined their mailing list
No
Prefer not to answer
15.
If you made purchases at the Marketplace, approximately how much did you spend in Canadian dollars?
Up to $49
$50 - $99
$100 - $249
$250 - $499
$500 - $999
$1000 - $2499
Over $2500
16.
If you attended the Marketplace, what types of items did you purchase or most excited you? Was there a range of price points?
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17.
This is the first time the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival was held at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Was the Eaton Centre an enjoyable venue for the Festival?
(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Prefer not to answer
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18.
Did you find the festival venue was easy to access?
(Required.)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Prefer not to answer
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19.
How likely are you to recommend the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival to friends, colleagues, or family?
(1 star = Not likely to recommend, 10 stars = Very likely to recommend)
(Required.)
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
6 stars
7 stars
8 stars
9 stars
10 stars
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20.
On a scale of 1-5 how would you rate your satisfaction in terms of:
(Required.)
Awful
Poor
Good
Great
Excellent
Not Applicable or Prefer not to answer
The Selection of Designers
Awful
Poor
Good
Great
Excellent
Not Applicable or Prefer not to answer
The Quality of Runway Shows
Awful
Poor
Good
Great
Excellent
Not Applicable or Prefer not to answer
The Quality of the Panels and Events
Awful
Poor
Good
Great
Excellent
Not Applicable or Prefer not to answer
The Designers at the Marketplace
Awful
Poor
Good
Great
Excellent
Not Applicable or Prefer not to answer
The Atmosphere of the Venues
Awful
Poor
Good
Great
Excellent
Not Applicable or Prefer not to answer
The Schedule of Programming and Events
Awful
Poor
Good
Great
Excellent
Not Applicable or Prefer not to answer
Your Overall Experience
Awful
Poor
Good
Great
Excellent
Not Applicable or Prefer not to answer
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21.
What is the main reason you attended the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival? (Please select top three)
(Required.)
To see a particular designer or brand
To spend quality time with friends and/or family
To support someone participating in the festival
To expand my perspective and learn something new
To support Indigenous makers, artists and designers
To inspire my creativity
To have fun
To actively participate in the arts
To build my professional network
To improve my sense of wellbeing
To deepen my knowledge on a relevant topic
To immerse myself in an experience
To celebrate my community and heritage
I was an accidental visitor
I attended because it was free
Word-of-mouth recommendation
Prefer not to answer
Other (please specify)
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22.
How did you find out about the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival? (please select all that apply)
(Required.)
Festival mailing list
Social media
Transit advertising
Posters
Word-of-mouth
Signage
Television interview or feature
Magazine or newspaper feature
Reviews
Online blogs and forums
Came across part of the show at a partner venue
Advertisements in publications
Festival website
Akimbo
Prefer not to answer
Other (please specify)
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23.
Please respond to the following statements:
(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
The festival made me appreciate the diversity of Indigenous arts, culture, fashion and design.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I feel differently about Indigenous fashion and design based on my experience at the festival.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I think the festival should continue to showcase Indigenous fashion, textile, craft and design across Canada.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I feel this festival brought more visibility and access to Indigenous arts and culture.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I discovered new artists and designers through the festival.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
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24.
Where did you travel from to see the Festival?
(Required.)
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Northern Ontario
Southern Ontario (40km + from the GTA)
Across Canada (please specify)
International (please specify)
Prefer not to answer
If from across Canada or international, please specify the location:
25.
If visiting from outside of the Greater Toronto Area, how many nights did you stay in Toronto?
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26.
If you visited from outside the Greater Toronto Area, how likely would you be to visit Toronto again due to your festival experience?
(Required.)
I won't visit Toronto again
1 star
I might not visit Toronto again
2 stars
I am unsure if I will visit Toronto again
3 stars
I might visit Toronto again
4 stars
I will visit Toronto again
5 stars
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27.
Approximately how much did you spend as a result of your festival visit?
Including tickets, marketplace purchases, travel, accommodations and other expenses
(Required.)
28.
In your opinion, what has the IFA festival brought to Toronto?
29.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your experience at the 2024 IFA Festival? (including memorable moments, constructive feedback, and suggestions)
Optional Demographics:
The following questions allow us to better understand the individuals and communities that have completed our survey about the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival. We intend to use the information gathered to improve our programming, communications and audience outreach.
30.
How would you describe yourself?
Woman
Man
Genderqueer
Gender non-conforming / non-binary
Two-spirit
Transgender
Prefer not to answer
Other (prefer to self-describe as)
31.
What is your approximate total household income for 2021, before taxes and any deductions?
Under $25,000
$25,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to 74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $199,999
$200,000 or more
Prefer not to answer
32.
What is your age?
Under 18
18-29
30-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75-84
85 and older
Prefer not to answer
33.
What is your level of education?
High School
College/University
Masters Degree/Professional Degree
Phd.
Prefer not to answer
Other (please specify)
34.
Occupational Status (please select all that apply)
Student
Part-time employment
Full-time employment
Self-employed
Unemployed/Seeking employment
Family Caregiver
Retired
Prefer not to answer
Other (please specify)
35.
Which of the following do you identify as? Based on 2016 Statistics Canada Population Census.
First Nations/North American Indigenous
Métis
Inuk (Inuit)
Central & South American Indigenous
North American (i.e., Canadian, Acadian, Québecois, American)
British Isles (i.e., English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, etc.)
French (i.e., French, Corsican, Breton, etc.)
Western European (i.e., Austrian, Belgian, German, Swiss, etc.)
Northern European (i.e., Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, etc.)
Eastern European (i.e., Polish, Russian, Czech, etc. )
Southern European (i.e., Italian, Greek, Portuguese, etc.)
Jewish Diaspora
Black Diaspora
Caribbean (i.e., Antiguan, Cuban, West Indian)
Latin, Central or South American (i.e., Mexican, Brazilian, Chilean, etc.)
Central and West African (i.e., Angolan, Gambian, Yoruba)
North African (i.e., Algerian, Berber, Sudanese)
Southern and East African (i.e., Afrikaner, Eritrean, Keyan)
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern Origins (i.e., Afghan, Iranian, Syrian, Israeli, Palestinian)
South Asian (i.e., Bengali, Goan, Punjabi)
East and Southeast Asian (i.e., Burmese, Chinese,Thai)
Oceania (i.e., Australian, New Zealander)
Pacific Islander (i.e., Fijian, Maori, Samoan,etc.)
Prefer not to answer
Other (please specify)