Community Development Plan Update Survey

**Your name and identifying information will not be kept and are only used for prize entry purposes.**

Only surveys completed in their entirety will be eligible for the draw. Incomplete surveys will not be admitted.
Completing the survey does not guarantee you will win a prize, but it does guarantee you will be entered to win a prize.
The survey results will be recorded and personal information will be kept confidential. Identifying information is for prize draws and verification of membership only.
Open to all on and off-reserve BOCN Band Members 16 years and older as of January 1, 2022.
Survey will remain open until Monday, February 21, 2022 at 4:00pm. Surveys completed after that will not be entered to win a prize.

By completing the survey, you will be entered to win:

Grand Prize: $1,500.00 Washer & Dryer Set;
Second Prize: $1,500.00 75″ TV & Wall mount;
and $2,500.00 in smaller prizes.

*Open only to members of the Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation on and off reserve. Entries will be verified with the Membership Clerk of the BOCN.*

Full Name:

Email:

Phone Number:

Are you a registered member with the Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation (BOCN)?(required)

Yes

Certificate of Indian Status Number: (10 digits)

Please indicate your gender:(required)

Female

Male

Other

Prefer not to say

Do you live?(required)

On-Reserve

Off-Reserve

If you live on-reserve, what is your house #?

If you live off-reserve, which city/town do you live?

LANGUAGE & EDUCATION

1. Can you speak nehiyawewin?

Yes (proceed to question 2).

No (proceed to question 3).

A little bit.

I want to learn.

2. Please indicate your nehiyawewin proficiency:

I can clearly and fluently speak and understand nehiyawewin.

I can understand nehiyawewin when being spoken to, but cannot speak.

I grew up hearing and speaking nehiyawewin, but lost it along the way. I try to speak more and more.

3. Are you aware of the Cree Language Revitalization Initiative of the BOCN (Waspawenamak Nehiyawewin – let's wake up our Cree language spirit)?

Yes, I am aware and have participated in sessions.

Yes, I am aware but have not yet been able to participate in sessions.

No I was not aware, but would like more information.

4. Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed:

Some high school.

High School Diploma or GED.

Some Post-Secondary (university/college/technical school).

Completed Post-Secondary (Certificate/Diploma/Journeyperson Certificate/Bachelor's Degree/Masters Degree/Doctorate Degree).

University of Life

6. When you think of the Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation, what aspects bring you the most pride?

7. When you think of the Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation, what aspects would you like to see changed?

8. What issue do you feel requires immediate attention at the Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation?

CULTURE

9. Are you involved in traditional, cultural, or ceremonial activities?

Yes

If Yes, please describe:

10. Aside from our Annual Powwow, are there other cultural events/programs/services you would like to see created in our community?

11. Do you believe traditional, cultural, and ceremonial activities positively impact your individual well-being?

Yes

I don't know

HEALTH

12. What is the health service that you access most often?

13. On a scale of 1 to 5, (1 being poor, 5 being excellent), how would you rate the quality of health services provided to members of the BOCN?

1 – poor

2 – fair

3 – acceptable

4 – good

5 – excellent

14. How would you rate the quality of mental health services provided on-reserve to members of the BOCN (1 being poor, 5 being excellent)?

0 – I have not accessed mental health services

1 – poor

2 – fair

3 – acceptable

4 – good

5 – excellent

15. What mental health services would you like to see added at Willow Cree Health Services for members of the BOCN (list your suggestions below)?

16. How would you rate the BOCNs response to COVID-19 (1 being poor, 5 being excellent) ?

1 – poor

2 – fair

3 – acceptable

4 – good

5 – excellent

17. How has COVID-19 affected you?

18. How has COVID-19 affected your family?

19. VOLUNTARY: Are you vaccinated against COVID-19?

Yes (proceed to question 20)

No (proceed to question 21)

20. Do you believe getting vaccinated has been beneficial to you?

21. Do you have any suggestions for our Emergency Management Team (EMT) and Willow Cree Health (WCHS) in responding to COVID-19?

22. Do you have any suggestions to improve health services and/or health program delivery in our community?

PUBLIC SAFETY

23. What is the biggest issue affecting the safety of members of the BOCN today?

24. Do you feel safe when on-reserve?

Yes

Sometimes

25. Is there anything in particular that makes you feel unsafe when on-reserve?

26. How would you rate police services in our community (1 being poor, 5 being excellent)?

1 – poor

2 – fair

3 – acceptable

4 – good

5 – excellent

27. How would you rate ambulance services in our community (1 being poor, 5 being excellent)?

1 – poor

2 – fair

3 – acceptable

4 – good

5 – excellent

28. How would you rate fire services in our community (1 being poor, 5 being excellent)?

1 – poor

2 – fair

3 – acceptable

4 – good

5 – excellent

29. Do you have any suggestions to improve public safety and emergency services in our community?

RECREATION

30. Please rate your level of satisfaction with current recreational activities at the BOCN (1 being poor, 5 being excellent):

1 – poor

2 – fair

3 – acceptable

4 – good

5 – excellent

31. What recreational activities (including sports) do you like most about the BOCN?

32. What recreational activities would you like to see added to the BOCN?

33. Are there specific recreational and/or sporting activities that you are unsatisfied with at the BOCN? If so, please explain:

34. Are you willing to volunteer to support community-based initiatives and recreational activities of the BOCN?

Yes

Maybe

EDUCATION

35. Which educational programs/services do you, or your family access currently?

36. How can educational programs/services be improved in the BOCN?

37. Describe your ideal role/job in the BOCN – what would that be, and what training (if any) would you require in order to achieve this goal?

38. Can you achieve your career goals now?

Yes

39. Please describe any barriers or challenges for you in acquiring training or employment (if unemployed or underemployed):

COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE

40. On a scale of 1 to 5, 1 being poor, 5 being excellent, please rate the quality of roads on the BOCN:

1 – poor

2 – fair

3 – acceptable

4 – good

5 – excellent

41. Does your current water system meet your household's needs?

Yes

If "No", please explain:

42. Does your current septic system meet your household's needs?

Yes

If "No", please explain:

43. Does your current garbage collection system meet your household's needs?

Yes

If "No", please explain:

44. Are you in favor of an on-reserve recycling program?

Yes

Maybe

45. Do current community facilities meet you or your family's needs?

Yes

If "No", please explain:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

46. In terms of business development, what would you like to see the community invest in?

47. Are you in favor of the BOCN investing in small business and entrepreneurship development?

Yes

48. If you could own/operate your own small-business, what kind of business would you operate?

HOUSING

49. Do you reside in a house on-reserve?

Yes

50. How many people live in your house on-reserve?

51. How many bedrooms are in your house on-reserve?

52. How many bathrooms are in your house on-reserve?

53. Are there major repairs or renovations required in your home?

Yes

If "Yes", please explain:

54. Are you interested in purchasing or owning a home (ie: taking a mortgage to build/purchase your own home)?

Yes

LANDS & ENVIRONMENT

55. Please list any environmental or land-use concerns you have:

56. Are you concerned about the state of Highway 212 from the BOCN to Duck Lake?

Yes

57. Do you feel the state of Highway 212 from the BOCN to Duck Lake poses a safety risk to members of the BOCN?

Yes

If "Yes", please explain:

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

58. Have you found the information and supplies provided to you by the Emergency Management department useful?

Yes

Don't know

59. Do you access the BOCN Emergency Management webpage or Facebook page for information?

Yes

60. Does your household have a 72 hour Emergency Kit ready in case of an emergency?

Yes

Don't know

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. Your personal information will be kept confidential, and will only be used for confirmation of membership, and prize registration purposes. Draw for prizes will be made on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

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