Indigenous Youth Reconciliation Barometer 2.0 – Survey Launch (2023) "*" indicates required fields Step 1 of 7 14% Background and Survey Goals Indigenous youth living safe, self-directed lives is a crucial part of reconciliation, both now and in the future. Building on the National Youth Reconciliation Barometer (2019), CRE is launching a follow-up coast-to-coast-to-coast survey that seeks to better understand how Indigenous youth envision their own empowerment and futures. There is very little large-scale research data that exists that is designed and led by and for Indigenous youth. It is our hope that this project can support in changing that and highlighting the importance of Indigenous, youth-led research projects, especially as it relates to exploring concepts of reconciliation and meaningful attachment to Indigenous worldviews and futures. We are really excited by the space that this type of research provides to create a narrative that is driven by youth, for youth. It is our hope that this project will be used to inform program and policy decisions that affect Indigenous youth, and weave in Indigenous youth’s priorities and visions of their futures. We truly appreciate everyone that is, and will be a part of, this exciting project! Participation We are seeking participation from self-identifying First Nation, Métis, and Inuit youth (ages 18 to 29) living in Canada. Who is leading the research project? The survey is part of the larger Indigenous Youth Reconciliation Barometer 2.0 research project that staff from CRE’s Centre for Indigenous Policy and Research are carrying out. In addition to the survey, CRE will be holding six in-person sharing circles with Indigenous youth, held in different locations across the country. To ensure that the survey and sharing circles are carried out in a good way, subject matter experts have been asked to support the project in the form of an Advisory Circle. To learn more about our Advisory Circle, please visit CRE’s website here. The Firelight Group, an Indigenous-owned research firm, has been contracted to support CRE in completing this work. This project is being funded through Mastercard Foundation. You can find out more information about The Firelight Group and Mastercard Foundation at the link above. Survey Participation Only one submission per email will be accepted for this survey, and you will not be able to submit multiple entries of the survey. The survey is NOT a test. There are no right or wrong answers. Your participation is voluntary. You are free to stop completing the survey at any time. Overall, the survey responses will provide CRE with a snapshot of how Indigenous youth envision their own futures, through themes including empowerment, culture, language, wellness, education, meaningful work, solidarity, and reconciliation. The survey will help identify key strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvements. When will the survey close? The survey will be open until December 31, 2023, with the possibility of extension into Winter 2024. How will my information be used? Your survey responses will be used to understand youth and community priorities. This information will not only seek to fill existing research gaps and develop a set of Indigenous-focused indicators for future research projects but will also seek to demonstrate youth priorities going forward in hopes to inform policy and program decisions at a local, regional, and national level. Once the engagement activities are completed, a final report will be written and published on CRE’s website. What topics will be covered in the survey? General topics covered in the survey include: Personal and Community Empowerment Culture, Language, and Wellness Education and Meaningful Work Solidarity and Reconciliation There are some terms used within the survey that not everyone may be familiar with, or may require some additional context. Please refer to the glossary of terms linked here for definitions of these terms. If you think anything should be added to this glossary, please let us know! How long will it take? Completing the survey may take you up to 60 minutes or more to complete, and you can take as much time as you need to complete it. How will I be compensated for participating? A $50 honorarium will be given to the first 1000 Indigenous youth who fill out the survey! How will we protect your privacy? CRE is committed to Indigenous data sovereignty and conducts our research engagements under the guidance of the principles of Ownership, Control, Access and Possession (OCAP). We also conduct all of our engagements with guidance from the 4Rs of Indigenous research: Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity and Responsibility. We also practice the additional ‘R’ principle; Relationships. Data collected during this research project will be held by CRE and shared with The Firelight Group. Responses will be analyzed and compiled into a final report, and your name will not be tied to your responses and will not appear in the report. The demographic information collected as part of this engagement will also be presented in the final report as a summary without any identifying information. To learn about how we are protecting your privacy and managing the data from this project, please visit the “Our approach to engagement and data” section of the link here. What if I change my mind about completing the survey and sharing my responses? At any time during the survey, you can choose to drop out. If at any point after the survey has been completed you wish to withdraw some or all of your responses, you may do so by contacting the survey administrator by emailing: Sasha Simmons Administrative Assistant sasha@canadianroots.ca How will I find out what happens with this project? You can find out about the results of the Indigenous Youth Reconciliation Barometer 2.0 survey and project by following the CRE’s website or social media. The final report will be available in both French and English, as well as two to three Indigenous languages (to be identified by the Advisory Circle). If you have any other questions about the survey or project, please contact: Tija Hauta Manager of Policy and Research tija@canadianroots.ca Support Lines For survey respondents seeking support for any reason, the following Indigenous help lines are free and confidential: Hope For Wellness: 1-855-242-3310 Native Youth Crisis Line: 1-877-209-1266 1. Demographics1.1 – What is your full name?* 1.2 – What is your email address?* Enter Email Confirm Email 1.3 – Have you ever participated in a CRE program, activity, or event before?*YesNoUnsurePrefer not to say1.4 – If you have, how many times?*OnceTwiceThree times or moreUnsurePrefer not to say1.5 – Please enter your current postal code (e.g. A1B2C3):* 1. 6 – Which of the following best describes where you currently live?*UrbanRuralRemoteOn-reservePrefer not to say1.7 – Which of the following genders do you identify with? Select all that apply (Cisgender or cis refers to a person who identifies with the gender they were assigned at birth)* Cisgender woman Cisgender man Transgender woman Transgender man Non-binary 2-Spirit Agender My gender is not listed here Prefer not to say 1. 8 – Do you identify with any of the genders or sexualities under the LGBTQIA2+ umbrella?*YesNoUnsurePrefer not to say1.9 – How old will you be when the program starts? Please enter the number representing your age1.10 – Which of the following languages do you most often use at home? Select all that apply.* English French Indigenous language(s) My language(s) is (are) not listed here Prefer not to say 1.11 – What is the highest level of institutional education you have completed?*Elementary (Grade 6)Middle School (Grade 9)High School (Grade 12)College CertificateCollege CertificateCollege DiplomaBachelor’sMaster’sPhDPrefer not to say1.12 – How many years of work experience do you have? (This includes all types of full or part time work)*I have no work experienceLess than 1 year1-3 years3-5 years5-7 years7-10 yearsOver 10 yearsPrefer not to say1.13 – Which of the following demographics do you identify with? Select all that apply.* Indigenous Black Person of colour White My demographic is not listed here Prefer not to say 1.14 – Which Indigenous group do you identify with? Select all that apply (This is a self-identification question, you do not need to have Indian Status or be recognized by the government)* First Nation Métis Inuit My Indigenous identity is not listed here Prefer not to say 1.15 – Do you identify as a person living with a disability? (This is a self-identification question, you do not need to have an official diagnosis.)*YesNoUnsurePrefer not to say 2. Personal and Community Empowerment2.1 – Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. I feel empowered when:*Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeither disagree nor agreeAgreeStrongly agreeI am living & working in communityI feel connected spirituallyI am practicing my cultureI am surrounded by like-minded people & get to share my experiencesI can voice my opinions or actively participate in discussionsI can work with youth in my communityI can be a role modelI am out on the land learning about traditional ways & practicesI can be myself & am respected for who I amI am participating in community-led projectsI can see the impact of a community or community member-led projectsI can envision a good future for myself & my communityMy culture is acknowledged & respectedI am supported in taking care of my mental & physical healthI have enough time to rest2.2 – Please tell us about a time (or times) when you felt empowered!*2.3 – If you had to pick only the five most important goals to achieve in your lifetime, what would they be? The options that mention community can refer to your home community, the community you live in now, the city you live in, or any combination of those.* Living a balanced life (mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically) Being healthy and happy regardless of where the road takes me Having children Building a family Strengthening my connection to and knowledge of my culture Strengthening my connection to my community Learning my language(s) Contributing to the growth and empowerment of my community Contributing positively to the health of the land, water, and animals in my community Finishing High School Finishing College or University Having a successful career or job Being financially self sufficient Creating generational wealth Private home ownership Other Please select up to five goals2.3.1 – What other goals are important to acheive in your lifetime? 2.4 – What gives you the motivation and confidence to be able to achieve these goals? Select all that apply.* Believing in myself Having my authentic self be seen, supported, and loved Support from my family and friends Culturally relevant mental health supports Connection to my culture and/or spirituality Having good mentors or role models to guide me Access to services and resources Having financial support Other 2.4.1 – What else gives you motivation and confidence to be able to acheive these goals? 2.5 – Are there any other goals or motivations you have that you’d like to share? These can be goals for yourself, for your family, for your community, etc*2.6 – Thinking about the goals you have and the path you want to take to achieve them, what are the barriers in your way?*2.7 – How do you define community?*2.8 – What are the strengths of your community? This can be anything from language, elders, community events, programs and services, connection to land, family support, etc. List as many strengths as you would like. You can speak about your home community, the community you live in now, the city you live in, or any combination thereof.*2.9 – What makes you feel connected to your community? Select the five options most applicable to you* Being able to learn and speak my ancestral language Having access to traditional ceremonial sites Participating in community and ceremonial activities/practices Being heard in my community Being accepted in my community Having access to mental and physical wellness supports Beading Sewing Weaving Painting or illustrating Reading work from Indigenous writers Going out on the land Learning from and spending time with Elders Having opportunities to meaningfully contribute towards community development Having access to resources, services and infrastructure in my community (eg. Libraries, community halls) Other 2.9.1 – What else makes you feel connected to your community? 2.10 – What kinds of programs or resources do you think would best strengthen youth empowerment in your community? Select the five options most applicable to you* Cultural teachings / learnings Arts and craft-related programs Sports and other recreational activities Youth council and opportunities to be a role model Language learning opportunities On-the land learning Youth-Elder programs Mentorship Job coaches or job shadowing Mental and physical wellness supports More programming and spaces for Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ youth Opportunities to connect with Indigenous youth from other communities Climate justice & environmental advocacy programming Other 2.10.1 – What other kinds of programs or resources do you think would best strengthen youth empowerment in your community? 2.11 – Ideally, what would you like your community to look like in 5 to 10 years? What about generations from now? Think big!*2.12 – How do you feel about the future of your community?* Very optimistic Somewhat optimistic Neither optimistic nor pessimistic Somewhat pessimistic Very pessimistic Cannot say 3. Culture, Language, and Wellness3.1 – How has culture shaped your life? You can also talk about how you’ve experienced being disconnected and/or your experience reconnecting to your culture.*3.2 – What makes you feel connected to your culture? Select the five options most applicable to you* Spending time in my community Access to Elders and cultural supports Receiving and engaging with teachings Sharing teachings with others Access to language programs Singing, dancing, and/or drumming Beading Weaving Carving Festivals Participating in ceremonies Harvesting, including hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering plants and medicines Other 3.2.1 – What else makes you feel connected to your culture? 3.3 – Where you currently live, are there spaces available to you that support your connection to culture?* Yes No 3.3.1 – If yes, what are those spaces like? (Examples include lodges, feast halls, arbours, community centres, etc.) 3.4 – Which option best describes your experience with learning your language?* I have learned my language and am now fluent I am in the process of learning my language I would like to learn my language but there’s no way for me to do it I would like to learn my language but haven’t yet looked into how to do that I am not interested in learning my language Other 3.4.1 – Which other option(s) best describe(s) your experience with learning your language? 3.5 – If you know or are currently learning your language, can you talk about your experience speaking or learning it? Are you accessing any specific supports or programs?*3.6 – What barriers do you and other Indigenous youth run into when you want to connect with your culture? Select the five options most applicable to you* Not knowing where to start / who to go to Not enough time/energy after work / school / other responsibilities Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or other types of discrimination Mental health Lack of programming Financial barriers/cost of living Bullying or lateral violence Other 3.6.1 – What other barriers do you and other Indigenous youth run into when you want to connect with your culture? 3.7 – What supports or resources would enable more Indigenous youth to establish or strengthen their connection to their culture?*3.8 – Does money play a role in your ability to access your culture and participate in cultural practices? How so?*3.9 – How does your connection to culture impact your sense of wellness?*3.10 – What do you do for self-care? These could include things you do to take care of your mental, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and/or physical wellness.*3.11 – What barriers do you and other Indigenous youth run into when supporting your own wellness? Select the five options most applicable to you* Not knowing where to start / who to go to Not enough time/energy after work / school / other responsibilities Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or other types of discrimination Mental health Effects of climate change on yourself and the land Lack of programming Bullying or lateral violence Lack of access to traditional foods Lack of access to healthy, affordable foods in stores Financial barriers/cost of living Other 3.11.1 – What others barriers do you and other Indigenous youth run into when supporting your own wellness? 3.12 – Has climate change had any effect on your wellness? If yes, how so?*3.13 – In the next 5 to 10 years, what changes would you want to see to support positive cultural identity and connectedness for you and other Indigenous youth?*3.14 – How do you feel about these changes being achieved?* Very optimistic Somewhat optimistic Neither optimistic nor pessimistic Somewhat pessimistic Very pessimistic Cannot say 3.14.1 – Please provide more details about how you feel about these changes being achieved 4. Education and Meaningful Work4.1 – In western societies, education often refers to classroom-style learning through an institution such as school, college, or university. What does education mean to you? Select all that apply.* Learning on the land through observation and practice Learning through lived experiences Pursuing my passion/sports/hobbies Oral teachings Learning by participating in ceremonies Completing an apprenticeship or trades program Getting a degree or diploma from educational institute Other 4.1.1 – What else does education mean to you? 4.2 – In the next few years, how likely is it you’ll be doing the following?*Not at all likelySomewhat likelyVery likelyNot applicableWorking a job in the community I live inMoving away from my current home or community for workUsing my education to contribute positively to empower my communityUsing my lived experiences to positively contribute to my communityTaking part in programming in my community (on the land programs, beading workshops, etc.)Volunteering in the community where I liveMoving away from my current home or community for schoolAttending college, trade program, or university for the first timeUpgrading previous education to get into a trade or academic programFinishing High SchoolObtaining a trades certificate (completing an apprenticeship)Obtaining a college diplomaObtaining a university degree (Bachelors or Masters)Obtaining a university degree (PhD)4.3 – Success can mean and look different for different people. What does success in education and work look like to you? Select the five options most applicable to you* Being able to focus on collective success rather than individual gain Being a role model to family members and/or community members Working towards the advancement of Indigenous people Being in a position to help out my family and community Building skills in order to contribute to my community’s success Having abundant opportunities to progress towards my goals Building meaningful relationships with family, peers, communities Completing courses that are relevant to my life goals Post-secondary school completion for achieving career goals Working a job/living a life that does not harm the earth Having flexibility to balance life and career Getting a job that will keep me connected to my community Achieving financial stability Having a job where I am paid fairly for my work My idea of success does not include employment Other 4.3.1 – How else does success in education and work look like to you? 4.4 – How would you define "meaningful work"?*4.5 – What kind of impact would you like to see from the work you do? This could be at the personal, community, national, and/or global level.*4.6 – What kind of supports are most needed for you and other Indigenous youth to pursue your educational aspirations? Select the five options most applicable to you* Financial assistance (e.g., scholarships, living expenses, education funding, or tuition waivers) Local or online education Upgrading essential skills Social, emotional, or cultural supports provided by the school you are attending Having a safe or supportive learning environments Access to reliable transportation Caregiver supports On or near campus subsidized housing for Indigenous students Indigenous-led education programs More Indigenous educational institutions More Indigenous teachers Other 4.6.1 – What other supports are most needed for you and other Indigenous youth to pursue your educational aspirations?* 4.7 – What kind of supports are most needed for you and other Indigenous youth to pursue meaningful work? Select the five options most applicable to you* Upgrading essential skills Social, emotional, or cultural supports Indigenous youth job training programs Career information or advice Mentors, job coaches or job shadowing programs Having a safe or supportive work environments Access to reliable transportation Caregiver supports Indigenous-led career opportunities More Indigenous employers More employment opportunities within my community Wage equality Basic universal income Other 4.7.1 – What other supports are most needed for you and other Indigenous youth to pursue meaningful work? 4.8 – How optimistic do you feel about opportunities for meaningful work being made available to you and other Indigenous youth in the future?* Very optimistic Somewhat optimistic Neither optimistic nor pessimistic Somewhat pessimistic Very pessimistic Not sure 4.9 – How optimistic do you feel about educational opportunities being made available to you and other Indigenous youth in the future?* Very optimistic Somewhat optimistic Neither optimistic nor pessimistic Somewhat pessimistic Very pessimistic Not sure 5. Solidarity & Reconciliation5.1 – How do you define reconciliation? Select the five options most applicable to you* Honouring treaties Land back Climate justice Access to education Being safe generally Abolishing police Abolishing the Indian Act Access to meaningful work Self-governance for all Indigenous Peoples Ending all institutional racism Reparations (financial compensation for harms done) Other 5.1.1 – How else do you define reconciliation? If you’d like, please also use this area to talk about your selections above5.2 – Is reconciliation important to you?* Yes No Not sure Choose not to answer 5.2.1 – Please use this space to talk about why reconciliation is important, or why it isn’t important to you 5.3 – Over the past few years, how much progress do you think the Government of Canada has made toward reconciliation with Indigenous nations and communities?* A lot of progress Some progress No progress Unsure 5.4 – Please let us know why you chose your answer in the last question 5.5 – Please rate whether you agree with the following statement: “This sector is committed to reconciliation.”*Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeither agree neither disagreeAgreeStrongly agreeIndigenous governmentsFederal governmentProvincial/ territorial governmentMunicipal governmentsNational Indigenous organizationsCharities/ Not-for-profit organizationsBusiness (in general)Resource extractionEducationHealthcareGrassroots organizationsGeneral public5.6 – Do you feel like your own community is committed to reconciliation? What does that look like?*5.7 – How do you define solidarity between communities? What specific actions or relationship practices feel like solidarity to you?*5.8 – How do you define allyship? What specific actions or relationship practices feel like allyship to you?*5.9 – Is solidarity with other marginalized communities (e.g., racialized communities, gender diverse communities) important to you? “Solidarity” in this context refers to concrete actions from non-Indigenous communities to demonstrate unity for a cause.* Yes No Unsure Choose not to answer 5.9.1 – Please explain why solidarity with other marginalized communities is or isn't important to you.*“Solidarity” in this context refers to concrete actions from non-Indigenous communities to demonstrate unity for a cause.5.10 – Is settler allyship important to you? Please explain why or why not. “Allyship” in this context refers specifically to settler or white efforts to support Indigenous communities.*5.11 – How often does your community connect with other marginalized communities today? This could be to share resources, hold events together, make statements together, and/or generally support each other on advocacy.* Always Sometimes Rarely Never Cannot say 5.11.1 – Please comment on actions of solidarity you have seen between your community and other marginalized communities, if any.5.12 – What kind of activities and practices undermine solidarity and allyship?*5.13 – In the next 5 to 10 years, what actions towards solidarity would you like to see?*5.14 – How optimistic do you feel about the solidarity actions you described above (in question 5.13) happening?* Very optimistic Somewhat optimistic Neither optimistic nor pessimistic Somewhat pessimistic Very pessimistic Cannot say 5.15 – In the next 5 to 10 years, what actions towards reconciliation would you like to see?*5.16 – How optimistic do you feel about the actions you described above (in question 5.15) happening?* Very optimistic Somewhat optimistic Neither optimistic nor pessimistic Somewhat pessimistic Very pessimistic Cannot say 6. Additional Thoughts6.1 – Is there anything else that you feel is important to share?CAPTCHAConsent* I agree with the Privacy & Consent StatementThank you for participating in this online survey to assess the reach of our activities. CRE will share the results of this survey in a highly aggregated report (no unique identification) to our program funder. Your participation in this survey is voluntary. You may refuse to take part in this survey, skip questions or exit the survey at any time without penalty. You will receive no benefits from participating in this online survey, but your responses will help us improve the program. There are no foreseeable risks involved in participating in this online survey.. If you feel you have not been treated according to the descriptions in this statement, or that your rights as a an evaluation participant have not been honored during the course of this program, or you have any questions, concerns, or complaints that you wish to address, please contact CRE’s Privacy Officer James Arruda at james@canadianroots.ca. You may print a copy of this consent for your records. Clicking on the “Agree” button indicates that: You have read the above statement; You voluntarily agree to participate.PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ