• JSCN C-92 Community Survey (Ages 18+)

  • James Smith Cree Nation has begun the process of capacity building to assert our jurisdiction over child and family services under Bill C-92: An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.We are building new child and family laws rooted in our values, traditions and community priorities.

    We want to hear from adult members (ages 18+) about what matters most when it comes to caring for our children and supporting families.

    Your answers are anonymous and confidential.

    Youth and Elders will be engaged separately through other methods. Elders are welcome to complete this survey if they wish, but will also be engaged in more personal and respectful ways throughout this process. Community engagement with James Smith Cree Nation will also take place.

  • Are you a registered member of James Smith Cree Nation?*

  • Section 1: Demographic Information

  • What is your age?
  • What is your gender?
  • Where do you live?
  • If off reserve, where are you living?
  • Have you ever been involved in the child welfare system as a child or youth?
  • Are you currently caring for a child who is not your biological child?
  • Have you ever had involvement with a provincial child welfare agency (like the Ministry of Social Services)?

  • Section 2: Your Views on Child and Family Welfare

  • What are the most important things children in our Nation need to grow up safe and strong? (Check all that apply)
  • What are the biggest challenges facing children and families in our community right now? (Check all that apply)
  • If a child cannot stay with their parents, what is the best option for care?
  • How would you describe your or your family’s experience with the provincial child welfare system?
  • What are the biggest problems you've seen or heard about in the provincial child welfare system? (Check all that apply)
  • What services or supports should our Nation offer to families who are struggling? (Check all that apply)
  • How should our Nation immediately respond if a child is at risk of harm?
  • What would make you feel confident in a Nation-led child and family law system? (Check all that apply)
  • Do you believe children currently in care should be helped to return home or reconnect with their families?
  • If you or someone you know lives off-reserve, do you believe our Nation’s child welfare law should still apply to them?
  • If someone had a concern about how the Nation's law was applied, what is the best way to resolve it?
  • How important is it that Canada and Saskatchewan fund our Nation’s child and family law and services?

  • Section 3: Family and Community Wellness Needs

  • What types of programs, services or activities would help support the overall wellbeing of children, youth and families? (Check all that apply)

  • Section 4: Getting Involved

  • Would you like to enter your name in the draw for a chance to win a prize?

  • Your answers to the survey are completely confidential.

    If you choose to enter the prize draw, it will take you to another page where you can enter your name and contact information that will be collected separately and will not be linked to your survey responses.

    Your identity will remain protected, and your participation in the draw is entirely optional.

  • Thank you for your participation in the survey. If you choose to enter the draw, the next page will allow you to fill out your contact information. Please click next on the next page before clicking submit. If you do not wish to enter, you can click submit now.

    The draw is only open to registered members of James Smith Cree Nation.

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