OAIA Members Survey

Purpose of this Survey: The purpose of this survey is to gather insights from OAIA board members to inform the development of learning opportunities that support a deeper understanding of Indigenous Knowledge systems, engagement with Indigenous Nations, and the role of Indigenous-led impact assessments.

This survey will take approximately 5–10 minutes to complete. Your input will help shape future webinars, workshops, and events tailored to the needs of OAIA board members.

Please take a few minutes to share your insights on what you’d like to learn.

 

Chi-Miigwech, Thank You for Your Input!

Your feedback will directly shape future learning opportunities and resources. OAIA’s Indigenous Knowledge Committee appreciates your time and insights.

Understanding You

Your Role in Impact Assessment*

Your Role in Impact Assessment*

Which best describes your role? (Select all that apply.)

Understanding & Learning About Indigenous Knowledge*

Understanding & Learning About Indigenous Knowledge*

How familiar are you with Indigenous Knowledge and its role in impact assessments?

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Learning Priorities: What Do You Want to Know?
What topics would be most valuable to learn about?

Indigenous Peoples: Histories, Governance, and Rights*

Indigenous Peoples: Histories, Governance, and Rights*

Rank in order with most important at the top.

The histories and cultures of First Nations Peoples in Ontario
The diversity of Indigenous Nations and governance systems
Treaties and Indigenous rights, including Section 35 of the Constitution
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
Indigenous laws and legal traditions
The role of Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and traditional governance

Indigenous Knowledge Systems & Ways of Knowing*

Indigenous Knowledge Systems & Ways of Knowing*

Rank in order with most important at the top.

What Indigenous Knowledge is and how it relates to land, water, and environmental relationships
The diversity of Indigenous Knowledge systems across Nations
Understanding the role of oral traditions, stories, and lived experience
Indigenous-Led Impact Assessments & Governance
Legal & Policy Context

Engagement & Relationship Building*

Engagement & Relationship Building*

Rank in order with most important at the top.

What meaningful engagement with Indigenous Nations looks like
How to build relationships with Indigenous Nations based on respect and trust
How engagement differs from consultation and what respectful engagement involves
Understanding Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC)

Indigenous-Led Impact Assessments & Governance*

Indigenous-Led Impact Assessments & Governance*

Rank in order with most important at the top.

What Indigenous-led impact assessments are and how they function
The role of Indigenous jurisdiction and decision-making in impact assessments
Understanding how Indigenous Nations carry out their own environmental assessments
Learning from case studies of Indigenous-led assessment processes

Legal & Policy Context*

Legal & Policy Context*

Rank in order with most important at the top.

Indigenous laws and governance in environmental decision-making
The role of Indigenous Knowledge in environmental and impact assessment legislation and regulatory frameworks
Understanding UNDRIP and Section 35 rights in impact assessments

From the topic headings assigned above, which ones would be most valuable to learn about?*

From the topic headings assigned above, which ones would be most valuable to learn about?*

Rank in order with most important at the top.

Indigenous Peoples: Histories, Governance, and Rights
Indigenous Knowledge Systems & Ways of Knowing
Engagement & Relationship Building
Indigenous-Led Impact Assessments & Governance
Legal & Policy Context

Are there any other topics you would like to learn about?

Are there any other topics you would like to learn about?

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Learning Approaches & Event Formats

What types of learning experiences would you be most interested in?*

What types of learning experiences would you be most interested in?*

Select top 3.

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Engaging with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers & Nations

Have you travelled to and spent time in an Indigenous community?
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Have you travelled to and spent time in an Indigenous community?
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Have you attended an event or training that included Indigenous Knowledge Keepers or Indigenous-led discussions on impact assessment?*

Have you attended an event or training that included Indigenous Knowledge Keepers or Indigenous-led discussions on impact assessment?*

Would you be interested in opportunities to directly hear from Indigenous peoples about their perspectives on environmental assessments?*

Would you be interested in opportunities to directly hear from Indigenous peoples about their perspectives on environmental assessments?*

What barriers do you experience when trying to learn more about Indigenous Knowledge in impact assessment?*

What barriers do you experience when trying to learn more about Indigenous Knowledge in impact assessment?*

Select all that apply.

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Additional Feedback

Do you have any other comments or suggestions on how OAIA can support members in learning about Indigenous Knowledge and engagement in impact assessments?

Do you have any other comments or suggestions on how OAIA can support members in learning about Indigenous Knowledge and engagement in impact assessments?

Do you have other suggestions for Indigenous speakers, topics, or events to be included in OAIA conferences or learning events?

Do you have other suggestions for Indigenous speakers, topics, or events to be included in OAIA conferences or learning events?

Do you have any other specific questions (not covered above) about Indigenous Knowledge in relation to impact assessments?

Do you have any other specific questions (not covered above) about Indigenous Knowledge in relation to impact assessments?

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