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Maine State Employee Wabanaki Awareness Survey

The Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission (MITSC) and Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness (WPHW) are creating a training to enhance understanding and relationships between the State of Maine and the Wabanaki Tribal Nations. Your responses will identify where more education is needed and guide our course development. Thank you (Woliwon) for participating in this survey!

In the survey, "Tribal" refers to the Wabanaki people in Maine. The Wabanaki are often referred to as "Maine's First People" or the "People of the Dawn or First Light."

We appreciate you sharing your experience with us and we are committed to protecting your personal data. Your responses will only be shared with MITSC and WPHW and used solely to develop a curriculum highlighting Wabanaki historical events and culture.

Please complete the survey below.

What town do you live in?

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Have you lived in Maine your entire life?

Yes

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Have you had any interactions with Wabanaki people?

Yes

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Where in State Government are you employed?

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Are you aware of the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980 and the Maine Act to Implement the Settlement Act?

Yes

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Can you name the four federally recognized tribes located in Maine?

Yes

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I have not had the opportunity to gain knowledge in this

Limited knowledge

Moderate knowledge

Extensive knowledge

Tribal-State relations (This term refers to interactions and collaborations between state governments and tribal nations, focusing on governance, sovereignty, and policies.)

Tribal culture

Tribal people

Tribal laws

Tribal history

Where did you gain your Tribal/state relations knowledge?

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Where did you gain your Tribal culture knowledge?

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Where did you gain your Tribal people knowledge?

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Where did you gain your Tribal laws knowledge?

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Where did you gain your Tribal history knowledge?

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What is your experience working with Tribal governments?

No experience

Limited experience

Moderate experience

Extensive experience

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Please describe your experience working with Tribal governments:

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Have you encountered any challenges in your interactions with Tribal governments?

Yes

Have not had the opportunity to interact with Tribal governments

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If yes, please describe a situation where you had a challenge:

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Do you feel you have the necessary supports, knowledge, and access to engage appropriately with Tribal governments?

Yes

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Please describe what supports, knowledge or access that you need:

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What topics would you like to learn more about? (Please select top 3)

Tribal culture

Indigenous knowledge

Tribal history

Tribal sovereignty

Tribal governments

Tribal-State relations

Tribal departments and resources

Tribal lands and territories

Tribal health status

Tribal laws

Tribal traditions, customs, and ways of being

Maine Indian Claims Settlement of 1980

Indian Child Welfare Acts (federal and Maine laws)

Other: (Please specify)

If other, please specify:

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What has been the main barrier to you knowing or learning about Wabanaki nations and culture?

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How would you prefer to learn this information? (Please select top 3)

In-person training sessions

Interactive workshops

Visits to Wabanaki communities

Online modules

Video content

Reading materials and guides

Other: (Please specify)

If other, please specify:

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