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Tribal Citizen Survey of State Worker Wabanaki Training Needs

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. These individuals are citizens of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi'kmaq Nation, the Passamaquoddy Tribe, and the Penobscot Nation. 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.

Thank you!

How do you identify?

Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians

Mi'kmaq Nation

Passamaquoddy Tribe

Penobscot Nation

Other

If other, please specify:

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Do you have experience interacting with staff from Maine state government agencies (such as the Departments of Health and Human Services, Corrections, Inland Fish & Wildlife, Education, Motor Vehicles, etc.)?

Yes

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If yes, what was that experience(s)?

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How would you rate your experience with state government agencies?

Very positive

Somewhat positive

Neutral

Somewhat negative

Very negative

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Please share an example of an experience that helps to explain your rating:

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What knowledge should a State of Maine staff person have to work with Wabanaki clients or groups in a culturally competent manner? (Please select the top 3)

Tribal culture

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)

Indigenous knowledge

Other

If other, please specify:

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What skills should a State of Maine staff person have to work with Wabanaki people in a culturally appropriate manner? (Please select the top 3)

Comfortable with silence

Patience

Ability to work with diverse groups

Consensus building

Ability to listen

Creative thinking

Appreciating the extended family's importance

Willingness to consult with traditional Wabanaki culture sharers

Holding deep respect for difference

Ability to center culture

Other

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What attitudes or values should a State of Maine staff person have to work with Wabanaki people and communities in a culturally competent manner? (Please select the top 3)

Open-minded and non-judgmental

Valuing diversity and traditions

Willingness to learn

Committed to being helpful

Respectful of autonomy

Caring

Self awareness

Humility

Humor and laughter

Understanding of indirect communication styles

Other

If other, please specify:

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What does a respectful government-to-government relationship look like to you? (Please select the top 3)

Recognizes Tribal Sovereignty

Understands the process of federal recognition of Tribal Nations

Proactively collaborates

Understands differences in conceptions of time

Appreciates Tribal values

Follows Tribal protocols and decision-making procedures

Understands each Tribal Nation's uniqueness and independence

Open to change

Non-adversarial

Avoids generalized assumptions

Flexible

Aware of the history of Maine-Wabanaki relations

Prioritizes relationship-building

Other

If other, please specify:

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What specific areas, procedures, or processes of Maine state government would you like to know more about? (Please select the top 3)

Legislative process

Structure and roles of different branches of government

Separation of powers

Budget process

Relationship between federal and state governments

Court interpretations of the settlement act

Role of the attorney general's office

Regulation of natural resources

Other

If other, please specify:

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What changes would you suggest to improve your future experience with state agencies and state workers?

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