Introduction:
Weaving the Sash is a project that has been created by and for Métis youth of the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions. Lead organizers Christine Skura, Alicia Blore, Elise St. Germain, and Lindsay DuPré have partnered with the Toronto & York Region Métis Council to offer a four-part event beginning in the fall of 2015 and running until the summer of 2016. Programming for these events will be informed by youth feedback from two sharing circles held in September (one in Toronto and the second in York Region). We hope to provide Métis youth in these regions with the cultural experiences that are difficult to access in an urban context. While learning traditions like beading, jigging, fishing, and receiving teachings about traditional knowledge, youth will have the chance to strengthen their own Métis identity and to build meaningful relationships with Senators and Elders, knowledge holders, the land, and each other.
Completing the survey:
The purpose of the survey is to inform the lead organizers of Weaving the Sash what Métis youth in urban settings feel is important to learn about regarding Métis culture. The information gathered from the survey will assist the leaders in developing the appropriate curriculum for the project.
Responses to the survey will remain confidential.
There will be a random draw for a gift (Métis sash and wooden spoons) for those who complete the survey. If you would like to be entered into the draw, please provide your email address in Question 14
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What is your age? -
Are you a citizen of Toronto or the surrounding areas? -
Do you self-identify as Métis? If the answer is yes, where is your heritage from? -
In the box below, Please share your thoughts on what ‘Urban Métis’ means to you? -
Have you participated in Metis cultural workshops before? If so, what kind of workshops? -
What did you most enjoy about these workshops? What did you most dislike about these workshops? -
What sorts of cultural activities are you most interested in learning about and participating in? (you can select more than one) -
What sorts of things would you like to see come from this project? What are the important goals or outcomes we should have for this project? -
What do you think are the best days/times for youth to attend cultural workshops? -
Would you like to be a participant in Weaving the Sash? If so, Please provide your contact information below -
If you were a participant, do you think you could attend all 4 Weaving the Sash events over the next year? -
Please provide your contact information if you wish to receive information from the Toronto and York Region Metis Council (optional) -
If you would like to be entered into the draw for a gift (Metis sash and spoons), please leave your email address in the box below: (optional)
