Survey – Kitikmeot Friendship Society

Kitikmeot Friendship Society Strategic Plan Development Survey

How would you describe your current understanding of gender-based violence (GBV) and its impact on the communities we serve?

What role do you think safe housing and shelter supports play in addressing GBV and supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ communities?

How familiar are you with the specific challenges and needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in the Kitikmeot region?

What role do you think safe housing and shelter supports play in addressing youth and elders challenges?

What training or resources would help you feel more prepared to address these issues in your role?

How well do our current programs and services respond to the needs of individuals affected by GBV?

In your opinion, how inclusive are our programs for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members?

How can our programs connect participants more effectively with the housing and shelter services we already operate to ensure long-term stability and well-being?

What are the gaps in providing programs and services for the youth and the elders?

How do you think our programs should evolve in the next 5 years to better meet these needs?

What barriers may prevent survivors of GBV or 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals from accessing our services — especially housing-related supports?

What do you see as the greatest housing and shelter needs in our community and across the Kitikmeot region?

What role should our organization play in developing or managing transitional housing units or emergency shelters? Why or why not?

What partnerships would be necessary for us to expand into housing/shelter services successfully? (i.e., NTI, ITK, etc.)

How could we design housing options that are safe, inclusive, and culturally appropriate for women, children, youth, elders and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals?

Do our current organizational policies adequately address GBV prevention and response? Why or why not?

What supports should accompany transitional housing and shelter services (e.g., counseling, employment training, cultural healing)?

Do we have clear and effective policies for supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ staff, clients, and community members?

Where do you see policy gaps related to housing, shelter safety, or tenancy support?

How can we strengthen our confidentiality, safety, and reporting mechanisms for service users?

What new policies would you recommend as we expand or deepen our services?

Do you feel safe and supported discussing issues related to GBV, 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion, and housing within our organization?

How inclusive is our workplace culture toward employees challenged with Gender-Based Violence?

What training or support would help staff deliver services effectively and sensitively?

What is leadership doing currently to address issues of inequality, racism and discrimination in the workplace?

How can leadership better demonstrate commitment to equity, inclusion, and staff wellbeing?

What tools, resources, or supports would be most helpful for staff who may be impacted by the difficult experiences’ survivors share?

Would you want your employer to know this information? Why or why not?

Has your employer supported you in the past?

How well are we currently engaging with community partners (shelters, housing providers, health services, justice system, 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations)?

What new partnerships should we develop to strengthen our services?

How can we better include the voices of survivors (women, men, children, youth, elders, 2SLGBTQIA+ members) in shaping housing, shelter, and GBV programs?

Are there opportunities for co-creating housing solutions with Indigenous governments, municipalities, or NGOs that we have not yet explored?

In 5 years, what role should our organization play in addressing GBV and supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion?

Should our organization set up a structure that helps us invest and grow our financial resources?

In 5 years, what role should we play in housing and shelter development (emergency shelters, transitional housing, long-term housing supports)?

What should be our top strategic priorities to guide program growth and service delivery?

If resources were unlimited, what initiatives would you prioritize to strengthen our impact?

What is one practical change we could make in the next year that would have the biggest positive effect for clients, staff, and the community?

What is your first name?

What is your last name?

What is your email address?