Kasabonika Lake First Nation - KLFN Survey Results Final

KASABONIKA SURVEY RESULTS - JULY 2011

Demographics, age

Do you think that it is important that the community develops a plan to define georgraphic boundaries and land use activities on traditional lands?

Which benefits are important (rankings)

1. Preservation of traditional and way of life

2. Protection of sensitive areas

3. Protection of cultural sites

4. Community involvement in decision making within planning boundaries

5. Identification of economic opportunities

What information do you think MNR can provide to assist in the development of the KLFN Land Use Plan? (In order of priority)

1. Information on current legislation and government policies pertaining to crown land.

2. Information on how other area communities are proceeding with their plans.

3. Providing scientific and land use planning information.

4. Providing geological information.

5. Active involvement in the planning process with the community.

6. Base mapping for doing boundary and special area mapping.

What information/activity do you think is important to develop a land use that meets community needs (in order of priority)

1. Information on how to preserve community lifestyles.

2. Extensive involvement of the membership in developing the plan.

3. Good communication of plan information and updates to the membership at all stages.

4. Information on locations of cultural sites and special areas.

5. Accurate mapping to show boundaries.

Rating on Priority of importance (Ranked)

1.	B	Protecting land, air and water quality	72/72 agreed
2.	C	Protecting the resource to maintain opportunities for hunting/fishing/trapping	71/72 agreed
3.	D	Protecting special areas with cultural significance	69/72 agreed
4T.	G	Focusing on preservation of the traditional way of life of the KLFN	68/72 agreed
4T.	H	Putting a focus on enabling the KLFN to maintain itself as a viable community	67/72 agreed
5.	E	Enhancing opportunities for economic development on reserve lands	44/72 agreed
6.	F	Establishing a climate to work cooperatively with other groups with an interest in the land base	40/72 agreed
7.	A	Identification of potential resource based economic development opportunities	34/72 agreed

Do you think that KLFN should establish procedures for enabling new types of land uses in the surrounding area with industry and government partners?

Top Species for Protection:

Moose, Caribou, Geese, Ducks, Walleye, Whitefish

Do you think KITO would be suitable for approving Land Use Plan?

(2 People didn't know the term KITO) (no answers 10)

How concerned are you about mining company activity on traditional lands?

(No answer 1)

Should new developments be put on hold until the Land Use Plan is done?

No answer 3

Are there cultural areas which should be protected?

No answer 13

Average days spent by each family on the land.

53 responses - Average of 73 days per family.