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Citizen Input on the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Constitution
Please complete the following questions and return to a Native Nations Institute staff member.
Today’s Date: Ll / 2017
Instructions: Please read the statements which describe your beliefs about each item. Rate each statement by circling a
number between 1 - 5 where the numbers mean the following:
1= Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4= Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
If you do not understand a statement, leave it blank. If you understand, but have no strong opinion, circle 3 (Neutral).
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2. . | understand the powers of the Tribal Executive Committee (T EC). 1 'ninin
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, !understand how the Minnesota Chippewa Tribal government operates. 1
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5. | have read the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Constitution. [_] NO
instructions: Please read the statements which describe your beliefs about each item. Rate each statement by circling a
number between 1 - 5 where the numbers mean the following:
1= Strongly Disagree 1
2 = Disagree
3 = Neutral
4= Agree
5 = Strongly Agree
If you do not understand a statement, leave it blank. If you understand, but have no strong opinion, circle 3 (Neutral)
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6. 7 The Minnesota. Chippewa Tribe election process is fair. 1 20,3 42,5.
The Tribal Executive Committee exercises power f fairly. 1 20°32. .2.4 5
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8. The qualifications to run for Tribal Executive ‘Committee are clear. 1 2 3. 4 5
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9. The qualifications to run for Tribal Executive Committee are adequate. 1 2 3 4 5
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10. The Reservation Business Committee exercises power fairly. 1 2 30 4 5
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11, Current enrollment requirements reflect how we view ourselves as
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Anishinaabe.
12, The needs of each band are equally considered. 1 2 3 4 5
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13. . Major Tribal Executive Committee decisions ‘include band i 1 3 4 5
14. There is ample opportunity to address concerns with the Minnesota
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Chippewa Tribal government.
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Citizen Input on the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Constitution
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15. The MCT Constitution serves the needs of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe :
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people.
16. In jooking to the future of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribal government, how much change do you think should
happen? Please check one.
[_] Do not change the current constitution. It is fine as is.
[_] Keep the current constitution and make amendments.
Area(s) that need to be amended in the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Constitution are (if you know the article and
section please list it):
[_] A new constitution.
The major changes would include:
[] | am neutral on this issue.
17. What other suggestions do you have for strengthening the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Constitution? Please be as
specific as possible.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Please answer the following general questions about yourself. If you prefer not to answer any of
the questions, please leave blank.
18. What is your gender? [_] Male [_] Female [_] Other:
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Citizen Input on the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Constitution
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Age:i}am years old.
20.
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
[_] No formal education
[_] Elementary Primary (grades Pre-Kindergarten to 6") Highest_ grade completed:
ial Middle School / Junior High School (grades 7-8) Highest grade completed:
[_] High School (grades 9-12) Highest grade completed: Diploma / GED?
[_] Post-Secondary Education:
[-] some college, but no degree [_] Bachelor’s degree
[_] Associate’s degree [_] master’s degree
[_] Trade certificate [_] Doctorate degree
[_] Technology degree [_] Other:
21.
What is your current employment status? Please check one.
[-]Employed [_] Self-employed [_] Retired [_] Unable to work, not retired
[_] Out of work but not currently looking for work [_] Out of work and looking for work
[_] Homemaker [_] Student [_] other:
22.
What is your current marital status? Please check one.
[-] Single (Never Married) [_] Married [_] Separated [] Divorced [_] Common Law Marriage
[_] Widowed [_] Committed Relationship (Not living together) [_] Domestic Partner (Living together)
[_] Other:
23.
What is your Minnesota Chippewa Tribe affiliation? Check all that apply.
[_] Enrolled Minnesota Chippewa Tribal citizen
[_] Married to a Minnesota Chippewa Tribal citizen
[_] Minnesota Chippewa Tribe descendant (not enrolled)
[_] Parent of an enrolled Minnesota Chippewa Tribal citizen
[_] Enrolled in another tribe. Please specify which one:
[_] Live on one of the band reservations of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe
[_] Work on one of the band reservations of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe
[_] Friend of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe
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Citizen Input on the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Constitution
Other:
24. Do you live on or off one of the band reservations of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe?
On□Off
Specify which band:
25. Other comments or suggestions:
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