This survey is an important part of the process of developing a Comprehensive CommunityEconomic Development Plan for Neskantaga First Nation. The results of this survey will help in thestrategic analysis and assist the team in developing short and long term goals. ThisComprehensive Community Economic Development plan will guide the community for the next tenyears, identifying the current local resources, direct employment and business opportunities andexamine the community's investment readiness.

The answers you provide in this survey will be kept CONFIDENTIAL and will ONLY be used tosupport the development of the Economic Development Plan. Your name and contact will be usedONLY for the draw. The draw is for an IPad Air 2

Please remember that the completion of this survey will give you a chance to win the draw prize. Please answer each question to the best of your ability. If at any time you require clarification,please do not hesitate to contact Marvin Mercado of bain smith consulting atmarvin@bainsmithconsulting.ca or 807.939.1580.

BAND MEMBERS LIVING IN NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION

Neskantaga First NationComprehensive Community Economic Plan Survey

General Background Information

StronglyDisagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Don't Know

Surrounding landscape,ie, forest, lake, wildlifeetc.

A sense of community

Closeness to familymembers

Culture and heritage

Willingness to help eachother

A peaceful environment

Strong governance

Strong economy

Other (please specify)

1. What makes you proud to be a part of Neskantaga First Nation?

Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very satisfied Don't know

Quality of drinking water

Availability of housing

Quality of housing

Health care services

Family and socialservices

Education system

Policing

Value of local goods

Variety of local goods

Recreation facilities,programs and services

Availability of jobs

Proximity to friends andfamily

Business support

Training and skillsdevelopment

2. How satisfied are you with these products and services in the community?

Not at all a

priority Low priority Priority High priority Very high priority Don't know

Any job creation

Job creation gearedtowards residents' skillsand interests

Attracting tourists

Increasing housing

Job training and skilldevelopment

Increasing family andsocial services

Expanding goods andservices available in thecommunity

Help with exportinggoods made in thecommunity

Helping entrepreneurs

Partnering or developingrelationships withoutside organizations tocreate jobs or incomeshare

Improving access tohealth care

Increasing communityinvestments to earnincome

Reducing drug addiction

3. What are the most important community development priorities that you would like Council andAdministration to focus on?

4. What are the most treasured traditions and principles that you would like to preserve and practice in thecommunity now and in the future?

Community Economic Development Plan - Vision, Goals, Strengths, Improvement Are as

Not at allimportant

Notvery important Neutral Important Very important Don't know

Self-sustainablecommunity

Healthy community

Respected as a leaderamong First Nationcommunities

Educated, trained andemployed communitymembers

Respect for our culture,teachings and traditionalknowledge

Prosperous community

A community that isguided by the seventeachings

Environmentallysustainable decisionmaking

Other (please specify)

5. What is your overall vision for Neskantaga First Nation? What do you want to see happen in the future?*

Stronglydisagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Don't know

Willingness to help in thecommunity

Educated population

Strong bandadministration

Strong governance

Trust within thecommunity

Natural environment

Youth

Business andmanagement experiencein the community

Guidance of our Elders

Community pride

Infrastructure andcommunity servicesavailable

Entrepreneurship

Other (please specify)

6. What are the strengths of your community that will allow this vision to happen?

StronglyDisagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Don't know

Lack of community pride

Lack of infrastructure, ie,road, water, utilities,buildings

Insufficient governmentfunding

Lack of educatedpopulation

High living costs, ie,price of food and otherproducts in thecommunity

Negative attitude bysome

High business operatingcosts

Health issues ofcommunity members

Lack of trainingavailability

No jobs or businessopportunities available

Addiction issues

Young people leaving

Other (please specify)

7. What is stopping your community from moving forward?*

Stronglydisagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Don't know

Community involvementin decision making

Community involvementin the implementation ofthis plan

More money flowing intothe community

Higher paying jobs forcommunity members

Broader range of jobsavailable

A brighter future for theyouth

Job training and skilldevelopment

Healthier community

Business opportunities

Other (please specify)

8. What types of things do you want to achieve by creating and implementing this plan?*

9. I am aware of ways that I can help to create economic development.

Yes

No

10. I am willing to help make this community a better place to live.

Yes

No

Not at

all importantNot veryimportant Neutral Important Very important Don't know

Job training and skilldevelopment

Job creation

Income sharing

Business opportunities

Protection of resourcesof cultural significance

Protection of resourcesof environmentalsignificance

11. In regard to potential relationships with companies involved in the Ring of Fire, rank the most importantobjectives.

Industry and Employment

12. Which of the following industries do you believe has the most chance of success within yourcommunity?Please choose a number for your selection in order of importance (1=highest priority, 6=lowest priority)

*

Tourism (Fishing lodge, tours around the community)

Mining (Drilling, line cutting, operating mining vehicles)

Retail (Convenience Stores, restaurants, clothing stores, crafts, jewelery)

Forestry (Satellite mapping, log harvesting)

Government Services

Other

13. Choose the option that best fits your situation.*

Employed full-time

Employed part-time

Self-employed

Student

Unemployed and seeking any work

Unemployed and seeking the right work for me

Retired

Not currently working for other reasons

Other (Please list below your type of work)

14. What sector do you work in?*

Not working

Administration (Band Office, government assistance)

Policing (Nishnawbe -Aski Police Services)

Retail (Northern store, any job wherein you sell a product to another person)

Education (Schooling, training)

Family and Social Services (family, child or youth, social worker)

Healthcare (Nurse, practitioner)

Construction (Machine operators, winter road construction)

Housing Authority (maintenance, deciding where the houses are being built)

Administration/support

15. Which job sectors would you be interested to work in?More than one answer is allowed for this question*

Not interested in working

Mining

Surveying or mapping

Tourism (Fishing lodge, guided tours)

Forestry (log harvesting etc.)

Administration

Policing

Retail Store

Health Care

Family Services

Education

Housing Authority

Local Businesses and Products

16. If you could have one business available in your community right now, what would it be?*

17. Do you purchase products made by other community members?

Yes

No

Other (please specify)

18. If yes, what types of products do you purchase from other community members?

Prepared Take Out Foods

Fresh Produce

Jewellery

Clothing

Fish

Meat

19. Are you satisfied with the variety and quantity of products offered at the Northern Store?

Yes

No

20. From the list below, which products are most needed in your community? (Please rank your selection in order of importance (1=highest priority, 8=lowest priority)

Fresh vegetables and fruit

Meats

Snacks and candy

Children's school lunch foods

Clothing for all sizes and genders

Automotive products (Replacement parts, oil and fluids)

Electronics (tvs, phones, computers)

Children's toys

Entrepreneurship

21. Have you ever started your own business?*

Yes

No

22. Would you be interested in starting your own business by selling goods or providing services?*

Yes

No

23. Please provide any additional thoughts that you would like to share regarding this ComprehensiveCommunity Economic Plan.

Tell Us About Yourself

24. What is your gender?*

Male

Female

25. What is your age?*

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75+

26. How many children do you have under the age of 18?

I don't have any children.

My children are over the age of 18.

1 child under the age of 18.

2 children under the age of 18.

3 children under the age of 18.

4 children under the age of 18.

5 or more children under the age of 18

Other (please specify)

27. What is the highest level of education that you have completed?*

No diploma

Highschool diploma

Trade certification

College diploma

University degree

Post graduate degree

28. What is your self-employment or employment income per year?

$ 0 - 20,000

$ 20,000 - 40,000

$ 40,000 - 80,000

$ 80,000 and up

I prefer not to disclose

Name

Email Address (optional)

Phone Number

29. Contact Information for Draw Prize*