Survey: Our Nation’s thoughts on the Red Chris mine Imperial Metals’ Red Chris mine is due to open in our territory in just a few months. We know that members still have a lot of questions about the mine, especially after the recent tailings breach at Imperial Metals’ Mount Polley mine. A potential agreement between the Tahltan Nation and Imperial Metals is being discussed, with the intention of a vote for members towards the end of 2014. No final agreements have been signed between Imperial and the Tahltan. No decisions will be made without a vote. Whatever your opinion, it is important that we listen to members’ concerns and understand how you feel about the Red Chris mine as we go through this process. Any information you provide will be used to guide future communications as well as Tahltan leadership and negotiators. Please take 10 minutes to fill out this survey. As a thank you for your time, you will be entered into a draw to win a new pair of snowshoes and a winter jacket. The survey will close on October 31, 2014. Please share the survey with other Tahltan to make sure as many people as possible are heard. There are several ways to complete the form: • Fill it out online or download a copy at www.tahltan.org • Pick up a paper copy from Tahltan Central Council, Iskut Band Council or Tahltan Band offices • Ask your Tahltan community liaison for a copy Any contact details you provide will only be used to confirm that everyone completing the survey is a member of the Tahltan Nation and for staying in touch on important Tahltan issues. If you have any questions you can contact the communications team. Call: 250 975 0055 (toll free 844 585 7257). Email: askus@tahltan.org Sending us your thoughts Once you have completed the form, please return it to us by sending to a band office, emailing a copy to askus@tahltan.org or mailing to: Tahltan Survey, c/o CopperMoon Communications 1660-1075 West Georgia St Vancouver, BC V6E 3C9
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Please provide us with some details so that we can confirm that you are a Tahltan member. 1.Are you a Tahltan member? Yes No If No then, then please do not proceed. 2.About you First Name: Last Name: Year you were born:
We ask for this information in case there are two people with the same name.
3a. How do you feel about the Red Chris mine opening in Tahltan territory? Highly in favour
Slightly in favour
Slightly opposed
Highly opposed
3b. Please tell more about your thoughts on the Red Chris mine. This will help guide leadership in making good decisions for the Nation. All answers and comments will remain anonymous.
4. Did the Mount Polley tailings spill affect how you feel about the Red Chris Mine? Yes No
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Please tell us more about your thoughts on the Mount Polley spill:
5. Would you like to visit the Mount Polley mine? Yes I would like to visit No I am not interested No I am not available
Imperial Metals has agreed to arrange a visit to Mount Polley for Tahltan members if requested. We would like to see how popular and practical this idea is.
6.Please tell us if you agree or disagree with the following statements: I have enough information to understand and make a decision on Red Chris Strongly agree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly disagree
I am familiar with the third-party Tailings Impoundment Review process Strongly agree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly disagree
A potential agreement between the Tahltan and Imperial Metals Strongly agree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly disagree
Additional comments:
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7. Where do you currently get your information from? TCC Facebook page
Tahltan Band or Iskut Band Council Facebook pages
TCC website
Tahltan Band or Iskut Band Council websites
TCC newsletter
TCC meetings
Word of mouth
General news outlets – newspapers, news websites, radio, TV, etc.
Other social media such as Facebook friends and/or Twitter Other (please specify):
8a. Would you like to know more about the Red Chris mine, ongoing reviews and potential agreements? Yes No Comments:
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8b. What would you like to know more about? Choose as many options as you like. Environmental impacts Impacts on our territory and traditional way of life (land and wildlife) Jobs, training and economic development The independent review of tailings impoundment plans at Red Chris Details of a potential agreement with Imperial Metals History of the mine’s development and future plans Other (please specify): 9a. If the Red Chris mine opens, do you support an agreement with Imperial Metals? Remember any agreement would go to a vote before being signed. An agreement would guarantee Tahltan contracts, jobs, and other benefits. Strongly support
Slightly support
Slightly against
Strongly against
9b. Please tell us more about your thoughts on a potential agreement with Imperial. This will help our communication process and to guide leadership in making good decisions for the Nation.
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10. Do you have any other comments about the Red Chris mine that you would like to share?
11. Keeping in touch We want to make sure that we have up to date contact information for as many members as possible. Please fill out your details below. Address:
Primary phone number:
Mobile phone number:
Email address:
Thank you for completing this survey. Your opinions matter and will be heard.
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