Results from the AFN study

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Most of the problems of First Nations people are brought on by themselves.

Strongly disagree 17%

Disagree 27%

Neutral 17%

Agree 23%

Strongly agree 16%

Don't know/refused 1%

First Nations people are managing their own affairs well.

Strongly disagree 12%

Disagree 31%

Neutral 20%

Agree 25%

Strongly agree 7%

Don't know/refused 5%

First Nations people should have their status respected to protect their language and culture.

Strongly disagree 5%

Disagree 10%

Neutral 8%

Agree 32%

Strongly agree 44%

Don't know/refused 1%

The federal government should support efforts of First Nations communities to become more self-sufficient.

Strongly disagree 4%

Disagree 8%

Neutral 8%

Agree 39%

Strongly agree 39%

Don't know/Refused 2%

The following is a list of activities the federal government could undertake in cooperation with First Nations communities. How do you feel about each of these actitities?

Working with First Nations communities to improve education.

Strongly disagree 4%

Disagree 5%

Neutral 6%

Agree 33%

Strongly agree 51%

Don't know/refused 1%

Improving the economic development capacity of First Nations people.

Strongly disagree 5%

Disagree 9%

Neutral 13%

Agree 40%

Strongly agree 31%

Don't know/refused 2%

Providing necessary assistance to preserve First Nations languages

Strongly disagree 8%

Disagree 15%

Neutral 14%

Agree 34%

Strongly agree 28%

Don't know/refused 1%

Investing in improved housing on reserves

Strongly disagree 12%

Disagree 17%

Neutral 14%

Agree 30%

Strongly agree 25%

Don't know/refused 2%

Some people say, (1.) the federal government should have more control over the money it transfers to First Nations communities. Other people say, (2.) First Nations communities should have more control over the money the federal government transfers to them. Which is closer to your opinion?

1. 50%

2. 44%

3. Don't know/Refused 6%

Some people say,(1) investing in First Nations communities to become more financially independent will eventually save Canadian taxpayers money. Other people say, (2) investing in First Naions communities to become more financially independent will eventually cost the Canadian taxpayer more money. Which is closer to your opinion?

1. 64%

2. 29%

3. Don't know/Refused 7%

Some people say, (1) most problems faced by First Nations communities can be solved fairly quickly with little or no additional mony. Other people say, (2) most problems faced by First Nations communities require a significant investment of time and money to resolve, Which is closer to your opinion?

1. 36%

2. 58%

3. Don't know/Refused 6%

Would you say that you have become more supportive or less supportive towards First Nations concerns over the past couple of years, or has your opinion remained about the same?

More supportive 21 %

Same level support 53 %

Less support 25 %