Broadening the Circle
1. WHAT'S THE PURPOSE of Broadening The Circle Research Project?
To get an overview of 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion in women and gender diverse advocacy groups, circles and support services within the Yukon. To find out how the Covid-19 pandemic has influenced community members experiences of gender-based violence. In this first survey, the goal is to find out generally what is happening when Yukon community members are accessing services.
Services can include:
2. SURVEY GOAL:
We will be asking questions to better understand the needs and gaps in current services. Providing as much details and as many comments and experiences as possible is helping the research team and Queer Yukon Society to identify where improvement needs to happen.
3. WHO can answer this survey?
This first survey is open to ANYONE in the Yukon or neighbouring communities who qualifies to one or more of these experiences : 2SLGBTQIA+ community members / Loved one and allies of 2SLGBTQQIA+ /People of any gender who have experienced violence / People of any gender who have used, need to use or are currently using Yukon services.
4. CONFIDENTIALITY :
Assessments are being tracked by ID number, instead of your name or your contact information. If you are concerned about your confidentiality, please only share information that you feel safe to share. You will be required to log into your google account in order to fill the survey online. We can also accomodate with paper copies or on the phone assessment if needed. The research team contact information is listed below for enquiring about different ways to answer this survey. You will not receive an email from Queer Yukon Society after answering this survey. Although, you should expect an email from Plooto if you are choosing the e-transer method for the survey honorarium. In this case, your postal code and email address are needed. Find more information about honorarium process below.
5. HONORARIUM :
A $25 honorarium will be available to the first 150 people to complete this survey. The deadline to complete the survey is September 15th 2022. If you would like the honorarium, your email information and a postal code are needed in order to process the payment. You will then receive an e-transfer from 711196 Yukon Ltd on the Plooto platform (Queer Yukon Society won't be mentioned in the e-transfer information) and you will be able to directly deposit the fund in your online banking account. You might have to check in your spam emails if you've never used Plooto before. We can also provide cash honorarium at our offices in Whitehorse, Dawson & Watson Lake. Contact our research team for more informations. Contact information below.
The last day to complete the survey is October 3rd 2022
6. SURVEY TRANSLATION & ACCESSIBILITY :
If you need assistance in translating this survey OR If you need any accessibility accommodations (ex: paper copy, large print copy, translation, support accessing and help with computer, answering the survey questions over phone) or have any questions, please connect with he research team:
Whitehorse area : colette@queeryukon.com / (867) 689-7862
Communities : youkali@queeryukon.com / (867) 393-1233
7. CONTENT WARNING // ASSISTANCE IN FILLING OUT THE SURVEY :
Some questions of this survey address different forms of violence and might be triggering. Everyone’s histories and experiences are different. Participating in this survey may bring up past or current abuse. If you feel unsafe or need support filling out this assessment, the organizations below are available for support:
To get an overview of 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion in women and gender diverse advocacy groups, circles and support services within the Yukon. To find out how the Covid-19 pandemic has influenced community members experiences of gender-based violence. In this first survey, the goal is to find out generally what is happening when Yukon community members are accessing services.
Services can include:
- mental health services,
- victim services,
- wellness centres,
- shelters,
- youth centers,
- support groups and circles,
- and more...
2. SURVEY GOAL:
We will be asking questions to better understand the needs and gaps in current services. Providing as much details and as many comments and experiences as possible is helping the research team and Queer Yukon Society to identify where improvement needs to happen.
3. WHO can answer this survey?
This first survey is open to ANYONE in the Yukon or neighbouring communities who qualifies to one or more of these experiences : 2SLGBTQIA+ community members / Loved one and allies of 2SLGBTQQIA+ /People of any gender who have experienced violence / People of any gender who have used, need to use or are currently using Yukon services.
4. CONFIDENTIALITY :
Assessments are being tracked by ID number, instead of your name or your contact information. If you are concerned about your confidentiality, please only share information that you feel safe to share. You will be required to log into your google account in order to fill the survey online. We can also accomodate with paper copies or on the phone assessment if needed. The research team contact information is listed below for enquiring about different ways to answer this survey. You will not receive an email from Queer Yukon Society after answering this survey. Although, you should expect an email from Plooto if you are choosing the e-transer method for the survey honorarium. In this case, your postal code and email address are needed. Find more information about honorarium process below.
5. HONORARIUM :
A $25 honorarium will be available to the first 150 people to complete this survey. The deadline to complete the survey is September 15th 2022. If you would like the honorarium, your email information and a postal code are needed in order to process the payment. You will then receive an e-transfer from 711196 Yukon Ltd on the Plooto platform (Queer Yukon Society won't be mentioned in the e-transfer information) and you will be able to directly deposit the fund in your online banking account. You might have to check in your spam emails if you've never used Plooto before. We can also provide cash honorarium at our offices in Whitehorse, Dawson & Watson Lake. Contact our research team for more informations. Contact information below.
The last day to complete the survey is October 3rd 2022
6. SURVEY TRANSLATION & ACCESSIBILITY :
If you need assistance in translating this survey OR If you need any accessibility accommodations (ex: paper copy, large print copy, translation, support accessing and help with computer, answering the survey questions over phone) or have any questions, please connect with he research team:
Whitehorse area : colette@queeryukon.com / (867) 689-7862
Communities : youkali@queeryukon.com / (867) 393-1233
7. CONTENT WARNING // ASSISTANCE IN FILLING OUT THE SURVEY :
Some questions of this survey address different forms of violence and might be triggering. Everyone’s histories and experiences are different. Participating in this survey may bring up past or current abuse. If you feel unsafe or need support filling out this assessment, the organizations below are available for support:
- Victim Services Whitehorse : 301 Jarvis Street, 2nd floor / Phone: (867) 667-8500
- Victoria Falkner Women's Center : (867) 667-2693
- Victim Services Dawson : 813B 3rd Avenue / Phone: (867) 993-5831
- Dawson Women's Shelter *24 hours support line* : (867) 993-5086
- Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Wellness Center : (867) 993-7100 ext.129
- Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Youth Center : (867) 993-6495
- Victim Services Watson Lake : 820 Adela Trail / Phone: (867) 536-2541
- Watson Lake Queer Yukon Community Coordinator : (867) 536-5103
Queer Yukon Society and the research team understands that violence is complex, often misunderstood, and can includes much more than physical violence. Queer Yukon Society supports, promotes, and organizes events & support services for the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community and our allies in the Yukon. Officially incorporated in 2018, Queer Yukon has been organizing Yukon Pride since 2013, as well as many other events to bring together 2SLGBTQQIA+ and allied Yukoners to build a strong and vibrant community. You can find more informations at : https://www.queeryukon.com/about-qys.html
We acknowledge our uninvited presence on the traditional territories of all Yukon First Nations, as well as our staff presence on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta'an Kwächän Council, the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation, the home of the Liard First Nation and the traditional territories of the Kaska Dena Council. We understand that we would not be able to live and work on these territories if it weren't for the history of genocide and the ongoing colonization of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Thank you very much, we greatly appreciate your time and interest in this research project.
We acknowledge our uninvited presence on the traditional territories of all Yukon First Nations, as well as our staff presence on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta'an Kwächän Council, the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation, the home of the Liard First Nation and the traditional territories of the Kaska Dena Council. We understand that we would not be able to live and work on these territories if it weren't for the history of genocide and the ongoing colonization of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Thank you very much, we greatly appreciate your time and interest in this research project.