Survey on the Experiences of Black, Indigenous, and Racialized 2SLGBTQIA+ People in Waterloo Region
Purpose: Knowing that SPECTRUM Waterloo Region’s Rainbow Community Space has had a lack of
affirming actions towards Black, Indigenous, and racialized 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, what can we do to amend that? We would like to identify the needs, barriers and challenges of Black, Indigenous, andracialized members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, with the goal of understanding which
programs and services would be helpful in Waterloo Region.

All responses will be kept anonymous, but the results of the survey will be shared publicly so that SPECTRUM and other organizations can benefit from the feedback and use it to improve.
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1a. Are you an active participant in any organization(s (anything from a book-club to an NGO) that involves the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community?
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1b. If yes, could you please describe your involvement? (Less than 50 words)
2. Do you feel unrepresented and/or underrepresented in 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations?
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3. What would representation in queer organizations look like to you? (Less than 50 words)
4a. If you have first-hand experience with local school boards in any capacity, do you think educators (primary and secondary schools) are currently teaching from an anti-oppressive perspective? (Anti-Oppressive Practice recognizes the oppression that exists in our society/space and aims to mitigate the effects of oppression and eventually equalize the power imbalances that exist between people.)
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4b. Do you think educators should have more training on teaching students from an anti-oppressive and anti-colonial perspective?
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5. What steps do you think our educational institutions can take to increase a sense of belonging and comfort for Black, Indigenous, and racialized members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities? (Less than 50 words)
6a. Are 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies educated enough about anti-oppressive practices in general? (Anti-Oppressive Practice recognizes the oppression that exists in our society/space and aims to mitigate the effects of oppression and eventually equalize the power imbalances that exist between people.)
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6b. If not, do you have suggestions for what should be done?
7a. When accepting applications, do you think workspaces and educational institutions should have a diversity recruitment strategy? (A diversity recruitment strategy defines goals, accountabilities, action items and success measures for attracting, engaging, assessing and hiring diverse talent.)
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7b. Could you elaborate on your stance?
8. What kinds of workplace training would most benefit Black, Indigenous, and
racialized 2SLGBTQIA+ people in their workplaces? (For example, anti-oppressive
practice, anti-racism, etc.) (Less than 50 words)
8. What specific needs of Black, Indigenous, or racialized members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities are not being met by 2SGLBTQIA+ organizations within Waterloo Region? Please state and elaborate on these needs.  (Less than 50 words)
9. What do you think 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations can do to create more welcoming, and accessible spaces for Black, Indigenous, or racialized people? (Less than 50 words)
10. What are some organizations you would like to shout-out for the good work they do for Black, Indigenous, and racialized 2SLGBTQIA+ people? (Less than 50 words)
11. SPECTRUM Waterloo Region’s Rainbow Community Space is known to have a lack of affirming actions towards Black, Indigenous, and racialized 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, what can we do to amend that? (Less than 50 words)
12. How much do you engage in the conversation around race and ethnicity within 2SLGBTQIA+ communities?  (Scale of 1-5)
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13. Do you think spirituality should be explored more within 2SLGBTQIA+ spaces?
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14. If yes, what specifically would you like to see more exploration or discussion of?
15. What actions do you think white members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities can take to better welcome, and include Black, Indigenous, and racialized 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Waterloo Region?
16. What are some steps that members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities can take to better welcome newcomers to Canada?
17. What are some programs/services that currently exist that you think are particularly helpful to Black, Indigenous, and racialized 2SLGBTQ+ people in Waterloo Region? What programs/services would you like to see?
18. Out of the following categories, in your opinion, which problems are addressed the least for Black, Indigenous, and racialized members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Waterloo Region? (Select all that apply)
19. In your opinion, which of these are urgent priorities to be addressed for Black, Indigenous, and racialized members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Waterloo Region? (Select all that apply)
20a. If there are particular aspects of the experience of Black, Indigenous, or racialized people you would like to highlight to other 2SLGBTQIA+ people, what would it be?
20b. Can you please elaborate on your personal experiences? (Less than 100 words)
1. Currently, do you consider yourself to be: (Select all that apply)
2. How do you currently identify? (Select all that apply)
3. I identify myself as (Choose all that apply)
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The information we receive in this survey will help SPECTRUM and other organizations make informed and responsible actions towards the development of programs and services. We appreciate your input.

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