Gift Draw and Visitors Survey Kawartha Lakes Visitor! Answer the Questions Below to enter the Draw and Help Us Reach Our Goal! We are creating an amazing educational resource in the form of an online museum to help Kawartha Lakes Visitors learn the rich stories and history of the First Peoples of this Michi Saagiig territory. We were so close to winning a grant that would fund this project but we were missing something important...input from you! When you take a few minutes to let us know what would capture your interest (and what wouldn't), you'll be entered into a draw to win prizes (shown below) and even better, you will help us build an extraordinary historical resource for the Kawarthas. Thank you! Name Email Which best describes how often you visit the Kawartha/Northumberland Region? I am a first time visitor to the region. I visit every year. I'm a seasonal resident. I live here full-time. None Please check all that apply about how you typically approach a trip... Before traveling I research tourist destinations through internet searches, books, film, video and/or print material. I like to visit museums and art galleries when travelling. I rely on tourist information centres to find things to do and see. I follow recommendations from friends or locals in the area. I don't research - I simply show up and see what happens. I search on my phone for recommendations once I get to a place. How interested are you in knowing about the History and Culture of the First Peoples of the Kawartha/Northumberland region as you visit? Very interested Somewhat interested Not very interested Not interested I don't know. None How would you describe your knowledge and understanding of First People’s culture and history? Knowledgeable Somewhat familiar Heard a few things Know very little Not familiar at all None What are you interested in exploring about Michi Saagiig Territory and Anishinaabe culture and history in an online resource? Click all that apply. The history of the whole territory? Stories about specific locations such as stories about where you are standing right now The impact of colonialism on the land and waterways Cultural landmarks Cultural teachings About the plants and animals and how they were/are a part of life Treaties and responsibilities Video stories by Elders and Knowledge keepers about the past Personal Present Day video stories Some basic language (Anishnaabemowin) Other What way of learning about culture/history in the Kawartha/Northumberland region would you find most engaging? Please check all that apply. Photos from past, present and all seasons. Informational videos from Elders, Knowledge Holders, other noteworthy individuals. Personal stories captured on film. Dioramas or displays of artifacts Text stories. Games. Historical timelines. Quizzes. Art, music and/or dance Other..... Would you use an online resource which linked to various cultural and historical points of interest at specific locations when you were on a visit to the Kawarthas / Northumberland? It would interest me to know this kind of information when I am at a location I might use an online resource like this depending on the time and situation I might look at this information online after I returned home I would prefer to be in the moment talking to friends or taking photos instead of online I prefer in person experiences such as museums and art galleries None What museum or display have you seen that really captured your interest? And why? If you could design an engaging online museum, what would you like to see included? What are your favourite types of exhibits, films, galleries of photos, artwork, artifacts, objects? Thank you so much for your time and attention! Your thoughts will help create a valuable resource for all visitors to and residents of the Michi Saagiig territory in the Kawarthas/Northumberland area. Time's up
