Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 12:41:13 -0700 From: Brendan White <bfw2@cornell.edu> Subject: American Indian Opinion--Survey #8/#9 ----------PLEASE RESPOND BY 12 NOON, MONDAY, JULY 17, 2000---------- July 11, 2000 Dear American Indian Opinion Leader, I would like to thank you for your opinions and ask that you continue your participation by completing the following two surveys. Please check your answers, and provide written comments when possible along with your name and tribal affiliation, by 12 NOON MONDAY, JULY 17, 2000. Survey #8 President Clinton: What effect on Indian Country? President Clinton is entering his final months as president of the United States. Some have already begun to assess the effectiveness of is American Indian policies during his two terms in office. What do you think? Question #1: How would you rate President Clinton's effectiveness on ndian-related issues? [ ] Very effective for Indians [ ] Maintain status quo [ ] Harmful to Indian concerns Question #2: Which of the following issues do you feel President Clinton was most effective in endorsing on behalf of American Indians? (Check all the apply) [ ] Educational opportunities [ ] Economic opportunities [ ] Indian sovereignty (government to government relations) [ ] Extending communications in Indian country (telephone, internet, etc..) [ ] Health care [ ] Protecting Indian land and resources [ ] Budget support from federal departments and agencies [ ] Other (please write in along with name and tribal affiliation): Comments (please write in along with name and tribal affiliation): -------------------------------------------------------- Survey #9 Indian Gaming: Good or Bad for Reservations and Local Communities? American Indian casino gaming has been scrutinized for its impacts -- positive and negative -- on Indian nations and communities as well as on surrounding local non-Native communities. We would like your opinion on whether or not Indian casinos are a good idea. What do you think? Question #1: Does your tribe operate a casino? [ ] Yes [ ] No Question #2: Do you think that Indian gaming has benefited or hurt American Indian nations? [ ] Benefited nations [ ] Hurt nations [ ] Not sure Question #3: Do you think that casinos have benefited or hurt surrounding non-Native communities? [ ] Benefited surrounding communities [ ] Hurt surrounding communities [ ] Not sure Comments (please write in along with name and tribal affiliation): Please submit your responses to bfw2@cornell.edu by 12 NOON MONDAY, JULY 17, 2000. Sincerely, Brendan White Assistant Editor American Indian Opinion Tim Johnson Publisher and Executive Editor Indian Country Today 306 Diamond Street Canastota, NY 13032 Tel: (315) 697-7777 Fax: (315) 697-9099 http://www.indiancountry.com