CONSENT FORM TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH
This is to state that I agree to participate in a program of research being conducted by George Oblin, Ph.D. student in Communication Studies at Concordia University.
A. PURPOSE
I have been informed that the purpose of the research is to obtain information and insights into the Agreement Concerning a New Relationship Between Le Gouvernement Du Quebec and the Crees of Quebec (commonly known as the Paix des Braves Agrreement) and Cree responses to that agreement.
B. PROCEDURES
The research will be conducted both within and outside the Cree communities of northern Quebec.  Interviewees will be asked to share information, thoughts and insights about the Agreement and its significance in relation to Cree society.  Some interviews will be conducted one-on-one with the researcher for a mutually agreed upon duration of time and some information will be sought via mailed questionnaires, e-mail, group interviews or telephone interviews.  Each participant will have the option of participating in this research either in a confidential or non-confidential capacity.
C. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
• I understand that I am free to withdraw my consent and discontinue my participation at anytime without negative consequences.
• I understand that my participation in this study is as indicated: CHECK ( X )