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Resolution Number: 1986-03-07Chairman And Support Staff
1986-03-07 EXCERPT:

MUSKEC-OG CREE COUNCIL

GRAND ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION

Chief Ernie Sutherland

(Moose Factory)

Chief George Hunter (Winisk)

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Certified copy of a Resolution Adopted on: March 26, 1986

RESOLUTION NO. 1986-7

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WHEREAS the Muskegog Cree Council is in the process of initiatinq self-government for its people of ,James Bay; and

WHEREAS the Muskegoq Cree Council have received direction to continue the process of self­government; and

WHEREAS the people of James Bay need continuity during this crucial process of properly reflect the direction they wish to proceed;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Assembly of the James Bay Chiefs, Councillors and Elders give direction to the Muskeqocr Cree Council Chiefs to establish a full-time Chairman oosition for a period of three (3) years and supoort staff to lobby and ensure that the Muskegog Cree people are being represented in the Indian Self­Government Process in ,James Bay and the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation.

FURI'HERMORE that a terms of reference be drawn up by the Chiefs of James Bay to show and give accountability to the people of James Bay whereby the Tribal Chairman will function.

Muskegog Cree Council

March 26, 1986

Moose Factory, Ontario

MUSHKEGOWUK

COUNCIL

MISSION

STATEMENT

We respond to, and carry out, the collective will of the Omushkego Nation. We foster and provide accountable, responsible political leadership. We strive for excellence in government services. We help improve the quality of life for our people, by providing accessible, equitable, and high quality support and advisory services to our First Nations in areas including governance, political, spiritual, social and economic development, health, language and culture, environment, technical services and education.