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Resolution Number: 1987-08-49Afn Position On Post-secondary Education
1987-08-49 EXCERPT:

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL

GRAND ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION NO. 1987-49

Chief George Hunter

vJeenusk Band

Chief Fred Hesley

Attawapiskat Band

Adopted by consensus

Certified copy of a

Resolution adopted on:

August 20, 1987

SUBJECT: AFN POSITION ON POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

WHEREAS we never surrendered our traditional lands and aboriginal rights, and;

WHEREAS the treaty of peace and friendship known as Treaty No. 9 guaranteed free education for our people, and;

WHEREAS we consider the post-secondary education program to be an extension of this basic education right and not a matter of government policy.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Assembly indicate its full support of the June 1987 Assembly of First Nations resolution on Post­Secondary Education.

August 20, 1987

Kashechewan, 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.