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Resolution Number: 1987-08-59Ontario Hydro Remote Communities Electrification Program
1987-08-59 EXCERPT:

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL

GRAND ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION NO. 1987-59

Chief Fred Wesley

Attawapiskat Band

Chief Louis Nakogee, Jr. Fort Albany Band

Adopted by consensus

Certified copy of a Resolution adopted on: August 20, 1987

SUBJECT: ONTARIO HYDRO REMOTE COMMUNITIES ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM

WHEREAS Ontario Hydro and Indian and Northern Affairs have put forward a program proposal to deal with electrification issues in Nishnawbe-Aski Nation territory, and;

WHEREAS aspects of this proposal are un­acceptable to Nishnawbe-Aski Nation, and;

WHEREAS the Executive Council, Tribal Chair­man and Independent Band representatives mandated to work on this issue, specifically to meet with Ontario Hydro and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada in early August 1987 to review this proposal and adopt an appropriate position to support or amend, or reject the program proposals.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mushkegowuk Council fully supports Nishnawbe-Aski Nation's initiative in protecting the interests of the communities.

August 20, 1987

Kashecnewan, 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.