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Resolution Number: 1994-10-24Inclusion Of Women Youth And Elders In Mushkegowuk Decision Making
1994-10-24 EXCERPT:

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL

ANNUAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 1994-10-24

Phoebe Sutherland, Delegate, Moose Cree First Nation

Margaret Keesic, Delegate, Moose Cree First Nation

Adopted by Consensus

SUBJECT: INCLUSION OF WOMEN, YOUTH AND ELDERS IN MUSHKEGOWUK DECISION­MAKING

WHEREAS the women, youth and elders of the Mushkegowuk territory all have a special contribution to make to the decisions of Mushkegowuk Council;

WHEREAS women, youth and elders are all guaranteed a voice at Mushkegowuk Council annual assemblies, but may not be included in other Mushkegowuk decision­making;

Certified copy of a Resolution adopted on October 27, 1994

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MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the importance of the voice of women, youth and elders in Mushkegowuk Council decision-making is hereby reaffirmed;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the staff and Board of Chiefs of Mushkegowuk council work towards including women, youth and elders in Mushkegowuk decision-making.

October 27, 1994

Kashechewan, Ontario

• PEAWANUCK • ATTAWAPISKAT • KASHECHEWAN • FORT ALBANY • MOOSE FACTORY• MOCREEBEC • NEW POST

MUSHKEGOWUK

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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.