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Resolution Number: 1996-08-11Dust Control
1996-08-11 EXCERPT:

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION

Chief Arthur Scott

Fort Albany First Nation

Chief Oliver Wesley

Kashechewan First Nation

ADOPTED BY CONSENSUS

Certified copy of a Resolution passed on August 8, 1996

RESOLUTION NO. 1996-08-11

SUBJECT: DUST CONTROL

WHEREAS most of the First Nation roads are gravel roads that create excessive summer dust conditions;

WHEREAS measures taken to reduce dust conditions involve petroleum products and chemical solutions being applied to the roads;

WHEREAS the use of such products have raised health and safety concerns amongst the leadership;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mushkegowuk Council examine the extent and use of petroleum products and chemical solutions on First Nation roads and recommend to First Nations products that are deemed environmentally friendly.

August 8, 1996

Chapleau, Ontario

ATTAWAPISKAT • KASHECHEWAN • FORT ALBANY • MOOSE FACTORY • NEW POST • CHAPLEAU CREE • MISSANABIE CREE

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.