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Resolution Number: 2002-09-11Womens Representation On Boards And Committees
2002-09-11 EXCERPT:

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL 17TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY

RESOLUTION NO. 2002-09-11

Attawapiskat First Nation

Annie Ashamock, Delegate Fort Albany First Nation

Kashechewan First Nation

Climie Wesley, Delegate

Fort Albany First Nation

Kashechewan First Nation

Moose Cree

First Nation

New Post First Nation

Chapleau Cree First Nation

Missanabie Cree First Nation

ADOPTED BY CONSENSUS

Certified copy of a Resolution passed on September 11, 2002

WOMEN'S REPRESENTATION ON BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

WHEREAS there are a number of corporations and boards affiliated with Mushkegowuk Council providing regional services in the Mushkegowuk Territory, and;

WHEREAS it is important that the views and needs of Mushkegowuk women are represented fairly on these corporations and boards.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mushkegowuk Chiefs in Assembly recognize and respect the effo1is of women to ensure that issues of concern to women are addressed, and;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mushkegowuk Chiefs in Assembly recognize the autonomy of First Nations to make fair and appropriate appointments to regional boards and corporations and leave it to the individual First Nations to make their decisions regarding appointments to regional boards.

September 11, 2002

Missanabie, 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.