Attawapiskat First Nation

Kashechewan First Nation

Fort Albany First Nation

Moose Cree First Nation

New Post First Nation

Chapleau Cree First Nation

Missanabie Cree First Nation

Chief Theresa Hall

Attawapiskat First Nation

Chief Gleim Nolan Missanabie Cree First Nation

ADOPTED BY CONSENSUS

Certified copy of a Resolution passed on September 12, 2002

September 12, 2002

Missanabie, Ontario

RESOLUTION NO. 2002-09-19

SUPPORT FOR ECHOES OF THE WORLD -WORLD DRUM FESTIVAL

WHEREAS Mushkegowuk Council represents and promotes the interests of its member First Nations and their community members, and;

WHEREAS the fow1ders of the World Drum Festival entitled ECHOES OF THE WORLD are members of the Missanabie Cree First Nation, and;

WHEREAS June 21st, which is also the summer solstice is recognized as Aboriginal Solidarity Day, and;

WHEREAS it is planned to hold the World Drun1 Festival on June 21, 2003 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to promote healing and peace throughout the world, and;

WHEREAS the goals of ECHOES OF THE WORLD include the promotion of cultural understanding and acceptance, inter-racial participation and healing of the Earth;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mushkegowuk Chiefs in Assembly support the aims of ECHOES OF THE WORLD and wishes to act as a sponsor of the 1st international drum festival by acting as a vehicle for monies and donations to flow through.