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Resolution Number: 2002-09-37Hunting Exception In Firearms Sentencing
2002-09-37 EXCERPT:

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL 17TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY

RESOLUTION NO. 2002-09-37

Attawapiskat First Nation

First Nation

Fort Albany First Nation

Moose Cree First Nation

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First Nation

Chap!eau Cree First Nation

Missanabie Cree First Nation

Cbjef Theresa Hall

Attawapiskat First Nation

Ian Fortin, Delegate Chapleau Cree First Nation

ADOPTED BY CONSENSUS

Certified copy of a Resolution passed on September 12, 2002

HUNTING EXCEPTION IN FIREARMS SENTENCING

WHEREAS First Nations individuals who are convicted of firearms charges sometimes have sentences imposed which include restrictions on their use of firearms;

WHEREAS the firearms legislation specifically allows that First Nations individuals who are sentenced with firearms restrictions can ask for exceptions in order to allow hunting for food or livelihood;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Assembly supports the use by our members and the courts of the legislative exception in firearms sentencing which allows First Nations individuals to hunt for food and livelihood.

September 12, 2002

Missanabie, Ontario

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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.