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Resolution Number: 2008-11-14Support For New Hospital In Kash Fn
2008-11-14 EXCERPT:

Mushkegowuk Council 23rd Annual Assembly

Resolution No. 2008-11-14

First Nation

First Nation

Chief Jonathan Solomon

Kashechewan First Nation

Fon Albany

First Nation

Chief Theresa Hall

Attawapiskat First Nation

Moose Cree First Nation

New Post First Nation

Chapleau Cree First Nation

Missanabie Cree First Nation

Certified copy of a resolution passed on November 14, 2008

Support for New Hospital in Kashechewan First Nation

WHEREAS Healthcare is a treaty right for Mushkegowuk First Nations and has always been a priority of the Mushkegowuk People; and

WHEREAS there is not a proper hospital facility in Kashechewan First Nation and that community has experienced significant growth; and

WHEREAS a need has been identified on a priority basis for a hospital in Kashechewan First Nation as identified in the Kashechewan Master Plan;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mushkegowuk Council 23rd Annual Assembly supports the development of a hospital in Kashechewan First Nation, without prejudice to further hospital development in other Mushkegowuk communities, and calls upon the Crown to provide the necessary resources.

November 14, 2008

Chapleau, 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.