Resolution No. 2008-11-15
Participation Negotiations
in Revenue Sharing
WHEREAS the First Nations of Mushkegowuk have always maintained inherent right to govern themselves and their traditional lands and resources; and
WHEREAS Mushkegowuk First Nations have pursued Resource Revenue Sharing for their communities for several years and have also played a significant role in bringing the issue of Resource Revenue Sharing to the Provincial Agenda;and
WHEREAS one of the recommendations resulting from the lpperwash Inquiry relates to the need of Revenue Sharing by the Province of Ontario with Ontario First Nations; and
WHEREAS Nishnawbe Aski Nation is currently developing a negotiation process for Revenue Sharing with the Province of Ontario;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chiefs and delegates of this Assembly direct the Grand Chief and Executive of Mushkegowuk Council to continue to pursue Revenue Sharing to ensure that they receive their fair share of revenues resulting from the resources of the Mushkegowuk Territory;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chiefs and deleŁates of this Assembly direct the GrŁnd Chief, along with another Mushkegowuk Chief, or their alternate, to represent
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Mushkegowuk First Nations' interests in the Nishnawbe Aski Nation process and any other Revenue Sharing initiatives.
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