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Resolution Number: 2008-11-24Increased Funding For Employment And Training
2008-11-24 EXCERPT:

Mushkegowuk Council 23rd Annual Assembly

Resolution No. 2008-11-24

Attawapiskat First Nation

Kashechewan First Nation

Greg Koostachin Attawapiskat First Nation

Fort Albany First Nation

George Lazarus

Moose Cree First Nation

Moose Cree First Nation

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First Nation

Chapleau Cree First Nation

Missanabie Cree First Nation

Certified copy of a resolution passed on November 14, 2008

Increased Funding for Employment and Training

WHEREAS the proper skills and training of a Mushkegowuk workforce is an essential aspect of Nation Building; and

WHEREAS the Mushkegowuk Council Employment and Training Services (METS) receives funding from Human Resources Canada; and

WHEREAS the amount of funding received has never been enough; and

WHEREAS the proliferation of resource development activities in the Mushkegowuk homelands will result in projects requiring a skilled labour force; and

WHEREAS there is an acute shortage of certified trades people;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this assembly calls for an increased funding, for the METS program in order to meet the demand for a skilled labour force.

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.