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Resolution Number: 2008-11-30Communications Society
2008-11-30 EXCERPT:

Mushkegowuk Council 23rd Annual Assembly

Resolution No. 2008-11-30

First Nation

First Nation

Chief Jonathan Solomon

Kashechewan First Nation

Fort Albany

First Nation

Tom Kioke

Taykwa Tagamou 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

Communications Society

WHEREAS Wawatay Communications Societyhas the mandate to promote the retention, preservation and maintenance of the Aboriginal Languages within Nishnawbe Aski Nation;

WHEREAS Wawatay Radio currently broadcasts in both Oji-Cree and Cree dialects; and

WHEREAS the Youth, Elders, Parents, Members and Leaders with Mushkegowuk First Nations have continued to express their concerns regarding the decline in the retention and daily use of the Cree Language in our communities.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chiefs and delegates in Assembly direct the Mushkegowuk Council to develop a standalone Mushkegowuk Council communication system.

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.