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Resolution Number: 2010-09-17Annual Creefest 2011
2010-09-17 EXCERPT:

Mushkegowuk Council 25th Annual Assembly

Resolution No. 2010-09-17

Attawapiskat First Nation

Kashechewan First Nation

Brennan Govender

Moose Cree First Nation

Fort Albany First Nation

Robert Nakogee

Fort Albany 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 September 16, 2010

September 16, 2010

Missanabie, Ontario

WHEREAS the Mamohitowin of the Omushkegowuk support and recognize the importance and many benefits of conducting the Annual CreeFest event; and

WHEREAS we the Omushkegowuk have always recognized the critical importance of the preservation and practice of our culture and our spiritual beliefs; and

WHEREAS one of the objectives of CreeFest is to preserve and promote our culture; and

WHEREAS the Omushkegowuk Youth are requesting that they be provided with more opportunities to participate in regional events that promote our culture and spiritual beliefs;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 25th Annual Mamohitowin of the Omushkegowuk direct the Mushkegowuk Council to review the Annual CreeFest to insure that it includes a Youth Cultural Event; and

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2011 CreeFest be hosted by the community of Moosonee.

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.