Mushkegowuk Council 27th Annual Mamowihitowin

Resolution No. 2012-09-09

Attawapiskat First Nation

Kashechewan First Nation

Margaret Okimaw-Lavalley Attawapiskat First Nation

Fort Albany

First Nation

Brenda Wynne

Kashechewan First Nation

Moose Cree First Nation

Taykwa Tagamou Nation

Chapleau Cree First Nation

Missanabie Cree First Nation

Certified copy of a resolution passed on September 14, 2012

September 14, 2012

Taykwa Tagamou Nation

Annual Mushkegowuk Challenge Cup

WHEREAS the Mamowihitowin of the Omushkegowuk support and recognize that sport and recreation foster healthier lifestyles, unity, and personal development;

WHEREAS the Annual Mushkegowuk Challenge Cup is a regional youth event that continues to gather strength and is a strong foundation for the advancement of sport development in the Mushkegowuk Nation;

WHEREAS the participants have responded positively to the 5th Annual Mushkegowuk Cup and have expressed their anticipation to the 2013 event;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 2ih Annual Mamowihitowin of the Omushkegowuk direct the Mushkegowuk Council to coordinate and deliver the 5th Annual Mushkegowuk Challenge Cup in Timmins which should include a cultural component and honour youth that are role models in sport, leadership and community development. A funding strategy to cover the costs of the event must be developed which should

include the Mushkegowuk First Nations contributing funds that match or challenge other organizatins up to an amount not to exceed $5,000.00