Attawapiskat First Nation
Kashechewan First Nation
Fort Albany First Nation
Moose Cree First Nation
Taykwa Tagamou Nation
Chapleau Cree First Nation
Missanabie Cree First Nation
Annual Mamowihitowin
Chief David Nakogee
Attawapiskat First Nation
Tom Kioke, Proxy
Taykwa Tagamou Nation
Certified copy of a resolution passed on October 25th , 2019
October 252019
Attawapiskat First Nation
Resolution No. 2019-10-14
Engaging Canada and Ontario in Discussions on the Recognition and Implementation of Indigenous Justice Systems in Mushkegowuk Communities
WHEREAS, the Mushkegowuk communities have an inherent right to self-governance; and
WHEREAS, the Mushkegowuk communities have maintained a nationto-nation relationship with Ontario and Canada; and
WHEREAS, the Mushkegowuk communities have their own legal traditions and governance frameworks; and
WHEREAS, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call-to-Action No. 42 calls upon the federal, provincial and territorial governments to commit to the recognition and implementation of Aboriginal justice systems;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Deputy Grand Chief Friday of Mushkegowuk Council will engage with the governments of Canada and Ontario in drafting a Memorandum of Understanding to guide future discussions about Mushkegowuk Council's assertion over Cree laws and jurisdiction; and to increasing Mushkegowuk communities' control over the administration of justice within their communities.
Resolution No. 2019-10-14