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Mushkegowuk Council

Dedicated to providing quality equitable and accessible support and advisory services to respond to and meet the social, economic, cultural, educational, spiritual, and political needs of first nations, thereby improving the quality of life of our people. 

Calendar of Events

March 25 - March 27

NEW DATE – Artist Gathering 2025

News & Announcements

Spring bird migration has fueled growing concerns about the potential spread of avian influenza on returning birds, especially geese and ducks. In response to questions from Omushkego community members, this bulletin offers recommendations about what precautions to take when hunting geese this spring and provides links to websites where you can find more detailed information.
The 16th-annual Mushkegowuk Cup Tournament saw 58 teams and 850 players compete in the spirit of friendly rivalry and community pride.

About Mushkegowuk Council

The Mushkegowuk Council is a political and administrative organization that represents and serves the Omushkego Cree communities in Northern Ontario. Established to advocate for the rights, interests, and aspirations of its member First Nations, the Council works collaboratively to enhance community well-being, preserve cultural heritage, and address social, economic, and environmental challenges.

Member First Nations

Mushkegowuk Council represents several Cree communities, including:

  • Attawapiskat First Nation
  • Fort Albany First Nation
  • Kashechewan First Nation
  • Moose Cree First Nation
  • Chapleau Cree First Nation
  • Taykwa Tagamou Nation
  • Missanabie Cree First Nation

Departments

Our Mission

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

Our Vision

We value to be a proud, self‐determining and united Omushkego Nation with healthy and prosperous people, a vibrant Cree language and culture, and sustainably developed and protected lands and waters