RESOLUTION NO. 1995-10-27
SUBJECT: MIGRATORY BIRDS WORKING
WHEREAS since time immemorial the Mushkegowuk people have harvested migratory birds using traditional management practises based on conservation;
WHEREAS harvesting migratory birds continue to be a very important traditional, spiritual, economic activity;
WHEREAS this Assembly has been made aware of and discussed the history and background of the issue of migratory birds and acknowledges the previous work that has been done;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Assembly mandates the Board of Chiefs to reactivate the Migratory Bird Working Group with the mandate to:
1) develop a process to facilitate
lawmaking for a Mushkegowuk
Waterfowl Management Plan based on traditional practises;
2) assist individual First Nations who wish to pursue the development of their own laws consistent with the regional plan; 3) establish a protocol for on-going
relationships with external government agencies;
4) provide regular up to date information
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to the communities on the work of the MBWG;
provide cross cultural seminars to the non-Native public on the importance of the waterfowl harvest to the Mushkegowuk people, as opportunities arise;
take the necessary steps as directed by the Board of Chiefs.
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