Resolution No. 2015-01-09
Ojibway Cree Cultural Centre in Timmins
Whereas the Ojibway Cree Cultural Centre (OCCC) has been situated in Timmins since its inception in October 1974;
Whereas the OCCC serves the many First Nations of Nishnawbe Aski seven (7) of which are communities of the Mushkegowuk Council;
Whereas the OCCC provides many services in the areas of language, including translation services and cultural activities;
Whereas there is pressure to move the Centre to Thunder Bay, which is not located in the Treaty Nine area;
Whereas the per capita (population) is in favour of the NAN east communities;
Therefore, let it be resolved that the Chiefs in assembly support the important services that the OCCC provides;
Therefore be it further resolved that this Mamowihitowin of the Mushkegowuk strongly supports the current location of the OCCC in Timmins.
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