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UCCMM STANDS UP FOR FIRST NATION SELF-GOVERNANCE RIGHTS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE UCCMM is proud to announce that it has been granted leave to intervene in the Reference re: Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act at the Ontario Court for Appeal. UCCMM’s intervention will ensure that the Court understands that climate change is not an abstract issue but one that has already begun disproportionately affecting our inherent rights and jurisdiction over our lands and waters. As stewards of the largest freshwater island in the world, we are ensuring that the courts take into account the Anishinabek perspective when determining if climate change is a matter of national interest. Click here to read the full press release. MEDIA CONTACT: Chief Patsy Corbiere UCCMM Tribal Chair (705) 368-2228 PRESS RELEASE
SUPREME COURT OF CANADA DECISION IN MIKISEW CREE FIRST NATION v CANADA (GOVERNOR GENERAL IN COUNCIL), 2018 SCC 40 M’CHIGEENG, October 15th, 2018 – Following the Supreme Court of Canada’s reasons on October 11 in the case Mikisew Cree First Nation v. Canada, the United Chiefs and Councils of Mnidoo Mnising (UCCMM) are disappointed that the Supreme Court of Canada has determined that the fact scenario and the judicial review in the Mikisew Cree case was not a basis to impose a legal duty to consult on the legislative process. Click here to read full press release. MEDIA CONTACT: Chief Patsy Corbiere UCCMM Tribal Chair Telephone: (705) 368-2228 Click here for pdf copy Gwekwaadzawin Miikan now accepting clients.
Intake can be completed in person or over the phone. Referrals can be made by self, family member with applicants consent, community worker, clinician, or by any other professional. For more information about the program please contact: Admission Coordinator Phone: 705-370-5307 Fax: 705-370-5308 Email: info@gwek.ca Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or visit www.gwek.ca |
EventsThe 3rd Biennial Symposium on Gdo Akiiminaan Ganawendandaan (Taking Care of Our Land) Symposium May 6-9, 2019 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The theme will be: “Climate Change”.
The Call for Presentation Proposals and Exhibitors for the Symposium is now open. Click here for full details on the Symposium and instructions for submitting a proposal. Click here to register for the Symposium. |
Employment Opportunities:The United Chiefs and Councils Of Mnidoo Mnising is Seeking a
WATER OPERATOR LEAD.The prime responsibility of this position is a shared responsibility and oversight for the day-to-day operations of the UCCMM’s Water and Wastewater Hub System and it’s First Nation Treatment Facilities. Click here for the posting. Closing date is February 15, 2019. |