Constitution of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Inc.

(Amended: August 19, 2008)

Certified as a final constitution document-November 7, 2008

This Constitution of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "MKO" shall be for the benefit of the Cree and Dene Nations, and other First Nations of Northern Manitoba, and shall act as a guide to conduct, transact and implement the affairs of the Board of Directors of MKO on behalf of its member First Nations recognizing the Great Spirit as being the Supreme Authority.

ARTICLE I - BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION

1. 1.01Name

   - The name of the corporation shall be Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.

2. 1.02Objectives

   - The objectives of MKO are to generally maintain, strengthen, enhance, lobby for and defend the interests and rights of First Nation peoples within its jurisdiction and to promote, develop and secure a standard and quality of life deemed desirable and acceptable by its member First Nations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the objectives of MKO shall also include:
   1. a)protecting, promoting and advancing all inherent, treaty and Aboriginal rights of its member First Nations.
   2. b)providing technical assistance, consultative services and advice on all policies and statutes affecting all member First Nations' people.
   3. c)protecting and advancing the powers, authority and autonomy of member First Nations governments.
   4. d)promoting, protecting and advancing the rights to establish First Nations political, economical, judicial, social, language and cultural institutions deemed necessary by the member First Nations governments.
   5. e)working with all Tribal Councils, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Assembly of First Nations, and all non-affiliated First Nations on common matters, and each member First Nation of the MKO in Northern Manitoba, and all MKO First Nations peoples regardless of where they live.

3. 1.03Head Office

   - The head office of MKO shall be on the Nelson House First Nation and a branch office shall be at 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba and at such place therein as the MKO Board of Directors may from time to time decide.

4. 1.04Corporate Seal

   - The seal, an impression whereof is stamped hereunder, shall be the seal of MKO. The seal of MKO shall be in the custody of the Executive Council of Chiefs at the branch office, 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba.

ARTICLE I - BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION

1. 1.01Name

   - The name of the corporation shall be Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.

2. 1.02Objectives

   - The objectives of MKO are to generally maintain, strengthen, enhance, lobby for and defend the interests and rights of First Nation peoples within its jurisdiction and to promote, develop and secure a standard and quality of life deemed desirable and acceptable by its member First Nations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the objectives of MKO shall also include:
   1. a)protecting, promoting and advancing all inherent, treaty and Aboriginal rights of its member First Nations.
   2. b)providing technical assistance, consultative services and advice on all policies and statutes affecting all member First Nations' people.
   3. c)protecting and advancing the powers, authority and autonomy of member First Nations governments.
   4. d)promoting, protecting and advancing the rights to establish First Nations political, economical, judicial, social, language and cultural institutions deemed necessary by the member First Nations governments.
   5. e)working with all Tribal Councils, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Assembly of First Nations, and all non-affiliated First Nations on common matters, and each member First Nation of the MKO in Northern Manitoba, and all MKO First Nations peoples regardless of where they live.

3. 1.03Head Office

   - The head office of MKO shall be on the Nelson House First Nation and a branch office shall be at 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba and at such place therein as the MKO Board of Directors may from time to time decide.

4. 1.04Corporate Seal

   - The seal, an impression whereof is stamped hereunder, shall be the seal of MKO. The seal of MKO shall be in the custody of the Executive Council of Chiefs at the branch office, 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba.

ARTICLE I - BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION

1. 1.01Name

   - The name of the corporation shall be Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.

2. 1.02Objectives

   - The objectives of MKO are to generally maintain, strengthen, enhance, lobby for and defend the interests and rights of First Nation peoples within its jurisdiction and to promote, develop and secure a standard and quality of life deemed desirable and acceptable by its member First Nations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the objectives of MKO shall also include:
   1. a)protecting, promoting and advancing all inherent, treaty and Aboriginal rights of its member First Nations.
   2. b)providing technical assistance, consultative services and advice on all policies and statutes affecting all member First Nations' people.
   3. c)protecting and advancing the powers, authority and autonomy of member First Nations governments.
   4. d)promoting, protecting and advancing the rights to establish First Nations political, economical, judicial, social, language and cultural institutions deemed necessary by the member First Nations governments.
   5. e)working with all Tribal Councils, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Assembly of First Nations, and all non-affiliated First Nations on common matters, and each member First Nation of the MKO in Northern Manitoba, and all MKO First Nations peoples regardless of where they live.

3. 1.03Head Office

   - The head office of MKO shall be on the Nelson House First Nation and a branch office shall be at 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba and at such place therein as the MKO Board of Directors may from time to time decide.

4. 1.04Corporate Seal

   - The seal, an impression whereof is stamped hereunder, shall be the seal of MKO. The seal of MKO shall be in the custody of the Executive Council of Chiefs at the branch office, 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba.

ARTICLE I - BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION

1. 1.01Name

   - The name of the corporation shall be Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.

2. 1.02Objectives

   - The objectives of MKO are to generally maintain, strengthen, enhance, lobby for and defend the interests and rights of First Nation peoples within its jurisdiction and to promote, develop and secure a standard and quality of life deemed desirable and acceptable by its member First Nations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the objectives of MKO shall also include:
   1. a)protecting, promoting and advancing all inherent, treaty and Aboriginal rights of its member First Nations.
   2. b)providing technical assistance, consultative services and advice on all policies and statutes affecting all member First Nations' people.
   3. c)protecting and advancing the powers, authority and autonomy of member First Nations governments.
   4. d)promoting, protecting and advancing the rights to establish First Nations political, economical, judicial, social, language and cultural institutions deemed necessary by the member First Nations governments.
   5. e)working with all Tribal Councils, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Assembly of First Nations, and all non-affiliated First Nations on common matters, and each member First Nation of the MKO in Northern Manitoba, and all MKO First Nations peoples regardless of where they live.

3. 1.03Head Office

   - The head office of MKO shall be on the Nelson House First Nation and a branch office shall be at 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba and at such place therein as the MKO Board of Directors may from time to time decide.

4. 1.04Corporate Seal

   - The seal, an impression whereof is stamped hereunder, shall be the seal of MKO. The seal of MKO shall be in the custody of the Executive Council of Chiefs at the branch office, 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba.

ARTICLE I - BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION

1. 1.01Name

   - The name of the corporation shall be Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.

2. 1.02Objectives

   - The objectives of MKO are to generally maintain, strengthen, enhance, lobby for and defend the interests and rights of First Nation peoples within its jurisdiction and to promote, develop and secure a standard and quality of life deemed desirable and acceptable by its member First Nations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the objectives of MKO shall also include:
   1. a)protecting, promoting and advancing all inherent, treaty and Aboriginal rights of its member First Nations.
   2. b)providing technical assistance, consultative services and advice on all policies and statutes affecting all member First Nations' people.
   3. c)protecting and advancing the powers, authority and autonomy of member First Nations governments.
   4. d)promoting, protecting and advancing the rights to establish First Nations political, economical, judicial, social, language and cultural institutions deemed necessary by the member First Nations governments.
   5. e)working with all Tribal Councils, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Assembly of First Nations, and all non-affiliated First Nations on common matters, and each member First Nation of the MKO in Northern Manitoba, and all MKO First Nations peoples regardless of where they live.

3. 1.03Head Office

   - The head office of MKO shall be on the Nelson House First Nation and a branch office shall be at 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba and at such place therein as the MKO Board of Directors may from time to time decide.

4. 1.04Corporate Seal

   - The seal, an impression whereof is stamped hereunder, shall be the seal of MKO. The seal of MKO shall be in the custody of the Executive Council of Chiefs at the branch office, 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba.

ARTICLE I - BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION

1. 1.01Name

   - The name of the corporation shall be Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.

2. 1.02Objectives

   - The objectives of MKO are to generally maintain, strengthen, enhance, lobby for and defend the interests and rights of First Nation peoples within its jurisdiction and to promote, develop and secure a standard and quality of life deemed desirable and acceptable by its member First Nations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the objectives of MKO shall also include:
   1. a)protecting, promoting and advancing all inherent, treaty and Aboriginal rights of its member First Nations.
   2. b)providing technical assistance, consultative services and advice on all policies and statutes affecting all member First Nations' people.
   3. c)protecting and advancing the powers, authority and autonomy of member First Nations governments.
   4. d)promoting, protecting and advancing the rights to establish First Nations political, economical, judicial, social, language and cultural institutions deemed necessary by the member First Nations governments.
   5. e)working with all Tribal Councils, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Assembly of First Nations, and all non-affiliated First Nations on common matters, and each member First Nation of the MKO in Northern Manitoba, and all MKO First Nations peoples regardless of where they live.

3. 1.03Head Office

   - The head office of MKO shall be on the Nelson House First Nation and a branch office shall be at 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba and at such place therein as the MKO Board of Directors may from time to time decide.

4. 1.04Corporate Seal

   - The seal, an impression whereof is stamped hereunder, shall be the seal of MKO. The seal of MKO shall be in the custody of the Executive Council of Chiefs at the branch office, 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba.

ARTICLE I - BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION

1. 1.01Name

   - The name of the corporation shall be Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.

2. 1.02Objectives

   - The objectives of MKO are to generally maintain, strengthen, enhance, lobby for and defend the interests and rights of First Nation peoples within its jurisdiction and to promote, develop and secure a standard and quality of life deemed desirable and acceptable by its member First Nations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the objectives of MKO shall also include:
   1. a)protecting, promoting and advancing all inherent, treaty and Aboriginal rights of its member First Nations.
   2. b)providing technical assistance, consultative services and advice on all policies and statutes affecting all member First Nations' people.
   3. c)protecting and advancing the powers, authority and autonomy of member First Nations governments.
   4. d)promoting, protecting and advancing the rights to establish First Nations political, economical, judicial, social, language and cultural institutions deemed necessary by the member First Nations governments.
   5. e)working with all Tribal Councils, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Assembly of First Nations, and all non-affiliated First Nations on common matters, and each member First Nation of the MKO in Northern Manitoba, and all MKO First Nations peoples regardless of where they live.

3. 1.03Head Office

   - The head office of MKO shall be on the Nelson House First Nation and a branch office shall be at 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba and at such place therein as the MKO Board of Directors may from time to time decide.

4. 1.04Corporate Seal

   - The seal, an impression whereof is stamped hereunder, shall be the seal of MKO. The seal of MKO shall be in the custody of the Executive Council of Chiefs at the branch office, 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba.

ARTICLE I - BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION

1. 1.01Name

   - The name of the corporation shall be Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.

2. 1.02Objectives

   - The objectives of MKO are to generally maintain, strengthen, enhance, lobby for and defend the interests and rights of First Nation peoples within its jurisdiction and to promote, develop and secure a standard and quality of life deemed desirable and acceptable by its member First Nations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the objectives of MKO shall also include:
   1. a)protecting, promoting and advancing all inherent, treaty and Aboriginal rights of its member First Nations.
   2. b)providing technical assistance, consultative services and advice on all policies and statutes affecting all member First Nations' people.
   3. c)protecting and advancing the powers, authority and autonomy of member First Nations governments.
   4. d)promoting, protecting and advancing the rights to establish First Nations political, economical, judicial, social, language and cultural institutions deemed necessary by the member First Nations governments.
   5. e)working with all Tribal Councils, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Assembly of First Nations, and all non-affiliated First Nations on common matters, and each member First Nation of the MKO in Northern Manitoba, and all MKO First Nations peoples regardless of where they live.

3. 1.03Head Office

   - The head office of MKO shall be on the Nelson House First Nation and a branch office shall be at 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba and at such place therein as the MKO Board of Directors may from time to time decide.

4. 1.04Corporate Seal

   - The seal, an impression whereof is stamped hereunder, shall be the seal of MKO. The seal of MKO shall be in the custody of the Executive Council of Chiefs at the branch office, 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba.

ARTICLE I - BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION

1. 1.01Name

   - The name of the corporation shall be Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.

2. 1.02Objectives

   - The objectives of MKO are to generally maintain, strengthen, enhance, lobby for and defend the interests and rights of First Nation peoples within its jurisdiction and to promote, develop and secure a standard and quality of life deemed desirable and acceptable by its member First Nations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the objectives of MKO shall also include:
   1. a)protecting, promoting and advancing all inherent, treaty and Aboriginal rights of its member First Nations.
   2. b)providing technical assistance, consultative services and advice on all policies and statutes affecting all member First Nations' people.
   3. c)protecting and advancing the powers, authority and autonomy of member First Nations governments.
   4. d)promoting, protecting and advancing the rights to establish First Nations political, economical, judicial, social, language and cultural institutions deemed necessary by the member First Nations governments.
   5. e)working with all Tribal Councils, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Assembly of First Nations, and all non-affiliated First Nations on common matters, and each member First Nation of the MKO in Northern Manitoba, and all MKO First Nations peoples regardless of where they live.

3. 1.03Head Office

   - The head office of MKO shall be on the Nelson House First Nation and a branch office shall be at 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba and at such place therein as the MKO Board of Directors may from time to time decide.

4. 1.04Corporate Seal

   - The seal, an impression whereof is stamped hereunder, shall be the seal of MKO. The seal of MKO shall be in the custody of the Executive Council of Chiefs at the branch office, 200 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, Manitoba.