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Update: - 05/03/12 Time 5:50pm
MP Charlie Angus in the House of Commons pays tribute to Randy Kapashesit, Chief of MoCreebec, who recently passed away in Moose Factory.
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Update: The Journey Home - 05/01/12 Time 11:00pm

Today was a beautiful day in Moose Factory. Friends and family gathered at the Cree Village Ecolodge for the final preparations to welcome Randy to his final resting place.

As the remains of Randy Kapashesit started its journey home to Moose Factory, family members and friends gathered at the Cree Village Ecolodge. It is here that a tipi has been built for Randy, and a sacred fire has been lit which will burn for four days.

After the fire ceremony, and a small feast, the friends and family gathered outside to await the plane which flew overhead and circled Moose Factory before landing in Moosonee.

The night was warm and calm for Randy’s final trip across the Moose River.

Randy is home..

Update: - 05/01/12 Time 10:50pm
For those who wish to donate any geese for the community feast on Thursday, please drop off clean geese at Mary Small by Wednesday May 2nd or at the Ecolodge.

Update:Flight from Minneapolis - 05/01/12 Time 3:30pm
Flight has just left Minneapolis and is on route to Moosonee and is expected to arrive around 8:00 p.m.

Update: Transportation of Body from Minneapolis, - 04/30/12 Time 4:30pm

We have received word from the family for the following travel arrangements, Wabusk Air will be arriving in Minneapolis Tuesday May 1st at 11 a.m. to pick up the body of the Late Chief Randy Kapashesit. His sister Brenda and his son Ajuawuk will accompany the body as the final journey begins to Moose Factory and is expected to arrive in Moosonee approximately 4 hours from departure time in Minnesota.

Procession of Services:
Wednesday May 2, 2012
9:00 a.m. Lie in State at the Cree Village Ecolodge
7:00 p.m. Family Service at Cree Village Ecolodge

After the Family Service has concluded, those who wish to stay and participate in the Wake Cememory can do so. This will carry on throughout the night til morning.

Thursday May 3rd, 2012 – 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Final Viewing (location to be confirmed)
12 Noon Funeral Service to begin (location to be confirmed)

We thank you for your patience and understanding in this difficult time. We are currently waiting for confirmation on the location for the Funeral Service. Once it has been determine, we will provide a final update.

Update on Arrangements - 04/28/12 Time 3:36pm
We have just received word from the family on arrangements for the next coming days. It has been decided that a Charter from Moosonee will fly to Minneapolis on Tuesday May 1st to bring the body of the Late Chief Randy Kapashesit home.
If all goes well, we are anticipating that the Family Service will proceed Wednesday Evening and the Funeral Service to follow Thursday May 3rd. As location and times are confirmed, we will post here on our website to keep all informed.
We hope to have final confirmation on Monday April 30th so that those who are planning to attend can finalize their travel arrangements.
During this difficult time, we appreciate your patience.
Thank you
MoCreebec Council

Update:Electronic Money Transfer - 04/28/12 Time 1:06pm
It has been brought to our attention that there are individuals wishing to make a financial contribution via Electronic Money Transfers (EMT). Arrangements have been made to make this possible. Electronic Money Transfers have been authorized to be accepted by Michael Jolly and can be emailed to michael.jolly@mocreebec.com. If you wish to use this option, please include your email and mailing address so that MoCreebec Council can issue you a receipt for your donation.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Allan Jolly.
Thank you
MoCreebec Council

Update:Family Request for Donations - 04/27/12 Time 4:00pm
As arrangements are being made to bring Chief Randy Kapashesit home from Minneapolis, USA accompanied by his loved ones! The Family is making a request for financial assistance in this difficult time as they make their journey to Moose Factory. Travel arrangements are to transport Randy from Minneapolis to Toronto on to Timmins and then a final flight to Moosonee. Donations towards the cost of transporting late Randy Kapashesit can be sent or made to:
MoCreebec Council
P.0. Box 4
Moose Factory, Ontario, Canada
P0L 1W0

Update - 04/27/12
April 27th, 2012 @ 11:02am...A Memorial Service will be held in Minneapolis at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday April 28th for the friends and family of the Late Randy Kapashesit.
Plans are underway to bring Randy home to Moose Factory early next week and if all goes well that local services may happen mid-week. As service details are confirmed by the family, we will post here on our website to keep all updated.
MoCreebec Council

Update - 04/26/12
April 26th, 2012 @ 1:45pm...Arrangements are currently under way to transport the late Randy Kapashesit home.
Expected arrival is on Monday, April 30th, 2012. Funeral arangements are unknown at this time.
- MoCreebec Council

ONTARIO REGIONAL CHIEF ANGUS TOULOUSE OFFERS CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF CHIEF KAPASHESIT - 04/27/12
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GRAND CHIEF STAN LOUTTIT OFFERS CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ON THE PASSING OF CHIEF KAPASHESIT - 04/26/12
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NISHNAWBE ASKI NATION OFFERS CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ON THE PASSING OF CHIEF KAPASHESIT - 04/25/12
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From the office of the MoCreebec Council of the Cree Nation - 04/25/12
We sadly give notice to all aboriginal people and organizations in Canada, the sudden passing of Chief Randy Kapashesit. Randy had a massive heart attack at 3:00 am this morning of Wednesday April 25th and passed away.
As information becomes available, we will update here on our website.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Kapashesit family and the MoCreebec Council family.
Messages can be relayed direct by email to: allan.jolly@mocreebec.com

Thanks!
- Allan Jolly - Councillor

National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo offers condolences - 04/25/12
Ottawa (ON) – Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo offered the following statement of condolence regarding today’s passing of MoCreebec Council of the Cree Nation Chief Randy Kapashesit.
Message from National Chief.

MoCreebec launches its new website - 09/27/10
MoCreebec is proud to announce the launch of our new website! We envision our site to be your source for all the latest news and information regarding MoCreebec and our region. Stay tuned during the coming weeks for the latest updates.

Thanks!
- The MoCreebec Staff