Mississauga First Nation
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Mississauga First Nation is a First Nation referred to as Mississauga #8.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- November 2015: The community was commended for the ratification of its community constitution.[2]
- March 2016: The community was led for many years by Douglas Daybutch, who served as both Chief and Councillor. In 1994, the nation settled a land claim that added a large northern boundary to its territory. Infrastructure projects including the Dreamcatchers Complex, a daycare, and a water plant were made possible by a 1994 settlement.[3]
- September 2016: The community is the third First Nation in Ontario to ratify its own community-created constitution. As of September 2016, the community is focused on creating, formalizing, and enforcing laws through its new constitution. The community is working to realign with five other Mississauga communities: Alderville, Curve Lake, Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha, and New Credit.[4]
- March 2017: Community member Erin Chiblow participated in discussions regarding the challenges faced by entrepreneurial youth.[5]
- April 2017: It is the home community of forward Hunter Chiblow.[6]
- November 2019: The community expressed interest in and participated in the archaeological monitor training program in 2019.[7]
- February 2021: The community is a member of the North Shore Tribal Council.[8]
- May 2021: The community is the home of actor Jennifer Bobiwash.[9]
- June 2021: The community is the home of Kaylem Daybutch, a recipient of the James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Award.[10]
- July 2021: The community's powwow grounds are the intended final location for the mural Kwewog Giiwednog — Women of the North. The mural was previously displayed on a highway billboard near this community on Highway 17.[11]
- January 2022: The community intervened in a Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission hearing on November 24, 2021, regarding a uranium refinery license. Members expressed concerns that the Cameco facility is located only one mile from their on-reserve community on their traditional lands. The leadership and community members developed over 25 recommendations focused on environmental protection and the ongoing duty to consult.[12]
- February 2022: The nation is part of the Nisoonag Partnership investigating residential school sites. Leadership expressed hope that the search for unmarked graves would bring closure to families and communities.[13]
- July 2022: The community is using funding to improve energy literacy and training for its members. Mississauga First Nation is facilitating member access to the Ontario Electricity Support Program and the Energy Affordability Program.[14]
- September 2022: The community hosted an all-teams baseball tournament on August 27, 2022. A dinner and awards ceremony for the league was held at the community's Community Centre Complex.[15]
- January 2024: The community is a member of the healthcare integration initiative announced in October 2022.[16]
- December 2025: The community partnered with the Town of Blind River to install trilingual signage on the Trans Canada Trail. The partnership recognizes the historical role of the community's people in the local economy since the 1700s.[17]
- September 2026: The community's leader, Brent Niganobe, spoke out against Métis territorial claims in the area in 2026. The community continues to exercise inherent and treaty rights throughout its traditional territory.[18]
- October 2026: Laura Mayer is a citizen of this First Nation.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "National gathering brings Indigenous midwives together in Thunder Bay", Anishinabek News, 6 October 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Leadership looking forward to Social and Education days in Sault Ste. Marie", Anishinabek News, 3 November 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Long-time Chief Douglas Daybutch passes into the Spirit World", Anishinabek News, 15 March 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chief Reg Niganobe nominated for the Premier’s Award", Anishinabek News, 30 September 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Entrepreneurs meet to discuss and develop future program for Anishinabek Educational Institute", Anishinabek News, 28 March 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek hockey players shoot to win at upcoming tournament", Anishinabek News, 25 April 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Northern First Nations participate in Archaeological Monitor Training", Anishinabek News, 26 November 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New First Nation campaign to promote skilled trades as first-choice careers underway", Anishinabek News, 26 February 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Mississauga #8 actor featured in Santa Monica theater’s Solo Stories, Six Women, Six Lives, Six Stories series", Anishinabek News, 13 May 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Mississauga #8 First Nation youth honoured with writing award", Anishinabek News, 18 June 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Indigenous artist explores artistic process of newest exhibition installment at Thunder Bay Art Gallery", Anishinabek News, 27 July 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Mississauga First Nation intervenes in Cameco application for license renewal", Anishinabek News, 10 January 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Nisoonag Partnership to direct search at Spanish Residential School sites", Anishinabek News, 21 February 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New programs and projects demonstrate Indigenous communities taking a leading role in Ontario’s Energy Sector", Anishinabek News, 18 July 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Jays Care supports Indigenous youth through baseball", Anishinabek News, 14 September 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Maamwesying Ontario Health Team and Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre solidify Collaboration Agreement with signing ceremony", Anishinabek News, 23 January 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Building stronger Indigenous-owned and operated businesses together", Anishinabek News, 5 December 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin responds to Métis land purchase in the Robinson Huron Treaty territory", Anishinabek News, 5 September 2026 (archived copy; original article).