-- The Smoke Signal - Mississauga First Nation News --

"Our First Nation's Official News Publication Website"

Welcome

Aanii and welcome to Mississauga First Nation's official news publication website. Here you will be able to navigate through information about our Band Operations, Community Events and get a taste of our culture and heritage.

-Current Community Activities-

"For all current community activities check out the Calendars link."

Today - Visiting Health Services - Mental Health with Brian Nootchtai

• When: May 12,19,26 /11, 10am-4pm
• Where: Health Centre. For more information or to book and appointment please call
• (705-356-1621 Ext: 2201)

-Community Notices-

16th Annual OFNTSC - Student Achievement Awards - Working Together to Close The Infrastructure Gap

Posted May 16, 2011

• OFNTSC recognizes the time, dedication and sacrifice students have to make in order to to achieve their goal of graduation from College or University in the fields of Science and Technology. Read more....OFNTSC
• Forms are in pdf and are printable

Mississauga First Nation Organizational Chart (revised)

Posted May 10, 2011

• Health and Social Services Director - Roger A. Boyer II
• During this winter season, it waqs a great time of planning, and preparation for closing our fourth quarter and rolling up our fiscal year end. Click on this link to read more Organizational Chart



Mississauga First Nation Student Summer Jobs

Posted May 20, 2011

• Summer student Jobs are now started to become available. They will be posted on the jobs page of the webstie. Just click on the link and it will direct you to the job board on this website. Jobs available are the Summer Greenplan (2 students) and Summer nursing student.Summer Student Jobs



Health and Social Services Unit - Fourth Quarter Report 2010 - 1011

Posted May 9, 2011

• Health and Social Services Director - Roger A. Boyer II
• During this winter season, it waqs a great time of planning, and preparation for closing our fourth quarter and rolling up our fiscal year end. Click on this link to read more Read more...



MFN Student Honour Roll

Posted May 12, 2011

• Student List for Honour Roll - W.C. Eaket
• Congratulations goes out to the following students for their hard work in achieving their place on the Honour Roll at W.C. Eaket Secondary School Read more...



 




Notice to all Post-Secondary Students

Posted April 15, 2011

Students who will be continuing for September 2011 are to make sure their application forms are filled out and sent to the MFN Education Department By JUNE 15, 2011. If not recieved by this date, you will be placed on the waiting list. Please visit the MFN Education Departmet website for the forms.

Graduating Students, please inform MFN Education Department of your graduation date.

Meegwetch!

MAANGIIDUCK "I don't know" - Attention: All young womem ages 14-18

Posted April 15, 2011

Facilitator: Linda Vincent

Are you struggling with peer pressure, angry all the time, lack of self-esteem and self-confidence. Then this is an eight week program that is designed to help you cope with these emotions! In partnership with the MFN Education Department, Health and Social Services Unit and W.C. Eaket. This will help make healthy lifestyle choices.

Start: May 3, 2011 Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 pm. at the Miigiim Centre, on Sawmill Road

For more information, please contact the Education Department at 705-356-3197

Enjikendaasang Learning Centre - U.P.P. Online

Posted March 22/11

Upgrading for Parents with Preschoolers - Come out and participate in this free program provide by the Enjikendaasang Learning Centre.

We will be discussing parenting issues, learning about how your child develops and learns, improving your skills in (literacy, math and computers). Find out how you can help your child become school ready and gain confidence in your role as your childs first teacher.

U.P.P. Online is 5 hours/week. Students will spend 1 hour Monday and Wednesday mornings with an online teacher and 3 hours at the Learning Centre doing activities online other times during the week.

• Start Date: April 4, 2011 at the Enjikendaasang Learning Centre.
• For more information please call (705-844-2594)

Nutritional Box Program

Posted March 22/11

The Nutritional Box Program aims to provide pregnant women and families with children 0 to 6yrs with fresh fruits and vegetables once a month.

The program will follow the Canada Food Guide and encourages families to provide proper nutrition; it will incorporate recipes to help families and new moms to cook with fruits and vegetables.

Start Date: April 6, 2011 at 12pm

• If your are interested in being part of the program please call to sign-up:
• Yvette Moffatt, Family Home Visitor (705-356-1621 Ext: 2234)

Dog-By Law

March 10/11

Notice to Community - Please be aware and respect the Dog-By Law. No dogs are allowed to be running at large. If you have a dog control problem please do not hesitate to call:

• Stacy Bissiallion - (705-356-1621 Ext: 2238) - Weekdays
• Linda Chiblow - (705-356-6462) - Weekends
• Matthew Armstrong - (705-261-2476) - Weekends

Niigaaniin Office - Important Dates

Posted March 10/11

Health Card Renewal: Applications can be picked up at 62 Queen Ave (Old MNR Building), Blind River, Mon-Fri between 8:30am-5:00pm. No Appointment is Necessary.

Ontario Native Women's Association - Emerging Sector Training Project is a provincial initiative and is only available until March 31, 2011. Drop-in or call (705-356-1621 Ext: 2351) the Niigaaniin Office for more information.

Northen Ontario Energy Credit: Have you filed for the Northen Ontario Energy Credit? The deadline for the 2010 credit is June 30th, 2011. Application can be picked up at the Niigaaniin Office. You can also apply online N.O.E.C. Application.

• Please call the Niigaaniin office for more information or to make an appointment (705-356-1621 Ext: 2351).

Summer Student Employment Policy

Posted Feb 28/11

The purpose of this Statement of Policy and Procedure is to outline how jobs are provided to Mississauga First Nation students during the summer months of May to August. To read the newly revised policy please see the following link.

Summer Student Employment Policy

For more information please call the Band Office (705-356-1621)

Community Feedback - Important Questionnaires

Posted Feb 28/11

Please take the time to fill out these short questionnaires, your input is a vital part of the development of Mississauga First Nation.

• Inter-Treaty Harvesting Questionnaire
• Land Use and Resources Management Plan Questionnaire
• Survey on Environmental Priorities

Thank you for your time. If you have any quetions/concerns about Community Consultation please call 705-356-6500.

Housing Department - Residential Solar Program

Posted Feb 3/11

Applications - can be obtained at the Band Office. Please be careful to read all information about the program and fill out the application completely.

For more information about this new program please contact Monica McGregor - Housing Manager (705-356-1621).

-Great Northern Opry Show 'n' Celebration-

Honours Musician, Roger Daybutch

Posted Jan 31/11

This past saturday, at the Lester B. Pearson Theatre in Elliot Lake, The Great North Opry hosted a Show 'n' Celebration to honour one of our community members. Roger Daybutch will become the 67th inductee into The Great Northern Opry. The induction will become official at The Annual Northern Ontario Counrty Music Awards, September 17, 2011, in Sault Ste. Marie.

• The Great Northern Opry Show 'n' Celebraion feat Roger Daybutch
• Northern Ontario Country Music Association - Induction Letter
• Awards Show Poster