Mississauga First Nation Library

"The Library works in conjunction with

The Mississauga First Nation Education Department

to bring programs and services to the community"

About Us

The Mississauga First Nation Library has been in operation since 1986. Since this time we have grown out of a tiny one room Library to a building we share with the Enjikendaasaang Learning Centre.

We, in co-operation with the Education Department, work together to promote literacy and reading in our community.

The Library is funded in part by The Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation. We have links with the Ontario Library Service - North and Ontario Library Association. As a First Nation we are a member of The First Nation Library Advisory Committee.

The Meaning behind our Logo - The birchbark scroll was used for writing down important parts of our history to preserve it. The Thunderbird is the signature used by the Mississauga's in the past when dealing with treaties and the government. The eagle feathers are used to communicate with the creator and allow the person to talk holding the feather.

Servcies We Offer

  • Books to loan
  • Videos to loan
  • Computers with Internet access
  • Large print books
  • Child Learning Station
  • Interlibrary loans
  • Reference and reasearch materials
  • 2 E-readers for use in the library
  • 2 I-pads for use in the library
  • Various links to on-line Resources for the Student, and community members alike.
  • A little lounge with Sofa and Chair for you to relax when reading

Book Collections

The Mississauga First Nation LibraryCollections are made up of books owned by Mississauga First Nation and supplemental texts are on loan from Ontario Library Service - North. We also subscribe to the rotating blocks -native and non-native books from this service which we keep for a period of four months. These nooks include newer titles than those found in supplemental texts.

We are currently in the process of adding a Native Resource section to the Library. We have various books in our collection that deal with First Nation information, and local information of the Mississauga First Nation.


E-Resources

Mississauga First Nation has access to a large selection of electronic resources (databases) made possible by The Ministry of Tourism and Culture.

Hours of Operation


Monday to Thursday - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Monday to Thursday Evenings: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Sunday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm


The Smoke Signal

The Mississauga First Nation has become the location where the community newletter, The Smoke Signal, is published. The community newsletter is printed quarterly and is sent to all Mississauga First nation memebrs on and off reserve.

It is used as an informational tool. letting members know about the current affairs of Band Operations, Programs and Services. It also covers a range of information including current health, governmental, family and fun topics.

Check out The Smoke Signal Online @ www.mississaugi.com

For more information please call The Mississauga First Nation Library 1- 705-356-3590.