Chi-Naakinagewin
Important Chi-Naakinagwin Notices & News
May 6, 2020:
November 9th, 2022: Community notice regarding an amendment to the Community Protection Law.
Please click here to read full notice: Nov. 9-22 Community Notice
Please click here to read full notice: Nov. 9-22 Community Notice
June 3, 2020:
aaniin - from amanda sayers
June 3, 2020
Aaniin,
My name is Amanda Sayers, I am a Mississauga First Nation band member and grew up in Iron Bridge, ON. I recently accepted employment with Mississauga First Nation as the Chi-Naakinagewin Coordinator. In relief of Laura Mayer, who is on maternity leave, I am quite excited to start this position, be back in the community and to be part of this truly amazing policy development work. I look forward to taking on the responsibilities and challenges that go with being a policy researcher for the community, both within the community and outside.
To give you a sense of my previous accomplishments, I attended Sault College for Native Specialization and Social Work. At Algoma University, I majored in Sociology. In previous work, I was positioned at the Indian Friendship Centre as an at-risk youth worker in Red Lake, ON. I also worked with high-risk youth in Sault Ste. Marie, ON with the friendship centre.
My passion is based in social services. Specifically, helping First Nations communities and young families early on when they are establishing their careers. Being a representative/advocate for our families and children helps give them a voice so they are heard and that we can support them.
I feel like this position for me will help strengthen my knowledge, understanding and ideas for how to make these issues more visible and develop support systems that can be developed more practically and efficiently.
I hope everyone is well and that you’re all staying safe while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make us find new ways to work collaboratively and effectively. Remember to take care of yourself, your family’s well-being and mental health through this trying time.
If you’d like to reach out and learn more about my new role, I can be contacted at [email protected]
Miigwetch,
Amanda Sayers
Chi-Naakinagewin Coordinator
Aaniin,
My name is Amanda Sayers, I am a Mississauga First Nation band member and grew up in Iron Bridge, ON. I recently accepted employment with Mississauga First Nation as the Chi-Naakinagewin Coordinator. In relief of Laura Mayer, who is on maternity leave, I am quite excited to start this position, be back in the community and to be part of this truly amazing policy development work. I look forward to taking on the responsibilities and challenges that go with being a policy researcher for the community, both within the community and outside.
To give you a sense of my previous accomplishments, I attended Sault College for Native Specialization and Social Work. At Algoma University, I majored in Sociology. In previous work, I was positioned at the Indian Friendship Centre as an at-risk youth worker in Red Lake, ON. I also worked with high-risk youth in Sault Ste. Marie, ON with the friendship centre.
My passion is based in social services. Specifically, helping First Nations communities and young families early on when they are establishing their careers. Being a representative/advocate for our families and children helps give them a voice so they are heard and that we can support them.
I feel like this position for me will help strengthen my knowledge, understanding and ideas for how to make these issues more visible and develop support systems that can be developed more practically and efficiently.
I hope everyone is well and that you’re all staying safe while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make us find new ways to work collaboratively and effectively. Remember to take care of yourself, your family’s well-being and mental health through this trying time.
If you’d like to reach out and learn more about my new role, I can be contacted at [email protected]
Miigwetch,
Amanda Sayers
Chi-Naakinagewin Coordinator
The Chi-Naakinagewin Department is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering Mississauga legal development projects.
The department also oversees restorative justice through the Debaakinagewin Enagadoot, works with the Wiindamaagewin Enagaadoot to share information from all departments both internally and externally.
The Mississaugi Nation Coordinator Liaison ensures that Mississauga First Nation remains aligned with the values and vision of the Mississaugi Nation.
The department also oversees restorative justice through the Debaakinagewin Enagadoot, works with the Wiindamaagewin Enagaadoot to share information from all departments both internally and externally.
The Mississaugi Nation Coordinator Liaison ensures that Mississauga First Nation remains aligned with the values and vision of the Mississaugi Nation.
Enacted laws
Community Safe Law
Enacted on May 28th, 2019. Mississauga First Nation deems it advisable and in the best interests of Mississauga First Nation to enact a Law to provide for the protection of the community, children, and vulnerable individuals on Mississauga Lands from violent crime, exposure to illegal drugs, and sexual exploitation and abuse. More content to the law includes:
Waste Management
Enacted on July 1st, 2019. Mississauga First Nation members have voiced their environmental concerns with the past landfill site, contamination from the landfill site, and the practices related to operating, maintaining, and using the waste management depot. More content to the law includes:
Community Approval Law
Enacted on July 1st, 2019. The purpose of this law is to consolidate community decision-making processes. Any reference to ratification procedures in any law, by-law, act, agreement, policy, or proposal will be superseded by the Community Approval Law. More content to the law includes:
Noise Control
Enacted January 6th, 2019. Considered to be expedient and necessary for the benefit, comfort, and safety of the inhabitants of the Mississauga First Nation to provide for the prevention of noise on the reserve. More content to the law includes:
Business Licensing Law
Enaacted July 1st, 2019. The Business License Law was developed to record and regulate businesses in Mississauga First Nation. Council wishes to implement a business permitting system to track and regulate the conduct of businesses within the community. More content to the law includes:
Enacted on May 28th, 2019. Mississauga First Nation deems it advisable and in the best interests of Mississauga First Nation to enact a Law to provide for the protection of the community, children, and vulnerable individuals on Mississauga Lands from violent crime, exposure to illegal drugs, and sexual exploitation and abuse. More content to the law includes:
- Trespassing
- Residency and access rights
- Public access
Waste Management
Enacted on July 1st, 2019. Mississauga First Nation members have voiced their environmental concerns with the past landfill site, contamination from the landfill site, and the practices related to operating, maintaining, and using the waste management depot. More content to the law includes:
- Waste disposal
- Enforcement and contracting
- Curbside collection
Community Approval Law
Enacted on July 1st, 2019. The purpose of this law is to consolidate community decision-making processes. Any reference to ratification procedures in any law, by-law, act, agreement, policy, or proposal will be superseded by the Community Approval Law. More content to the law includes:
- Chief and Council responsibilities
- Voters list
- Voting Officer
Noise Control
Enacted January 6th, 2019. Considered to be expedient and necessary for the benefit, comfort, and safety of the inhabitants of the Mississauga First Nation to provide for the prevention of noise on the reserve. More content to the law includes:
- General prohibitions
- Exemptions
- Grant of exemption by Council
Business Licensing Law
Enaacted July 1st, 2019. The Business License Law was developed to record and regulate businesses in Mississauga First Nation. Council wishes to implement a business permitting system to track and regulate the conduct of businesses within the community. More content to the law includes:
- Prohibitions
- Exemptions
- Application and business permits
legal development schedule
Name (click for draft) |
Draft |
1st Read |
2nd Read |
3rd Read |
MFN Mtg |
L&R Com |
Public Post |
04/24/2019 |
01/08/2020 |
02/19/2020 |
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03/03/2020 |
10/07/2019 |
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01/09/2019 |
11/13/2019 |
01/08/2019 |
06/09/2021 |
03/03/2019 |
n/a |
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TBC |
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Residency Law |
TBC |
- |
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TBC |
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Governance Reform |
TBC |
- |
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Abinojii Inakonigewin (NSTC Child Welfare Law) |
TBC |
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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cHI-nAAKINAGEWIN dIRECTOR
The Chi-Naakinagewin Director holds a central role in coordinating the Governance, Legal, Judicial, and Economic Development activities of Mississauga First Nation. Reporting to the Director of Operations, they facilitate communication between Chief & Council and the Chi-Naakinagewin Department, ensuring the implementation of policies, guidelines, and strategies. Responsibilities include supervising staff, assisting with performance evaluations, supporting Chief & Council directives, updating the Comprehensive Community Plan, maintaining the Risk Register, and preparing annual reports. They also oversee legal, justice, and economic development initiatives, advocate for diversion from the criminal justice system, and collaborate with various departments and organizations. |
nAAKINAGEWIN cOORDINATOR
The Naakinagewin Coordinator collaborates closely with Chi-Naakinagewin staff to execute the department's mandate, involving resource acquisition, effective community consultation, and external collaboration for successful program development. Ensuring quality control and transparent communication with community members, senior management, and stakeholders is paramount. Reporting to the Chi-Naakinagewin Director, the role encompasses overseeing legal development activities for Mississauga First Nation, including organizing constitutional implementation, conducting workshops, supporting the Constitution Committee, coordinating project activities, producing progress reports, and participating in stakeholder engagements. The Coordinator also contributes to budget tracking, report preparation, and post-project evaluations, while planning timelines and milestones using project management methods. |
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debAKINAGEWIN eNAGAADOOT (jUSTICE CIRCLE)
The Debaakinagewin Enaagadoot at Mississauga First Nation is tasked with overseeing the implementation and progress of the Debaakinagewin Circle project, utilizing Anishinaabe principles of justice for decisions related to criminal diversion, appeals, governance, and mediation. Reporting to the Chi-Naakinagewin Director, they will engage in community facilitation, attend stakeholder meetings, ensure regular Circle sessions, assist in training and policy development, coordinate Circle logistics, maintain records, liaise with courts and law enforcement, manage budgets, provide reports to various stakeholders, and engage in administrative tasks. |
wIINDAMAAGEWIN eNAGAADOOT (cOMMUNICATIONS)
The Wiindamaagewin Enaagadoot at Mississauga First Nation is responsible for devising and executing an effective communications strategy to enhance community engagement and transparency. Reporting to the Chi-Naakinagewin Director, the role involves developing standardized communication approaches, managing social media platforms, assisting with the OneFeather voting service communication, transitioning the community newsletter, coordinating a Wiindamaagewin Committee, researching and implementing alternative communication methods, facilitating citizen participation, and promoting the program through outreach and presentations. The Enaagadoot will ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to communication policies while exploring technological tools for engagement and developing branding guidelines for MFN materials. |
Contact Information
W. Bissiallon, Chi-Naakinagewin Director
A. Sayers, Naakinagewin Coordinator
A. Chiblow, Debakinagewin Enagaadoot
S. Richer, ByLaw Services Officer
C. Corbiere, Wiindamaagewin Enagaadoot
A. Sayers, Naakinagewin Coordinator
A. Chiblow, Debakinagewin Enagaadoot
S. Richer, ByLaw Services Officer
C. Corbiere, Wiindamaagewin Enagaadoot
LOCATION
64 Park Road
PO BOX 1299
Mississauga First Nation
P0R 1B0
64 Park Road
PO BOX 1299
Mississauga First Nation
P0R 1B0