Committees

Welcome to the Committees page, created to promote transparency and communication within our community. Mississauga First Nation understands the importance of collaboration and collective decision-making. That's why committees are an essential part of our community.

Committees bring together individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives to work towards a common goal. They provide a platform for community members to have their voices heard and contribute to decision-making processes. Through committees, we can address issues that affect our community and develop solutions that are tailored to our unique needs.

Committees also help to build stronger relationships between community members. By working together, we can foster trust, respect, and understanding among individuals from diverse backgrounds. This promotes a sense of unity and solidarity, which is essential for the well-being of our community.
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In summary, committees play a crucial role in empowering community members and promoting collaboration towards common goals. We invite you to explore this page to learn more about the committees in our community and how you can get involved.
LANDS & RESOURCES COMMITTEE
  • Assist with the development of the land administration system;
  • Advise Chief and Council on matters respecting Mississauga First Nation lands;
  • Recommend laws, resolutions, policies and practises respecting the management of Mississauga First Nation land to Chief and Council;
  • Hold regular meetings and special meetings of the Committee members to discuss land issues and make recommendation to chief an council on the resolution of these land matters;
  • Assist with the flow of information on land issues between Band members and Band Council;
  • In consultation with the Community, ensure that rules and procedures are developed that address the following matters:
    • Environment protection and assessment in relation to MFN land;
    • Any outstanding issues on the resolution of disputes in relation to MFN land;
    • Inter-Treaty Harvesting Strategy;
    • Land use planning and zoning;
    • Section 39 respecting the spousal separation and;
    • Other duties as assigned by Chief and Council.​
COMMITTEE MEMBERS (2023-2027) TERM
• Denise Boyer-Payette (Council Portfolio Holder)
• Glen Morningstar (Council Portfolio Holder)
• Amanda Sayers
• Monica McGregor
• Jason Dafoe
• Brian Bissaillion
• Lawrence Payette Sr.
• Ken MacLeod
• Conrad Bobiwash
• Greg Daybutch
• Rita Chiblow
NON-VOTING ADMIN. MEMBERS
• Stacy Bissiallon, Lands & Membership Registry Clerk
CONTACT INFORMATION
K. Sayers, Lands & Resources Director | Email | Ext. 2236
S. Bissiallon, Lands & Membership Registry Clerk | Email | Ext. 2239
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
  • Preserve and promote the integrity and identity of the Mississauga First Nation
  • Determine who shares the rights and obligations of membership
  • Provide Council with the necessary support required to consider new proposed By-Laws
  • Agree to effectively resolve concerns and answer questions regarding our Election Code.
  • Responsible for Mississauga First Nation membership issues
COMMITTEE MEMBERS (2023-2027) TERM
• Ryne Boyer-Denis (Council Portfolio Holder)
• Janey Morningstar (Council Portfolio Holder)
• Brent Bissiallon (Council Portfolio Holder)
• Crystal Chiblow
• Monica McGregor
NON-VOTING ADMIN. MEMBERS
• Stacy Bissiallon, Lands & Membership Registry Clerk
CONTACT INFORMATION
K. Sayers, Lands & Resources Director | Email | Ext. 2236
S. Bissiallon, Lands & Membership Registry Clerk | Email | Ext. 2239
CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE (CHI-NAAKINAGEWIN/LAW DEVELOPMENT)
  • Responsible for the implementation of Mississauga First Nation Constitution
  • To plan and secure community consultation into the future by developing and ensuring effective communication
  • To continue addressing community issues and concerns regarding the MFN legal development
  • To provide support and direction to community citizens by ensuring the MFN Citizens will be exercising their right to self-government
  • To lobby for and secure adequate resources, (human, natural, physical, and financial) for the continuous growth of the community, land base and different levels of the constitution
  • To implement and communicate community drive proves that provides a strong membership voice into all matters affecting Misswezahging First Nation Government
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
• Peyton Pitawanakwat (Council Portfolio Holder)
• Joan Daybutch (Council Portfolio Holder)
• Gloria Daybutch (Council Portfolio Holder)
• Nancy Whitehead
• Roberta Boyer
• Kathleen Lofstrom
• Monica McGregor
• Roger Daybutch
• Bev Daybutch
• Laura Mayer
• Tracy Houston
• Debbie Mayer
NON-VOTING ADMIN. MEMBERS
• Wilma Bissiallon, Chi-Naakinagewin Director
• Amanda Sayers, Mississauga Nation & Naakinagewin Coordinator
CONTACT INFORMATION
W. Bissiallon, Chi-Naakinagewin Director | Email | Ext. 2233
A. Sayers, Mississauga Nation & Naakinagewin Coordinator | Email | Ext. 2213
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MFN’s Health and Social Service Committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month.
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​Community members who are not part of the committee may have their program inquiries or community health and social services concerns addressed at these meetings by submitting it in writing.

Envelopes marked “HSS Committee – Confidential” can be left at the health center, an email message can be sent to  HSScommittee@mississaugi.com, or you can use the form to the right to contact us as well.

​Concerns or inquiries should be dated and preferably include a proposed recommendation or resolution. ​
  • To develop a working familiarity with existing programs and services within the Health & Social Services Unit.
  • To develop a working familiarity with partnering health and social agencies that provide on-site services to the community membership.
  • To ensure enquiries from the membership are brought to the attention of the Committee in a constructive and ethical manner, for deliberations and follow-up, where appropriate.
  • To assist in community education of programs and services, including service limitations, confidentiality requirements and program or client eligibility, assessments and criteria.
  • To identify gaps in services, recognize barriers to service delivery and make viable and constructive recommendations to the Unit, both on a long-term and short-term basis.
  • To participate in the planning and development of new/enhanced services or the restructuring of existing programs in partnership with the Health &Social Services team.
  • To respect the different professional and traditional approaches to care and recognize the strengths of programs and program workers.
  • To review quality assurance indicators and evaluation results to ensure the Unit’s financial resources are maximized for the benefit of the community membership.
  • To review quality assurance indicators and receive membership concerns to ensure that services are being equitably and equally delivered within the Mississauga First Nation.
  • To ensure programs are responsive to the needs of the First Nation by reviewing reports, work plans, budgets, and policies, and providing constructive feedback/recommendations.
CONTACT INFORMATION
R. Peltier, Health Services Manager | Email | Ext. 2230
​G. Daybutch, Social Services Director | Email | Ext. 2240
​K. Daybutch, Social Services Manager | Email | Ext. 2242
HOUSING COMMITTEE
  • To provide accurate information to and/on inquiries from the membership regarding housing issues
  • To make recommendations to Chief and Council according to the Housing Policies
  • To ensure that Mississauga First Nation Housing standards are responsive to the needs of the its members
  • To be/stay informed on relevant issues pertaining to housing
  • To provide input based on own observations and experience to identify (new/existing) housing needs
  • To volunteer when able, to assist with tasks, activities, and functions related to housing
  • To identify gaps in service, barriers, strengths in all areas of housing
  • To participate in the planning and development of housing strategies
  • To make recommendations on ways to communicate information, on housing issues, to the First Nation members
  • To promote communications, on housing issues with the membership by developing a communication strategy
COMMITTEE MEMBERS (2021)
• Robbie (Thomas) Morningstar
• Christine Owl
• Theresa McCallum
• Natalie Chiblow
• Stacy Bissaillon
• Brian Cada
• Laura Mayer
NON-VOTING ADMIN. MEMBERS
• Monica McGregor, Housing Manager
• Kelly McCallum, Housing Admin. Assistant
CONTACT INFORMATION
M. McGregor, Housing Manager | Email | Ext. 2217 
K. McCallum, Housing Admin. Assistant | Email | Ext. 2244
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
• Ryne Boyer-Denis (Council Portfolio Holder)
• Robert Morningstar
• Nanette Boyer (Council Portfolio Holder)
• Wilma Bissiallon
• Shawna Boyer
NON-VOTING MEMBERS
• Debbie Mayer, Education Director
• Denise Payette, Post-Secondary Administrator
CONTACT INFORMATION
D. Mayer, Education Director | Email | Ext. 2301
​D. Boyer-Payette, Post-Secondary Administrator | Email | Ext. 2302
POW-WOW COMMITTEE
  • To act as an advisory to Chief and Council Pow-Wow related issues
  • To make informed recommendations and motions to Chief and Council
  • To keep accurate financial records of the committee’s accounts and report it to Chief an Council in the minutes
  • To act as a forum for community members to access cultural information
  • To fundraise, organize and promote committee sponsored events
  • To actively participate in all committee meetings and committee sponsored events
  • To develop and implement objectives each new term to meet the goals of the committee.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
• Peyton Pitawanakwat (Council Portfolio Holder)
• Janey Morningstar (Council Portfolio Holder)
NON-VOTING ADMIN. MEMBERS
• Dana Boyer, Anishinaabe Aaadziwin Manager
CONTACT INFORMATION
D. Boyer, Anishinaabe Aaadziwin Manager | Email | Ext. 2257
ELDERS COMMITTEE
Responsible for the Elder’s activity planning.
YOUTH COMMITTEE
Responsible for the Youth activity planning.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
• Brent Niganobe (Council Portfolio Holder)
• Chad Boyer
• Conrad Bobiwash
• Denise Boyer-Payette (Council Portfolio Holder)
• Glen Morningstar (Council Portfolio Holder)
• ​Janey Morningstar (Council Portfolio Holder)
• Kelly Daybutch
• Michelle Martin
• Natalie Chiblow
• Noella Brown
• ​Robert Morningstar
• Ryne Boyer-Denis ​(Council Portfolio Holder)
• Stephany Stevens 
• ​Theresa McCallum
NON-VOTING MEMBERS
• Jon Cada, Economic Development Officer
• Tammy King, Economic Development Clerk
CONTACT INFORMATION
J. Cada, Economic Development Officer | Email | Ext. 2223
​T. King, Economic Development Clerk | Email | Ext. 2260
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Infrastructure Director | Email | Ext. 2219
POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
JUSTICE CIRCLE
​CONTACT INFORMATION
M. Chiblow, Debakinagewin Enagaadoot (Justice Circle) | Email | Ext. 2356
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CONTACT INFORMATION
K. Lofstrom, Executive Assistant | Email