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.
​SENIOR MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM MANAGERS COMMITTEE
PURPOSE
  • To support and promote the vision and mission of Mississauga First Nation
  • To support and act as liaison between each of the program areas
  • To coordinate long term sustainable employment for Mississauga First Nation
  • To provide education and awareness of programs and services available to members
  • To share information and solicit assistance for programs and services
  • To coordinate activities including upcoming events and yearly planning
  • To improve communication
  • To improve service delivery
  • To support staff
  • To ensure consistency with policies and procedures
  • To develop and/or recommend policies and procedures
  • To effectively manage resources including inventory and facilities
  • To follow best practices in management
SENIOR MANAGEMENT MEMBERS
Director of Operations
Education Director
Human Resources Director
Social Services Director
Health Services Director
Niigaaniin Director
Infrastructure Director
Lands & Resources Director
Chi-Naakinagewin Director
Finance Director

PROGRAM MANAGER MEMBERS
Housing Manager
Social Services Manager
Health Services Manager
Economic Development Officer
Daycare Manager
Enjiikendaasang Manager/AdultED Principal
Women's Shelter Manager
Home & Community Care Manager
Trust Administrator
CONTACT INFORMATION
JoINT HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
PURPOSE
  • To identify, evaluate and recommend a resolution on all matters pertaining to health and safety in the workplace, to management
  • To recommend continuing education and training programs in order that all employees are knowledgeable in their rights, responsibilities and duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Mississauga First Nation Policies and Procedures
  • To address matters related to Hazardous Materials, where applicable
  • To deal with any health, safety or environmental matters that the health and Safety Committee deems appropriate
  • To work in compliance with Section 9 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
CONTACT INFORMATION
lands & resources committee
PURPOSE
  • 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.​

Lands & Resources Committee Terms of Reference
CONTACT INFORMATION
K. Sayers, L&R Director | Email | Ext. 2236
S. Bissiallon, Membership Clerk | Email | Ext. 2239
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
PURPOSE
  • 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

​Membership Committee Terms of Reference
CONTACT INFORMATION
​K. Sayers, L&R Director | Email | Ext. 2236
S. Bissiallon, Membership Clerk | Email | Ext. 2239
FINANCE COMMITTEE
PURPOSE
  • To provide guidance, assistance and ensure the accountability framework is adhered to for the overall operations of Mississauga First Nation
  • To promote efficiencies in operations
  • To ensure consistency in the preparation and processing of financial information
  • To ensure timeliness of the provision of information to Chief and Council
  • To review, revise, recommend changes to the Finance Policies and Procedures as necessary.

Finance Committee Terms of Reference
CONTACT INFORMATION
HEALTH SERVICES COMMITTEE
​​PURPOSE
MFN’s Health and Social Service Committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month.

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  [email protected], 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
INFRASTRUCTURE & HOUSING COMMITTEE
PURPOSE
  • 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
CONTACT INFORMATION
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
PURPOSE
CONTACT INFORMATION
CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE
PURPOSE
The Misswezahging Chi-Naakinagewin Committee is a committed group of volunteers, council members and staff, acting as advisers for Chief and Council regarding the process for law-making and support decision-making pertaining to Misswezahging Chi-Naakinagewin.

In the times of our ancestors, our Peoples followed and lived according to the Natural World and Natural Laws of Creation, with the understanding that Anishinaabe Naakinagewin regulated social behaviors, initiated cultural lifestyles and imparted knowledge through the generations. This knowledge passed down through stories, ceremonies and living a traditional way of life.

Revitalizing our Anishinaabe Naakinagewin is critical to living Mino-Bimaadziwin, promoting a healthy community. Not only must we revitalize our legal order, but the Chi-Naakinagewin Committee is committed to rebuilding and reinstating our culture and way of life for our members.

We are exercising our inherent right to self-government by identifying accountability practices and developing a respectful foundation based on Anishinaabe Naakinagewin. Our law making process continues to protect and preserve lands, language, and traditions within Misswezahging Territory.
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Our constitution was ratified on March 9th, 2015.

  • 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

Misswezahging Chi-Naakinagewin Committee Terms of Reference
CONTACT INFORMATION
W. Bissiallon, Chi-Naakinagewin Director
A. Sayers, Mississauga Nation & Naakinagewin Coordinator
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
PURPOSE
​The Economic Development Committee is a committed group of volunteers, council members and staff who advise Chief and Council on Economic Development related activities and support all activities pertaining to the Economic Development Department. The main committee is broken down into sub-committees that represent additional portfolios. These portfolios encompass all economic development and community development initiatives for Mississauga First Nation. They include (but are not limited to per project endeavours):
  1. Chiblow Lake Lodge – review outstanding issues presented by EDO and proposed recommendations as required
  2. MFN Aquaculture Project – receive updates and propose recommendations as required
  3. MFN Community Cannabis Project(s) – receive updates and propose recommendations as required
  4. Gaming and Casino – review outstanding issues presented by EDO and propose recommendations as required
  5. MFN Community Beautification – review outstanding issues presented by EDO and propose recommendations as required

​Ec.Dev Committee Terms of Reference
CONTACT INFORMATION
J. Cada, Economic Development Officer
Economic Development Clerk
POW-WOW COMMITTEE
PURPOSE
  • 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.
CONTACT INFORMATION
ELDERS COMMITTEE
YOUTH COMMITEE
POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CONTACT INFORMATION
K. Lofstrom, Executive Services Advisor | Email