Education

Education connects teachings of the past with dreams for future generations.
The overall operations of the Mississauga First Nation Education Department are under the direct supervision of the Education Director who is supervised by the Director of Operations.  A Band Council member is designated with the Education Portfolio and is responsible to address Educational concerns at the regular scheduled Band Council meetings.  The Education Committee is comprised of community members who volunteer their time, and energy to assist in overseeing community needs regarding education, advising the Education Director of community input and establishing a vision for future generations
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Special Education
Special Education Program (SEP) programs and services are divided into two categories: direct service delivery and indirect service delivery.  Seventy five (75) percent of expenditures must be for direct services with the remaining amount of twenty five (25) percent of SEP funding being allocated to the indirect services categories.
Mississauga First Nation Education Department has identified the following categories which programming will be delivered according to INAC guidelines.  Mississauga First Nation Special Education program supports three employees: Native Student Mentors at St. Mary’s, Blind River Public School, and WC Eaket.
DAYCARE
The Mississauga First Nation Day Care is a non-profit organization and it is licensed under the Child Care and Early Years Act by the Ministry of Education.​
Elementary & Secondary
​​The MFN Education Department administers the provisions of services to students attending Elementary and Secondary Schools. These services are provided within the limitations of funding. Accordingly, these policies and procedures ensure that any financial support which is being afforded to a student is regulated and monitored. Particulars within these guidelines also ensure that financial support is justified and distributed fairly to qualifying students.
post-secondary
The Mississauga First Nation Education Department provides financial, academic, and personal support for all Mississauga First Nation Band Members who are seeking Post-Secondary Education within available funds.

The objective of the Post-Secondary Program is to assist Mississauga First Nation Students to gain a Post-Secondary education and to graduate with the qualifications and skills necessary to pursue individual careers.

Eligibility for financial assistance will be based on available funds for the different levels of programming leading to a College Certificate or Diploma, University Undergraduate Degree, Professional Degree, Graduate Degree, Masters or a Doctorate (Ph.D.). ​
ADULT EDUCATION
The Adult Education Centre provides credit courses to assist people in achieving their Secondary School educational goals, as well as enjoying increased independence.

Book Club, Wellness Wednesdays, and other activities are happening weekly at Adult Ed and individuals who participate in Wellness Wednesday and other programs and activities at Enjikendaasang and Adult Ed will receive MFN Learning Dollars! Opening your Education Savings Account is easy, please visit to learn more.

If you have any questions about this program, please contact the Enjiikendaasang Manager/Principal-Adult Ed.
BUSSING
School bussing services are provided for the safe transportation of all students of Mississauga First Nation. Each Principal will provide the Education Department with a list of all students who have been assigned to their bus and any revisions will be immediately provided as deemed necessary throughout the school year.
Enjikendaasing Literacy and Basic Skills Program
The Enjikendaasing Literacy and Basic Skills Program is an Employment Ontario program, funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario through the Canada-Ontario Job Fund Agreement.

​Please join us weekly for Wellness Wednesdays! We provide tea and coffee, as well as lunch. Individuals who participate in Wellness Wednesday and other programs and activities at Enjikendaasang and Adult Ed will receive MFN Learning Dollars! Opening your Education Savings Account is easy, please visit to learn more.

If you have any questions about this program, please contact the Literacy Instructor.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION Director
The Education Director's role at Mississauga First Nation involves managing and coordinating various education programs and services, including Post-Secondary, Secondary, Elementary, Adult Education, literacy, language, summer student employment, special needs, transportation, and library programs. The goal is to enhance student success and elevate education levels within the community. This position reports to the Director of Operations and encompasses program development, community engagement, policy implementation, financial management, human resources oversight, and collaboration with various committees and agencies. The Education Director is responsible for developing budgets, monitoring expenses, ensuring compliance with policies, participating in committees, promoting education services, and maintaining administrative tasks. The role aims to improve the quality of education services and foster collaboration with other departments to serve the membership effectively.
post-secondary administrator
The Post-Secondary Administrator's role at Mississauga First Nation involves delivering the Post-Secondary Program to both on-reserve and off-reserve students. This includes coordinating activities that support educational studies, assisting with action plan development for career and educational goals, and fostering Anishnabek culture within program delivery. The administrator manages around 60-75 students and ensures compliance with established policies. Networking with institutions, other First Nations, and relevant associations is crucial. Student support services are a key responsibility, involving advocacy, orientation, application processing, funding eligibility assessment, referrals, and regular communication. Financial and monitoring tasks include managing budgets, handling cheque requisitions, responding to inquiries, monitoring budget variances, and providing progress reports. Collaboration in policy development, participation in cultural and social development activities, and maintaining financial administration of the program are integral to the role. The administrator is expected to plan, implement policies, participate in committees, and contribute to youth-focused initiatives.
w.c.e. traditional student mentor
Enjiikendaasang Manager
The Enjiikendaasang Manager's role involves providing Mississauga First Nation and other adult residents with opportunities to attain their secondary school diploma through various credit course methods. Reporting to the Education Director, the manager is responsible for program coordination, budget management, policy development, and supervising a staff of 3-4. They ensure compliance with inspection requirements, manage curriculum subjects for adult learners, collaborate with other professionals, design courses, teach in a multi-cultural setting, prepare materials, assess student progress, maintain records, issue transcripts, and diplomas, and participate in departmental activities and training. This role aims to empower adult learners to achieve their educational goals while adhering to Ministry of Education standards.
Data Input Developer
The Data Input Developer is responsible for inputting, integrating, testing, verifying, and maintaining databases related to reporting, ensuring compliance with government regulations. Key functions include entering text and numerical data from source documents, verifying accuracy, sorting data, correcting errors, generating reports, maintaining data confidentiality, responding to queries, and adhering to data integrity and security policies. The role requires experience in data entry, software design, implementation, documentation, problem analysis, resolution, and maintenance. Additionally, the developer must have a good understanding of office equipment usage and troubleshooting.
Native Student Mentor
The Native Student Support Mentor's role is to assist Aboriginal elementary students in achieving success both academically and within the Mississauga First Nation community. This involves raising awareness of cultural, personal, and community issues that may affect the students' success. Reporting primarily to the Education Director and secondarily to the Principal of Blind River Public School, the mentor's key functions include assisting special needs children through individual or small group teaching, adapting methods to cater to individual needs, collaborating with teachers, assessing learning difficulties, working with professionals, engaging parents, organizing learning activities, and managing behavior. The mentor also advocates for students within the education system, provides counseling, improves communication and life skills, promotes the importance of education, and conveys traditional teachings. They participate in committees, coordinate cultural activities, and maintain liaison with the community while also handling administrative tasks and other duties as needed.
anishinaabe aaadiwin manager
The Anishinaabe Aadziwin Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering cultural, heritage, and language projects for Mississauga First Nation. The role involves defining project requirements and scope, acquiring resources, ensuring efficient project delivery, quality control, and stakeholder communication. The manager oversees projects like the Annual MFN Pow-Wow and Aboriginal Day. They supervise existing roles and seek funding for positions such as Special Events Coordinator and Anishinaabeowin Shkabewis. Key functions include organizing, coordinating, and supporting cultural projects, developing workshops, seeking funding, coordinating committees, engaging the community, supervising staff, ensuring confidentiality, adhering to policies, and managing project activities within budget and timeline. The manager also communicates regularly with stakeholders, produces reports, and tracks project costs.
Librarian/Archival clerk
literacy instructor
​The Literacy Instructor's role involves various key functions, including assessing learners, developing training plans, providing instruction, curriculum development, maintaining learner files, promoting the program, organizing workshops, fundraising activities, research, filing, and reporting.
Grandma & Aunties Coordinator
Binojiihn Gego Mentor
bus driver
EDUCATION PAGES
> Post-Secondary
> Daycare
> Library
> Anishnaabemowin
DOCUMENTS & FORMS
If you have any questions about these forms, or need to submit one, please contact the Director of Education.
Post-Secondary Forms see Post-Secondary Program Page
Other Forms
Bus Rental Form
CONTACT INFORMATION
D. Mayer, Education Director
M. Bobiwash, Librarian/Archival Clerk
D. Boyer, Anishinaabe Aaadziwin Manager
D. Boyer-Payette, Post-Secondary Admin.
J. Daybutch, W.C.E. Trad. Student Mentor
M. Morningstar, Literacy Instructor
S. Schellekens, Enjiikendaasang Manager
L. Trudeau, Grandma & Aunties Coord.
​M. Mayer, Data Input Developer
B. Mcleod, Binojiihn Gego Mentor
G. Niganobe, Native Student Mentor
M. Lafreniere, Bus Driver
LOCATION
​154 Village Road
PO BOX 1299
Mississauga First Nation
​Blind River, ON P0R 1B0
Phone: 7053561621 Ext. 2300
​Fax: 705 356-1867
​Toll Free: 1-877-356-1621 Ext. 2305