Education connects teachings of the past with dreams for future generations.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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forms
If you have any questions about these forms, or need to submit one, please contact the Director of Education. Post-Secondary Forms New Student Application Form Continuing Student Application Form Student Appeal Form Withdrawal Form Other Forms Bus Rental Form |
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CONTACT INFORMATION
D. Mayer, Education Director | Email | Ext. 2301 M. Bobiwash, Librarian/Archival Clerk | Email | Ext. 2248 D. Boyer, Anishinaabe Aaadziwin Manager | Email | Ext. 2257 D. Boyer-Payette, Post-Secondary Administrator | Email | Ext. 2302 J. Daybutch, W.C.E. Traditional Student Mentor | Email M. Morningstar, Literacy Instructor | Email | Ext. 2307 S. Schellekens, Enjiikendaasang Manager/Principal-Adult Ed. | Email | Ext. 2303 L. Trudeau, Grandma & Aunties Program Coordinator | Email | Ext. 2247 M. Mayer, Junior Database Developer | Email B. Mcleod, Binojiihn Gego Mentor | Email G. Niganobe, Native Student Mentor | Email M. Lafreniere, Bus Driver | Email |
154 Village Road PO BOX 1299 Mississauga First Nation Blind River, ON P0R 1B0 Phone: 705-356-1621 Ext. 2300 Fax: 705 356-1867 Toll Free: 1-877-356-1621 Ext. 2305 |