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Support for families

Community Support Services Worker

705-356-1621  ext. 2242
About
  • To plan and implement Prevention Programs, within the context of educational/recreational /physical activities that will enhance self-esteem, family bonding and community pride for Mississauga First Nation members.
  • To act as a community support service system that assists families in emergency situations.
  • To sponsor events or activities that promote family bonding, enhancement of self-esteem and community pride.
  • To implement programs that assist families in emergency situations. ie. food bank, budgeting, food preparation on a budget.
  • To implement some of the events/activities after hours or on weekends, at times, in order to encourage optimum community participation. For example: National Day of the Child, Child Abuse Prevention Month Events, Family Swim.

LIFE SKILLS COACH

(705) 356-1621 ext. 2240
About
“It brings me great gratitude and thanks that I am able to assist you in achieving your goals in moving forward in a positive and loving environment. This is a new program for Mississauga First Nation members, community members, youth and our elderly in accepting and becoming more independently aware of their personal future needs. Life is everyday changing and I’m with you on this new journey to accomplish your goals. Chi-Miigwetch”

  • Assists families to identify needs and provide access to various resources and other programs that will reduce stress and improve the client's life and overall well-being.
  • Provides One on One support and guidance to our youth, elders and members of the Mississauga First Nation, who may be struggling with life barriers and issues that affect their lives
  • Referrals to other support services in a professional and confidential manner.
Life skills program

Family Resource Coordinator

705-356-1621  ext. 2254
ABOUT
  • The Aboriginal Healthy Babies/Healthy Children Program is a prevention & intervention strategy for families with children aged 0-6 years.
  • The Canada’s Prenatal Nutrition Program is achieved through meeting three core elements: nutrition screening, counseling and education, including, maternal nourishment with lastly breastfeeding education, promotion and support.
  • The Maternal Child Health Program supporting pregnant First Nation women and their families with infants and young children, who reside on the First Nation, helping them reach their fullest developmental and lifetime potential.
  • To assist and work with children experiencing delays of development and enhance parenting skills to promote healthy child development in the home or in programming.
  • To provide activities planned, with the focus on prenatal and post-natal care.
  • To deliver community-based activities to First Nation women and their children assisting them to gain knowledge and support through culturally based programming which can be easily adapted to.

Band representative

(705) 356-1621  ext. 2243
ABOUT
  • ​To represent the Mississauga First Nation’s interest in child protection proceedings or hearing, as a party to Child Welfare proceedings, that involves one or more children, who is/are a band member(s) or who is entitled to have band membership with Mississauga First Nation.
  • To report disposition of cases to Chief & Council and/or their designate and to assess and appeal decisions, as directed by Chief & Council.
  • To have consult with First Nation’s legal counsel as required.
  • To participate in meetings with the CAS on the specifics of each case and to have consultations with Chief & Council
  • Preparing for presentation at court by developing a plan of care and filing and serving court documents.
  • To work with other Mississauga First Nation service providers in case planning activities.

OFFICE HOURS

MONDAY | 9AM-12PM 1PM-4:30PM
TUESDAY | 9AM-12PM 1PM-4:30PM
WEDNESDAY | 9AM-12PM 1PM-4:30PM
THURSDAY | 9AM-12PM 1PM-4:30PM
FRIDAY | 9:00AM-12:00PM 1:00PM-4:00PM

SATURDAY | CLOSED
​SUNDAY | CLOSED

Location 

​Contact information

64 Park Road, P.O. Box 1299
Blind River, Ontario P0R 1B0
Tel: 705-356-1621 | Fax: 705-356-1740
Toll Fee: 1-877-356-1621
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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Community
    • Covid-19 Resources
    • News >
      • Annual Pow-Wow
      • Events
      • Weekly Newsletter
      • Minwaajim - Smoke Signal
    • Mississagi Trust
    • In Motion Fitness Centre
    • Library
    • Youth
    • Employment
    • Red Pine Lodge
    • Women's Shelter
    • Mental Health Resources
    • Police Services
    • Local Business Directory
  • Governance
    • Laws & Policies
    • Notice of Assertions
    • Chief & Council >
      • Previous Councils
    • Minutes & Agendas
    • Committees
    • Membership
    • Affiliations & Relations >
      • Nisoonag Partnership
    • Reports & Publications
  • Departments
    • Education >
      • Anishnaabemowin
      • Binojee Nagadawenjigamik Daycare
      • Post-Secondary
    • Chi-Naakinagewin >
      • Sustainable Harvesting
      • Safe Separation Law
      • Residency Law
      • Family Unity Declaration - Abinojii Adziwin Project
    • Economic Development
    • Health Services
    • Social Services >
      • Support for Families
    • Infrastructure >
      • Public Works
      • Fire Services
    • Housing
    • Lands & Natural Resources >
      • Land Use Map
      • By-Law Services
    • Finance
    • Niigaaniin
    • Human Resources
    • Non-Political Committees
  • Staff Directory