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Mississauga First Nation

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Mississauga First Nation descends from the Anishinabek Nations that settled throughout the Lake Huron watershed long before the arrival of the French and British. Mississauga First Nation’s claim to their traditional land base is established through the Robinson-Huron Treaty that was signed by the Crown and Ojibway Chiefs of Sault Ste. Marie in 1850. There are number of Mississauga Nations in Southern Ontario who are our relations, those Mississaugas moved south throughout the last few centuries as different conflicts and forces moved throughout this area. The word Mississauga is an anglicized version of the Ojibwe word Misswezahging, which means ‘a river with many outlets.’ This name comes from the Mississaugi River, which is a bird-foot delta, a haven for fish and waterfowl and is currently a jointly managed Provincial Park.

Although the Mississauga First Nation reserve is large, the community is settled in a small area of this land at the edge of Trans-Canada highway. The total Band membership population of Mississauga First Nation is 1,142. The majority of Band members (66%) currently live off-reserve. Many Band Members live off-reserve in the neighbouring towns and urban centers in the region. The Town of Blind River is home to approximately 400 people who identify themselves as First Nation (10% of the population). Currently 37% of Band member’s on-reserve are under the age of 19.

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Trail Attributes

Distance: 3.8kmon Provincial Highway 17, with consistent high volume traffic, little-to-no shoulders and a posted speed limit of 80km/h. (Highway improvements, including paved shoulders, to be complete by Spring, 2018)

The following are the value statements the community outlined in our Comprehensive Community Planning Process completed in 2013:

  • Mississauga is not alone. We value local and regional collaboration as we move forward as a Nation.
  • We value our strong spirituality, traditional teachings and cultural traditions as essential to our identity.
  • Our history tells us who we are. Knowledge of our roots and of our Nation’s accomplishments instills pride in our people.
  • We uphold our families as pillars of our community.
  • Our land sustains us and contains our history. It is our responsibility to take care of it.
  • We are proud of our people and celebrate the skills and knowledge that each individual contributes to the community.
  • Keeping our culture and language alive will make our children and community strong.Mississauga First Nation descends from the Anishinabek Nations that settled throughout the Lake Huron watershed long before the arrival of the French and British. Mississauga First Nation’s claim to their traditional land base is established through the Robinson-Huron Treaty that was signed by the Crown and Ojibway Chiefs of Sault Ste. Marie in 1850. There are number of Mississauga Nations in Southern Ontario who are our relations, those Mississaugas moved south throughout the last few centuries as different conflicts and forces moved throughout this area. The word Mississauga is an anglicized version of the Ojibwe word Misswezahging, which means ‘a river with many outlets.’ This name comes from the Mississaugi River, which is a bird-foot delta, a haven for fish and waterfowl and is currently a jointly managed Provincial Park.Although the Mississauga First Nation reserve is large, the community is settled in a small area of this land at the edge of Trans-Canada highway. The total Band membership population of Mississauga First Nation is 1,142. The majority of Band members (66%) currently live off-reserve. Many Band Members live off-reserve in the neighbouring towns and urban centers in the region. The Town of Blind River is home to approximately 400 people who identify themselves as First Nation (10% of the population). Currently 37% of Band member’s on-reserve are under the age of 19.

    The following are the value statements the community outlined in our Comprehensive Community Planning Process completed in 2013:

    • Mississauga is not alone. We value local and regional collaboration as we move forward as a Nation.
    • We value our strong spirituality, traditional teachings and cultural traditions as essential to our identity.
    • Our history tells us who we are. Knowledge of our roots and of our Nation’s accomplishments instills pride in our people.
    • We uphold our families as pillars of our community.
    • Our land sustains us and contains our history. It is our responsibility to take care of it.
    • We are proud of our people and celebrate the skills and knowledge that each individual contributes to the community.
    • Keeping our culture and language alive will make our children and community strong.
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Connections

Trans-Canada Trail – The Trans Canada Trail network stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, forming the largest trail network in the world. The Lake Huron North Channel section of the Trail is designated as Trans Canada Trail.

Community Links

Mississauga First Nation

Staging Areas

All staging areas have parking, washrooms (may be seasonal)

  • Gros Cap Terminus
  • Gros Cap Harbour Public Docks – 4817 Second Line W, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6K4
  • Prince Township Municipal Office – 3042 Second Line West, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6K4

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  • Accommodations, Campground
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Bus
• Ontario Northland (Blind River)

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Algoma Country
Blind River Travel Information Centre
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