MSIFN - Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation

🗳️The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation held our election on June 20, 2025. 🌟@MSIFN will now have 4 elected Councillors, along with our elected Chief. 🌟Returning to Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation will be Chief @KellyLaRocca01 (acclaimed), Councillors Jeff Forbes and Sylvia Coleman. 🌟We also welcome first time elected Councillor Jake Kozlinsky, and Councillor Laura Colwell, who returns to MSIFN having previously served on Council. Following the June 20th election, a swearing in ceremony was held on July 7, along with a dinner which included family and community members. @AnishNation @ChiefsofOntario @insauga @newsdurham @GlobalDurham @APTNNews

The @rcmpgrcpolice spied on Indigenous organizations and the @CBC tells us the story. In case you missed it, @CBCIndigenous reported that the @RCMP spent decades spying on #FirstNations leaders and organizations, with declassified records indicating surveillance of Indigenous political activity dating back to 1968. Read all about it here 👇🏽 Link cbc.ca/news/editorsbl…

Today we honour Jordan River Anderson who passed away, at 5 years old in 2005, waiting for services due to jurisdictional disputes between government levels. We encourage people to "Bear Witness" to ensure full implementation of Jordan's Principle. Canada’s progress has been slow in ensuring that First Nations’ children receive the services they need, when they need them. Today, everyone across Canada, "Bear Witness" by taking part in events, using the hashtag #BearWitnessDay, and bringing teddy bears to show support for the cause.

Why is the Canadian government undermining progress? From the desk of Joy SpearChief-Morris at the @CBCNews : MMIWG2S+ programs at risk of losing federal funding, say Indigenous women's organizations Link: cbc.ca/news/indigenou…

Today, we commemorate the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit (MMIWG2S) people. Red Dress Day held every May 5th, is a National Day of Remembrance and activism honouring the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited People (MMIWG2S+). #RedDressDay #MMIWG #MMIWG2S #NoMoreStolenSisters

If you haven’t already, you need to check out Adawegamig this weekend. You can find them at 22107 Island Road. Their offerings are a wonderful, curated selection of unique vintage clothing, antiques, buttons, and more! They are open this weekend from 10-5. adawegamig.com

Blink and you might miss it. May is hosting TWO full moons this month. The first is today and the other is May 31. Today’s moon is #WaawaaskoneGiizis is the Anishinaabemowin term for the #FlowerMoon. 🪻🌸🌷🌕 It honours the blooming plants – when they show their spirit sides (bloom) representing healing and transformation. Their life-giving energy is one the most powerful healing medicines on Mother Earth🌎. During this time, we are encouraged to explore our Spiritual essences. #Anishinaabemowin #May #Spring #FullMoon

Sarah McCarthy, CEO @RGCouncil sounded the alarm 🚨March 10th when she published The Uncomfortable Truth About Young Adult Gambling: Why Ontario Parents Need to Act Now “Parents work hard to protect their children from harm. We teach them to look both ways before crossing the street, to be cautious online, and to make good choices. But there is a growing threat that many Ontario parents aren’t even aware of – a threat that is hiding in plain sight on their teenagers’ phones.”

Manitoba to ban social media, AI chatbots for youth — a first in Canada - CBC News Premier Wab Kinew announced the first-in-Canada ban on Saturday. The proposed law protecting youth from the harmful effects of social media will be the first of its kind in Canada. Keniw said the platforms are intentionally designed to get people "addicted to the infinite scroll," contributing to mental health issues like anxiety and depression. "They're doing these very awful things to kids all in the name of a few likes, all in the name of more engagement, and all in the name of money." apple.news/A0P3smSyQTnOj2…

The @CCSACanada published a report 6 months ago Online Gambling Among Adults: A Call to Action Link: ccsa.ca/en/online-gamb… This report highlights how young people, aged 18 to 29, in Canada, are at higher risk of suffering from high levels of gambling-related harms, including financial, emotional, psychological and relationship harms. We need to protect the #nextgen

Ontario Opens Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub in Oshawa Province supporting community safety and addiction recovery with 29 HART Hubs delivering care across Ontario Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

Recently declassified records have confirmed that Indigenous leaders and organizations were subject to widespread RCMP surveillance between the late 1960s and early 1980s.    Reporting by CBC Indigenous shows that lawful advocacy for land, treaty rights, and self-determination was monitored through informants, surveillance, and intelligence gathering, with federal approval.    For many Indigenous communities, this reflects experiences that have been lived and shared for generations. It also connects to a longer history of monitoring by state institutions.    These findings contribute to a broader understanding of how Indigenous political movements were treated in Canada and highlight the need for accountability, transparency, and action.    Read the blog post: Go to our website to read the full blog post (including a full list of source links) downiewenjak.ca/blog-rcmp #IndigenousRights #RCMP #Declassified #TreatyRights #Surveillance #Reconciliation

Major housing development in the works east of Toronto, but some are crying foul - spokesperson for City of Pickering confirmed Mayor Ashe met with Chief Kelly LaRocca, @MSIFN last Monday to discuss "interests and concerns," and next steps for continued engagement piquenewsmagazine.com/national-busin…

Mother’s Day is coming up (May 10) & you do not want to show up empty-handed. If you can’t visit Adawegamig in person (22107 Island Road) for the perfect gift -- than visit them online! adawegamig.com Each item has been thoughtfully chosen, representing a unique piece of history waiting to be cherished anew. They have an Etsy Shop with 1000s of items that Gimaamaa would appreciate. #mothersday

It is imperative we protect our youth and vulnerable populations. @CAMHnews research shows that young people (10-24 y/o) have higher rates of problem gambling than adults. For more, visit CAMH’s link kmb.camh.ca/ggtu/knowledge…

cbc.ca/news/indigenou… #ICYMI The CBC published an important article about the Canadian Senates Bill S-2. The amendment addresses loss of status after 2 generations of 'marrying out'

The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) have issued a statement on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s decision to approve the Ontario Final Agreement that affirms the inherent right of First Nations to care for our own children.

Registration is open for the annual Canoe the Nonquon Race that takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026 to support the Scugog Shores Museum Village. The race was first held in 1969 and continues to fundraise for the Museum to this day. Sign up to join the fun by paddling or volunteering today: scugog.ca/canoe

After MSIFN has continuously stated our concerns with the lack of meaningful consultation over plans for a massive development in NE Pickering, council has deferred their decision for one month to allow Mayor Kevin Ashe time to set up a meeting with the Chief and MSIFN Council members. In our view, there has been a complete lack of meaningful dialogue and our requests to meet to discuss our significant concerns have largely been ignored. A consultation protocol between the City of Pickering and MSIFN is needed.