Mississauga First Nation
Introduction '''Mississauga First Nation''', also spelt Mississaugi, is one of the six First Nations that make up the Mississauga Nations. It is located directly west of Blind River, Ontario, Canada, on the '''Mississagi River 8 Reserve'''.
Name The word Mississauga is an anglicized version of the Ojibwe word ''Misswezaagiing'', which means ‘a river with many outlets.’ This name comes from the Mississagi River, which is a bird-foot delta, a haven for fish and waterfowl and is currently a jointly managed Provincial Park.The people of Mississaugi have resided there since time immemorial.The sign for the Mississauga First Nation on Ontario Highway 17
Notable members * Cecil Youngfox (1942–1987), artist
References
External links ** ''The Smoke Signal'', Mississaugi First Nation News* "Mississisauga", Indian and Northern Affairs Canada