Mississauga First Nation facts for kids
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Mississagi River 8
Misswezahging
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| Mississagi River Indian Reserve No. 8 | ||
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 Mississagi River 8
Location in Ontario
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Ontario |
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| District | Algoma | |
| First Nation | Mississauga | |
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| • Land | 18.41 km2 (7.11 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 390 | |
| • Density | 21.2/km2 (55/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| Website | www.mississaugi.com | |
Mississauga First Nation 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
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