The overall operations of the Mississauga First Nation Education Department are under the direct supervision of the Education Director who is supervised by Director of Operations. A Band Council member is designated with the Education Portfolio and is responsible to address Educational concerns at the regular scheduled Band Council meetings. The Education Committee is comprised of community members who volunteer their time, and energy to assist in overseeing community needs regarding education, advising the Education Director of community input and establishing a vision for future generations.
BINOJEE NAGDAWENJIGAMIK DAYCARE
We are pleased to welcome you and your child(ren) to the Mississauga Day Care. The Mississauga First Nation Day Care is a non-profit organization and it is licensed under the Child Care and Early Years Act by the Ministry of Education.
Child Care Spaces
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Infants (6 - 18 months)
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Toddlers (18-30 months)
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Pre-school (30 - 5 years)
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Total Child Care Spaces - 32 spaces
Should a parent be considering Day Care for their Child(ren), it is advised that they contact the Program Manager immediately to ensure the Child's name is added to the waiting list. Enrollment can take place as soon as a vacancy becomes available.
Parents Fees
A registration fee of $40.00 is required upon enrollment of your child as a down payment for your last months fee and $40 is paid monthly. Fees are paid in full regardless if your child is in attendance or not.
Quality of Staff
We believe that our staff is one of the most important aspects in achieving quality programming. Staff are responsible for creating the atmosphere, nurturing and respecting the child and seeing that he/she grows in the best way that he/she possibly can. All qualified staff are registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators on a yearly basis.
The Mississauga Day Care Centre strives to provide the following:
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An environment for children that is positive, safe, secure and stimulating
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A warm atmosphere that encourages the development of children's self confidence, self esteem and self worth
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Activities in a setting that meets the developmental needs of all children, including their physical, intellectual, creative, emotional, social and cultural needs.
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To enhance School Readiness skills to ensure student success.
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To encourage and provide employment opportunities for students enrolled in Early Childhood Education Programs
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To provide parenting skills and role models to those parents and student volunteers requiring training in development, behaviour management and cultural growth.
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To provide the children with Native Culture such as: Singing, Dancing, Drumming and Smudging
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To have the cultural resources available
Open Daily
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
The Center is open 48 weeks per year with the exceptions of Statutory Holidays. We also close for 2 weeks at Christmas, 1 week for March Break, and 1 week for the annual Early Childhood Education Conference in July.
ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY
The MFN Education administers the provisions of services to students attending Elementary and Secondary Schools. These services are provided within the limitations of funding. Accordingly, these policies and procedures ensure that any financial support which is being afforded to a student is regulated and monitored. Particulars within these guidelines also ensure that financial support is justified and distributed fairly to qualifying students.
Special Education
Special Education Program (SEP) programs and services are divided into two categories: direct service delivery and indirect service delivery. Seventy five (75) percent of expenditures must be for direct services with the remaining amount twenty five (25) percent of SEP funding being allocated to the indirect services categories.
Mississauga First Nation Education Department has identified the following categories which programming will be delivered according to INAC guidelines. Mississauga First Nation Special Education program supports three employees: Native Student Mentors at St. Mary’s, Blind River Public School and WC Eaket.
Bussing
School bussing services are provided for the safe transportation of all students of Mississauga First Nation. Each Principal will provide the Education Department with a list of all students who have been assigned to their bus and any revisions will be immediately provided as deemed necessary throughout the school year.
ANISHNAABEMOWIN
The original spoken language of the Mississauga First Nation community is in a critical state of erosion. If action is not taken immediately Anishinaabemowin will be lost forever to the children and the adults of Mississauga First Nation. The re-learning of Anishinaabemowin will develop confidence, language fluency, revitalization of culture, and a renewed sense of pride and accomplishment for Mississauga First Nation Community and citizens. It is vitally important to not only preserve Anishinaabemowin but promote the everyday usage by all citizens.
