Mississauga First Nation breaks ground on social services building

Representatives from Mississauga First Nation and Nogdawindamin Family gathered Monday to formally break ground on a new social services building.

In a news release Mississauga First Nation Chief Brent Niganobe said this will create many positive benefits for the community.

“It will provide a new, modern, and culturally appropriate workspace for our workers and will encourage more Mississauga First Nation residents to participate in social services programming aimed at children, youth, and families,” Niganobe stated. 

The milestone for the project on Sawmill Road comes after more than two years of planning and preparation with design work by Architecture 49 and the tender for construction awarded to Renokrew.

“Through the planning process, we have been pleased to strengthen our relationships with both Mississauga First Nation staff and with our contacts at Indigenous Services Canada,” added Kerry Francis, Chief Executive Officer of Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services. 

“On behalf of our Agency, I’d like to say ‘Chi-Miigwetch’ to our partners and funder for their vital support and cooperation.” 

The project received $13 million in approved funding from Indigenous Services Canada under the Canadian Human Resources Tribunal (CHRT) Order 41, which provides funding for capital assets to deliver First Nations Child and Family Services.

The new building is expected to open next fall.