The Mississaugas of the Credit: We are still here

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The Junior Fellows’ Truth and Reconciliation Committee presents…

The Mississaugas of the Credit: We are still here

When Mississaugas of the Credit ancestors arrived in Southern Ontario in the late 17^th century, they found themselves stewards of approximately 4 million acres of land at the western end of Lake Ontario. The erosion of their land base, a declining population, and the continual encroachment of settlers threatened the very existence of the people, yet the Mississaugas of the Credit remain on their lands today and are proud of their reslience.  This presentation will provide a brief overview of the history of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Darin Wybenga is a member of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation where he works as the community’s Traditional Knowledge and Land Use Coordinator.  One of the favorite aspects of his job is educating people about the history of his First Nation and its resilient people.  Prior to working for the First Nation, he was an educator in independent grade schools in Southern Ontario.