Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation

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Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation MSIFN is a progressive and growing First Nation located on the shores of Lake Scugog in Durham Region

Ontario’s growing gambling harms demand action. CBC reports that nearly 130,000 Ontarians now show signs of problem gamb...
11/02/2026

Ontario’s growing gambling harms demand action.

CBC reports that nearly 130,000 Ontarians now show signs of problem gambling, compared with roughly 43,000 in 2018. The investigation also reports that gambling-related suicides have tripled since the expansion of private online casinos and sports betting in 2022.

Behind these numbers are people, families and communities experiencing profound harm.

MSIFN urges Ontario to strengthen protections, ensure independent research and transparent reporting, and invest in accessible, culturally safe addiction and mental health services. First Nations must have a meaningful voice in shaping these responses.

People affected by gambling harm deserve compassion, support, and effective treatment. Protecting lives and community well-being must be the priority.

Read the CBC investigation: Problem gambling jumps, suicides triple in Ontario after expansion of online casinos

https://www.cbc.ca/news/investigates/problem-gambling-and-suicides-ontario-9.7388296



FordNation Zee Hamid

11/01/2026
Protecting Frenchman’s Bay means protecting its waters, wetlands and wildlife for future generations. 🌊🌿 The City of Pic...
11/01/2026

Protecting Frenchman’s Bay means protecting its waters, wetlands and wildlife for future generations. 🌊🌿

The City of Pickering is moving closer to bringing privately owned portions of the bay into public ownership, working alongside government and conservation partners. Final agreements and discussions with Indigenous community partners are ongoing.

This presents an important opportunity to strengthen environmental protection. Meaningful First Nations involvement, respect for Indigenous rights and knowledge, and a lasting commitment to restoration must guide the bay’s future.

Our responsibility to care for the land and water extends beyond today. The decisions made now must protect these places for generations to come.

đź”— Read more in the Toronto Sun
https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/pickering-close-to-purchasing-frenchmans-bay
Environment and Natural Resources in Canada, Kevin Ashe, Juanita Nathan GCIndigenous

Ontarians deserve transparency about gambling harms. A The Toronto Star investigation reports that iGaming Ontario withh...
10/31/2026

Ontarians deserve transparency about gambling harms.

A The Toronto Star investigation reports that iGaming Ontario withheld a study after researchers reported problem gambling rates significantly higher than officials expected—despite earlier commitments to make the findings public.

The agency cites concerns about the study’s methodology. Those concerns should be explained openly and subjected to independent scrutiny.

For the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, protecting community well-being must be a priority in Ontario’s approach to gambling. Families deserve access to credible research, meaningful safeguards and support when gambling causes harm.

We urge Ontario to release the research, explain its limitations and commit to independent monitoring of gambling harms. Public confidence depends on accountability—and public health must come before gambling revenues.

Read the Toronto Star investigation "Ontario government hid study on rates of problem gambling"

https://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/ontario-government-hid-study-on-rates-of-problem-gambling-internal-documents-reveal/article_3006b494-519a-487a-bdd2-25740ad7b9e6.html

FordNation & Zee Hamid

🏒 She’s on the board! 🥅🎉This fall, MSIFN Member Baylin Edgar began attending Shattuck St. Mary’s School in Minnesota aft...
10/30/2026

🏒 She’s on the board! 🥅🎉
This fall, MSIFN Member Baylin Edgar began attending Shattuck St. Mary’s School in Minnesota after earning a spot on their U16 Girls Hockey team. Playing alongside athletes up to three years older, Baylin is already making her mark, scoring her first goal of the season last week! 🥅👏
Earning a place in such a highly competitive hockey program is an amazing accomplishment and a reflection of the hard work and dedication Baylin has shown throughout her young hockey career.
We couldn’t be prouder to cheer on one of our own. Wishing you an amazing season, Baylin.
Your MSIFN community is behind you!
Go Sabres! 🏒🖤🤍❤️

10/30/2026

🥧🍎 Mshiimin-baashki-minasigan-biitoosijigan-pkwezhiganing 🍎🥧

As the autumn season continues, we're celebrating Anishinaabemowin through seasonal vocabulary!

This week's featured word is mshiimin-baashki-minasigan-biitoosijigan-pkwezhiganing, meaning Apple Pie!

Learn how to pronounce Koosman by listening to our Anishinaabemowin audio recording on SoundCloud!

🎧 Listen here: https://on.soundcloud.com/5wFeOwZXindLER1zl5

10/30/2026

Moozhendimoowin Naano-Giizhigad


You are enough. You have enough. You do enough.

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Port Perry, ON
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