Council
The elected Council for the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is comprised of one Chief and two Councillors. The most recent election was held in June 2023. Each council position is for a period or term of two years.
Chief
The Chief is the official spokesperson of the First Nation and is required to attend meetings with local, federal and provincial counterparts. The Chief attends council, committee and community meetings as required to provide direction to members of staff who are associated with his/her portfolio in the development of policies and programs.
Councillor
It is the Councillor’s responsibility to work with the Chief and other Councillor to oversee the operations of the First Nation. Councillors are required to attend meetings with local, federal and provincial counterparts and attend council, committee and community meetings as required to discuss community issues.
Chief Kelly LaRocca
Councillor Jeff Forbes
Councillor Sylvia Coleman
Shared Portfolios (All Council):
- Culture
- Governance & Administration
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Community Security & Information Technology
- Gaming
- Lands and Consultation
- Estates
- Archaeology
- Economic Development & NNLP
- Water and Wastewater
- Child Welfare
- Housing
- Maada'ooki (Donations)
- Mississauga Nation
Chief Kelly LaRocca's Portfolios:
- Williams Treaties
- Communications & Public Relations
- Ogemawahj Tribal Council
- PTO representative - AFN/COO/AN
- Ontario First Nations Limited Partnership - OFNLP
- Ontario First Nations Sovereign Wealth
- Noozhoo Nokiyan Limited Partnerships (ex-officio)
- Legal
Councillor Jeff Forbes's Portfolios:
- Construction
- Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance
- Health & Wellness and Social Assistance
- Child &Youth Prevention Programs
- MSIFN Community Legacy Trust (ex-officio)
Councillor Sylvia Coleman's Portfolios:
- Membership
- Education
- Research & Data Development
- Employment & Training
- MSIFN Community Legacy Trust (ex-officio)
Past Chief and Council
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SELECTION DATE
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CHIEFS
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COUNCILLORS
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| Oct 2023 | Kelly LaRocca | Jeff Forbes, Sylvia Coleman |
| June 2023 | Kelly LaRocca | Tracy L. Gauthier, Sylvia Coleman |
| June 2021 | Kelly LaRocca | Laura Colwell, Jeff Forbes |
| June 2019 | Kelly LaRocca | Jamie Coons, Laura Colwell |
| June 2017 | Kelly LaRocca | Jamie Coons, Laura Colwell |
| June 2015 | Kelly LaRocca | Della Charles, Tracy L. Gauthier |
| June 2013 | Kelly LaRocca | Della Charles, Tracy L. Gauthier |
| June 2011 | Tracy L. Gauthier | Della Charles, Kelly LaRocca |
| June 2009 | Tracy L. Gauthier | Della Charles, Kelly LaRocca |
| June 2008 | Tracy L. Gauthier | Della Charles
By Election: Kelly LaRocca |
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June 2007
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Tracy L. Gauthier
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Angela Johnson, Della Charles
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June 2005
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Tracy L. Gauthier
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Angela Johnson, Della Charles
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June 2003
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Tracy L. Gauthier
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Angela Johnson, Valerie LaRocca
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June 2001
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Tracy L. Gauthier
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Angela Johnson, Valerie LaRocca
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June 1999
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Rennie B. Goose
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Shawn W. Eade, Tracy L. Gauthier
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June 1997
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Rennie B. Goose
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Shawn W. Eade, Tracy L. Gauthier
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June 1995
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Gary Edgar
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Shawn W. Eade, Rennie B. Goose
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June 1993
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Gary Edgar
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Richard R. Edgar, Arthur G. Goose
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May 1991
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Yvonne Edgar
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Arthur G. Goose, Richard R. Edgar
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June 1989
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Yvonne Edgar
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Arthur G. Goose, Richard R. Edgar
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June 1987
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Yvonne Edgar
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Ernest Edgar, Richard R. Edgar
By-Election: Arthur G. Goose
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May 1985
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Yvonne Edgar
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Arthur G. Goose, Richard R. Edgar
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June 1983
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Yvonne Edgar
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Gary Edgar, Richard R. Edgar
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June 1981
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Arnold Goose
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Ronald Edgar, Arthur G. Goose
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June 1979
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Arnold Goose
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Ronald Edgar, Ernie Edgar
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June 1977
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Arnold Goose
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Ronald Edgar, Ernie Edgar
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June 1975
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Arnold Goose
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John Edgar, Willena Goose
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June 1973
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Arnold Goose
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John Edgar, Willena Goose
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June 1971
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Arnold Goose
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John Edgar, Jackie Edgar
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May 1969
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George G. Edgar
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Arnold Goose, John Edgar
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May 1967
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Ronald Edgar
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Delbert Charles, Arnold Goose
By-Election: John Edgar
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May 1965
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John Edgar
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Burton Johnson, Ronald Edgar
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June 1963
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John Edgar
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Ronald Edgar, Burton Johnson
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May 1961
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Ronald Edgar
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Burton Johnson, John Edgar
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May 1959
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Ronald Edgar
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Burton Johnson, John Edgar
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May 1957
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Ernest Edgar
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Arnold Goose, Ronald Edgar
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May 1955
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Ernest Edgar
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Arnold Goose, Burton Johnson
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April 1953
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Edwin Edgar
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George Edgar, Burton Johnson
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January 1950
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Edwin Edgar
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January 1947
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Edwin Edgar
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January 1944
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Edwin Edgar
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January 1941
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Arnold Goose
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December 1937
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Charles F. Marsden
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June 1934
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Charles F. Marsden
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May 1931
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Charles F. Marsden
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January 1926
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Thomas Marsden
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January 1923
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Thomas Marsden
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January 1920
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David Elliot
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May 1909
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Isaac Johnson
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June 1904
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Isaac Johnson
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February 1901
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Isaac Johnson
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September 1897
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George Goose
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November 1893
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Isaac Johnson
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1865
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John Johnson
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*** Data Provided by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada ***