Treaties as Foundations: The Legacy of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Daniel Secord will be a guest speaker for Treaties Week, delivering a presentation on the history of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and their relationship with treaties. With extensive knowledge of the community's history, Daniel will provide a comprehensive overview of the area's treaty history and its significance.

Daniel Secord is from the Mississauga Nation (Nishinaabek), of The Three Fires Confederacy People. Mizizaagiik who originate from the Greater Toronto areas and the many lakes, waterways around these areas in Ontario. He is of the Mukwa dodem (clan), was raised and lives in The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation with his children. A single parent, Daniel is active in community activities, local businesses and organizations. He is a graduate of The Banff Centre for the Performing Arts, Fanshawe College and McMaster University. He has spent his entire life participating in First Nations’ Traditional Song, Dance, and Culture and has proudly been involved in The North American Indigenous Games, The Pan Am Games & Para Pan Am Games, the Special Olympics, multiple Winter Games, and The Winter Olympics in Canada. As well as carrying the Olympic torch to light the caldron at The Temple of Athena in Sicily, Italy for North America. He has toured across Canada, USA, Italy and South Korea. His other interests are learning and participating in the revitalization of his language, Nishinaabemowin, attending Powwows, Socials, Ceremonies and most importantly being a Dad. Daniel currently is managing 2 First Nations businesses with his family in New Credit First Nation. These small businesses are Nishinaabek owned and operated, independently on the MNCFN. The later business, is a First Nation Art, Craft, Materials, Regalia Making Store and Gallery.