The Media and Communications department provides the following services:
Community Engagement
• Maintaining MCFN website
• Producing newsletter/flyers. To submit a classified ad in the current issue, please click here for classified ad form.
• Developing communications materials as required (pamphlets, presentations, advertisements etc.)
• Maintaining social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube)
• Development, implementation, and reporting of surveys
Relationship Building
• Building relationships with other Mississauga First Nations, Indigenous groups, municipalities, province of Ontario, and the Government of Canada.
• Building relationships with community organizations such as community foundations, churches, conservation groups, educators etc.
• Facilitating information flow between MCFN and regional organizations such as COO and the AFN.
Public Relations
• Facilitating media relations (coordinating interviews, providing information, writing and distributing press releases/statements)
• Writing speeches and correspondences
• Preparing Chief and Council for public engagements & meetings
• Ensuring Chief and Council are aware of matters of special interest
• Ensuring staff are aware of matters of special interest including funding and networking opportunities
Internal Communications
• Development and maintenance of event calendar. Click here for STAFF event form
• Recording minutes and reporting for special meetings
• Ensuring internal communications processes are efficient
Development and Implementation of Communications Strategies for Council and all MCFN Departments
• Determining communications objectives for each department and business venture
• Developing key messaging, segmenting and targeting audiences, determining tactics
• Developing plans for implementation and evaluation of communications strategies
• Consulting with Council and departments as needed for individual projects
MCFN Branding and Quality Control
• Developing communications policy
• Developing brand guidelines
• Ensuring all outgoing communications are free of errors, professionally formatted, and adhere to the MCFN communications policy and brand guidelines
Address: 468 New Credit Road, Hagersville, ON, N0A 1H0
The latest posts from MCFN Media and Communications
Calling for Nominations for the 2021 Eagle Awards
It’s time to recognize the role models, heroes and supporters of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN). Nominations are now being sought for the second annual Eagle Awards and will be accepted until June [...]
Statement from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation On COVID-19 Jan 14, 2021
January 14, 2021 The MCFN Chief and Council and the COVID-19 Working Group are continuing to actively take precautions and actions to address the potential impacts of COVID-19 within our Nation. At this time, we [...]
Spirit Bear and the Children Making History Free Virtual Film Screening
When Spirit Bear’s mom tells him about an important human rights case happening in Ottawa, Ontario, he makes the LONG trip (by train, his favourite way to travel) to go and watch, and to stand [...]
MCFN’s First Baby of 2021! Announcing Adele Melba Grace Sault
The Mississaugas of the Credit are thrilled to announce the Nation's first baby born in 2021! Adele Melba Grace Sault, Bear Clan, is the daughter of Shelby Smoke and Jesse Sault. She was born at [...]
Carolyn King, C.M. Appointed Member of the Order of Canada
Elder Carolyn King, C.M., former Chief and a Member of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Ontario has received the Order of Canada, one of our country’s highest honours. Presented by the governor general, [...]