Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mississaugas of Scugog Island
Indian reserve
Mississaugas of Scugog Island Indian Reserve
Mississaugas of Scugog Island Location in Southern Ontario
Country	Canada
Province	Ontario
Regional municipality	Durham
First Nation	Mississaugas of Scugog Island
Area
• Land	2.58 km2 (1.00 sq mi)
Population  (2016)
• Total	131
• Density	36.0/km2 (93/sq mi)

Map showing the location of Mississaugas of Scugog Island in Durham Region.

The Mississaugas of Scugog Island are a First Nation community in Canada. They live on a special area of land called a reserve. This reserve is located in south-central Ontario, near Lake Scugog. It is part of the Durham Region.

How the Mississaugas of Scugog Island Are Governed

The Mississaugas of Scugog Island community has its own leaders. They choose a chief and two councillors. These leaders are elected following rules from the Indian Act.

This First Nation is also part of a larger group called the Ogemawahj Tribal Council. This council helps different First Nations work together. It acts as a regional council for chiefs.

Who Lives on Scugog Island

We can learn about the people living on the Mississaugas of Scugog Island reserve from official counts. These counts are called censuses.

Population Growth Over Time

The number of people living on the reserve has changed over the years.

• In 2001, there were 51 people.
• By 2006, the population grew to 72 people.
• In 2011, it increased to 93 people.
• The most recent count in 2016 showed 131 people living there.

Different Backgrounds of Residents

The people living on the reserve come from different backgrounds.

• Most residents are Aboriginal. In 2006, 50 people identified as First Nations.
• There were no people who identified as Métis or Inuit in 2006.
• Some residents are White. In 2006, 15 people identified as White.

Overall, in 2006, 78.6% of the population identified as Aboriginal. The remaining 21.4% identified as White.