The Indigenous Network

The Indigenous Network is located on the Treaty Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe Nation, Huron Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. We also acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other global Indigenous peoples who now call Peel Region their home. Originally established as the Peel Aboriginal Network (PAN) in 2003, The Indigenous Network had its beginnings through the hard work of a small group of volunteers dedicated to improving the quality of life for Indigenous people in the Region of Peel. The year 2007 saw the formation of a formal Board of Directors and incorporation followed in 2008. The establishment of a cultural centre for use as a gathering place for the community happened in 2009. The Indigenous Network’s growing group of staff and volunteers have helped to drive the organization forward to dismantle systemic and cultural service challenges among the Indigenous and Non-Indigenous populations in the region to facilitate cultural understanding and reconciliation. Our Mission The Indigenous Network is a community-based, non-profit, registered charity whose mission is to provide programs and services to address the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical needs of the Urban Indigenous population of Mississauga and neighbouring regions. Through a supportive social network and culturally appropriate programs and services Indigenous peoples will have the opportunity to develop and strengthen a sense of community in Mississauga.