Margaret Sault was elected as Chief of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) in December of 2025.

Margaret has dedicated over four decades to serving MCFN, beginning her career in 1977 as Director of Lands, Membership, and Research, and then taking on the role of Governance Director, before retiring in May 2023. Throughout her career, Margaret has been instrumental in the successful settlement of four land claims in collaboration with MCFN, developed numerous educational resources, and delivered countless talks on MCFN history. Her leadership has been pivotal in guiding the First Nation’s progress towards self-governance beyond the Indian Act. Margaret also previously served as an elected Councillor for one term and contributed to various committees and boards.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Margaret is deeply involved in her community. She co-founded the New Credit Cancer Support Group in 2017 and continues to actively volunteer and fundraise in the Six Nations and New Credit communities. For the past 13 years, she has been a key organizer of the annual Historical Gathering, an event that attracts hundreds of attendees to learn about the rich history of the First Nation from a diverse array of speakers. A proud member and resident of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Margaret is a devoted mother of three sons and grandmother of six, and she is known for her exceptional cooking skills!