Daniel Secord is from The Mississauga Nation (Nishinaabek), of The Three Fires Confederacy. The “Mizizaagiik” who originate from the Greater Toronto areas, the many lakes, waterways around these areas in Ontario and The Great Lakes.  He is of the Mukwa dodem (Bear clan), was raised and lives in The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. A proud parent of 4 children, Daniel is active in community activities, local businesses, and organizations.  He is a graduate of The Banff Centre for the Performing 
Arts - Alberta, Fanshawe College - London and McMaster University – Hamilton, Ontario.    
 
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, sharing First Nations Culture. 

Recently he worked with his community, training, developing and creating presentations for MCFN & MCFN Youth, who were hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup Soccer. Daniel has also finished a recording project in  the music studios with The FIFA WCS 2026 organizations’ international music WCS soundtrack theme music.  He worked for over 1 year in numerous FIFA Dance performances & MC duties 2025>2026. Daniel performed in the Official FIFA WCS 2026 Opening in Toronto, live, on-stage with numerous artists: Micheal Bluble, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Norah Fatei, Vegedream, Sanjay, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez; as well special guest featured actors, Mike Meyers & Ryan Reynolds. 
 
Daniel is also is managing 2 First Nations businesses with his family in MCFN 40A. The businesses are Nishinaabek owned and operated, independently on the MCFN. The first is a 3rd generation metal recycling industry  The later business is a First Nation Art, Craft, Materials, Regalia Store,  Gallery & Resource Centre. Dedicated to Anishinaabek language & culture. 

His other interests are learning and participating in the revitalization of his language, Nishinaabemowin, attending Powwows, Socials, Ceremonies and most importantly being a Dad!