This too shall pass. As we are all challenged today by the COVID-19 virus, the Way Back Wednesday series will look back at past epidemics and health challenges, with a particular focus on those individuals who sought to aid the sick, and on how our landscape remembers those past times. Please help up us capture…
During this time of uncertainty and isolation there have been many groups, local businesses and individuals who are using this time to make a positive change and contributions to their communities. Heritage Mississauga would like to focus on the positive stories that highlight the fortitude and kindness that people have demonstrated towards their fellow Mississauga…
This too shall pass. As we are all challenged today by the COVID-19 virus, we will look back at past epidemics and health challenges, with a particular focus on those individuals who sought to aid the sick, and on how our landscape remembers those past times. Please help up capture to story of how COVID-19…
COVID-19 INFORMATION UPDATE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Friends, What a difference a few days makes. COVID-19 has basically shut down our city, the Province and most of Canada. Each day poses new restrictions and cancellations that are designed to eliminate the transfer of the virus. In response, Heritage Mississauga has decided to extend the…
We said goodbye to our dear friend Métis Elder Joseph Paquette on Wednesday March 18, and we are heartbroken. Our condolences are extended to Joe’s wife Pam, his family and friends. Joe was a mentor, teacher, Elder and, most importantly, our friend. We will miss his visits and the long conversations we had. Always one…
First and foremost, we wish everyone well during these challenging times. COVID-19 has certainly changed our daily lives and routines, affecting many of the services and resources that we rely on and take for granted. But this too shall pass. We will rally, a new-normal will emerge, and we will recall this moment, even generations…
Today’s topic is about the history of 3 remarkable women who called historic Mississauga home. Sreetsville’s Helen Beaty (nee Ker), 1792-1868, took over the operation and management of the family’s grist and flour mill after her husband, John, passed away in 1842. “Hetty” was known as a formidable and dominant business woman at a time…