Some time ago, local historian, author and storyteller Alan Skeoch penned an article remembering the late Lorne Joyce and recalling the heady days of rum-running in Port Credit. Lorne, himself an avid storyteller, author and marine historian, often regaled members of local historical societies with tales from life on the Great Lakes. I fondly recall…
Join us on November 17, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. as we continue our Indigenous Conversations with Gimaa (Chief) Stacey Laforme as he discusses Truth & Reconciliation. R. Stacey Laforme is the elected Chief of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN). Born and raised on MCFN, Chief Laforme has served his community for over…
As Remembrance Day approaches on November 11th, we take pause to recognize the freedoms that we enjoy here in Canada and the vital contributions our servicemembers have made throughout history fighting for freedom, and peace. November 9, 2021 is World Freedom Day and recognizes the historic day on November 9, 1989 when the Berlin Wall…
Indigenous men and women have been a part of our proud military history for over 200 years. Indigenous Veterans Day recognizes the vital contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous soldiers throughout history. Today Prime Minister Trudeau acknowledged the incredible contributions of Indigenous military men and women and expressed gratitude for their history of service. The Prime…
The completion Treaty 19 left the Mississaugas with three small reserves at 12 Mile Creek, 16 Mile Creek, and the Credit River. Noting the distress and poverty of the Mississaugas, William Claus, Deputy Superintendent of the Indian Department, met with the Mississaugas and proposed the surrender of their remaining lands. Claus promised that the proceeds…
In addition to their three small reserves located on the Lake Ontario shoreline, the Mississaugas of the Credit held 648,000 acres of land north of the Head of the Lake Purchase lands and extending to the unceded territory of the Chippewa of Lakes Huron and Simcoe. In mid-October, 1818, the Chippewa ceded their land to…
Heritage Mississauga and Legends Row invite you to the live stream of the 2019/2020 Legends Row Induction Celebration on Saturday November 6, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. on our YouTube channel. Legends Row began back in 2012 and was led by Mississauga resident Ron Duquette and a small group of dedicated volunteers. Legends Row held its…
Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson for our latest episode of Ask A Historian, Mississauga Legends: the Story of Legends Row today on our YouTube channel. This week Matthew interviews Ron Duquette, President & Founder of Legends Row, as they take a look back at the beginning of Mississauga’s Walk of Fame and all of the phenomenal…
Provisional Agreement 13-A was ratified with the signing of Treaty 14 on September 5, 1806, also known as the “Head of the Lake Purchase”. The Mississaugas were compensated 1000 pounds of Province currency, given largely in trade goods. Treaty 14 encompassed some 85,000 acres of land. Treaty 14, was signed William Claus on behalf of…
Join us for our first webinar in our 2021 Indigenous Conversations series, as we welcome Former Chief of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Carolyn King. Carolyn delivers her unique, informative workshop, Indian 101. She has been engaged by government, colleges and universities, businesses and community organizations to do cross-cultural training sessions and presentations to help people…