Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson for our next episode of “Ask A Historian” on August 19 2021 on our YouTube channel. This week Matthew interviews John Eigl, Historical Researcher at Heritage Mississauga, on the laborious but rewarding process of researching Mississauga’s connections to the Second World War. John Eigl has recently graduated from McMaster University’s History…
Today as we continue to celebrate Mississauga’s aviation heroes and icons, we could not forget to mention Malton’s historic AVRO Arrow and the pilots that flew the iconic aircraft. Perhaps the best known pilot who was involved with the AVRO Arrow program was Janusz (Jan) Zurakowski. Jan was born in Ryzawka, Russia, to Polish parents…
This time of year often brings to mind thoughts of excursions to cottage country, which is far from a new phenomenon. For generations, people who have had the means have looked to “escape” the urban city for relaxation and vacation. Tourist camps and cottages in Haliburton, Muskoka and countless other areas ebbed and flowed with…
August 15th, 2021 commemorates the 76th anniversary of the end of the Second World War for Canada but did you know there are a few significant dates that mark the end of the War for different countries around the world? May 2, 1945 marked the end of the war in Italy and the Mediterranean. May…
Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson for our next episode of “Ask A Historian” on August 12, 2021 on our YouTube channel. This week Matthew answers questions about the significance of the Civic Holiday, the haunting sounds of bagpipes heard playing in a local cemetery, and an aviation hero. In upcoming episodes we will be focusing on…
When I travel, my thoughts and eyes are always drawn to the history of the area that I am now exploring. Old buildings, road names, heritage markers, interpretive signs, museums and the like always capture my interest and curiosity. Having recently spent some vacation time in the Port Elgin area, the trip offered me yet…
Heritage Mississauga joins all those who today pay their respects on the passing of Premier William Davis, the 18th, and longest serving, Premier of Ontario. Today we reflect on the incredible legacy he has left behind. Prime Minister Trudeau made the following comment upon hearing of the sad news: “Mr. Davis spent more than 25 years serving…
August 9th celebrates #NationalPeacekeepersDay, which recognizes and honours the Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces personnel who have served in various peace support efforts around the world. Established in 2008, the date August 9 was selected as National Peacekeepers’ Day to recognize the greatest single loss of Canadian lives on a peacekeeping mission, which occurred on…
August 9th is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples and the theme is “Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract”. What is a social contract? According to un.org: A social contract is an unwritten agreement that societies make to cooperate for social and economic benefits. In many…
August is Wild Rice Moon or Manoomin Dabik-Giizis, and we invite you to watch as wild rice is harvested, prepared, and shared as a meal. Wild rice is a staple ingredient in many Indigenous recipes. It is low in fat but high in protein, vitamin B, iron and manganese. It is a great supplement to…