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…
In April 2021, Nahnebahwequay was designated a national historic person and today we explore the fascinating story of the icon and activist known also as the “upright woman”. Nahnebahwequay, also known as Catherine Sutton and Catherine Bunch Sonego, was born at the Credit River in 1824. She was baptized as Catherine Bunch in 1825. She…
In recognition of Wild Rice Moon or Manoomin Dabik-Giizis, we wanted to share some traditional, and delicious, wild rice recipes. Traditional Wild Rice Pancakes: You will need: 50ml (1/4 cup) wild rice 2ml (1/2 teaspoon) salt 375 l (1-2 cups) boiling water 2 eggs 500ml (2 cups) buttermilk 500ml (2cups) flour 30ml (2 tablespoons) sugar 10ml…
August is the seventh moon of the Anishinaabe lunar calendar and is known as Wild rice Moon or Manoomin Dabik-Giizis and is the time to harvest the wild rice. The wild rice grains are green, tan and brown which once harvested are then husked and parched in a wide shallow drum, which brings out the…
Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson for a special episode of “Ask A Reenactor” on August 5, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. on our YouTube channel. This week Matthew interviews Omar El Sharkawy, a Private in the 2nd Regt. of York Militia – Thompson’s Company, to explore how reenactors are drawn to the world of reenactment, the challenges…
This article is the conclusion of a 5-part series that explores Colonial connections on our landscape here in the City of Mississauga. This series was written by UTM graduate Omar El Sharkawy as part of his Historical Studies Internship placement with Heritage Mississauga through the University of Toronto Mississauga Historical Studies Internship Program. This week’s…
This is part four of a 5-part article series that explores Colonial connections on our landscape here in the City of Mississauga. This series was written by UTM graduate Omar El Sharkawy as part of his Historical Studies Internship placement with Heritage Mississauga through the University of Toronto Mississauga Historical Studies Internship Program. This week’s…
Welcome to our 58th installment of “Ask a Historian”. Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson for our next episode of “Ask A Historian” on July 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. on our YouTube channel. This week Matthew welcomes guests Megan Wiles and Heliya Babazadeh as they explore the incredible We Are Resilient program from the City of…
This is part three of a 5-part article series that explores Colonial connections on our landscape here in the City of Mississauga. This series was written by UTM graduate Omar El Sharkawy as part of his Historical Studies Internship placement with Heritage Mississauga through the University of Toronto Mississauga Historical Studies Internship Program. This week’s…
Welcome to our 57th installment of “Ask a Historian”. Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson for our next episode of “Ask A Historian” on July 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. on our YouTube channel. This week Matthew welcomes Omar El Sharkawy, Educational Resource Assistant at Heritage Mississauga, as they discuss the research, process, and discoveries of the…