Outrage at the news from the Kamloops Indian Residential School. A statue toppled. The anger is palpable. Sadly the story is not a new one, and unfortunately it is likely a story that we will hear again … and again. The road to healing, of reconciling our history with finding a path forward, will be…
Welcome to our 51st installment of “Ask a Historian”. This week Matthew welcomes special guest Professor Donald Smith as they explore the marginalization of Indigenous culture in Canada using Professor Smith’s book “Seen But Not Seen” as a guide through this tumultuous but fascinating history. Donald B. Smith (born 1946) is a professor emeritus of…
Here at Heritage Mississauga we have, for many years now, proudly flown the flag of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Considering our physical connection to their historic home along the banks of the Credit River, the chosen name for our city, and our strong and mutually supportive relationship, flying the flag of the…
Welcome to our 50th installment of “Ask a Historian”. Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson for our next episode of “Ask A Historian” on May 27th at 4:00 p.m. on our YouTube channel. This week Matthew welcomes guest Tahir I. Qureshi as they explore the history of the Meadowvale Islamic center (MIC) and the dedication of the…
Historically fires were an ever-present threat, and historic Mississauga was struck by many, as were a large number of other communities. Wooden buildings, open fires, and a lack of firefighting capabilities often left communities vulnerable. But two fires in particular shaped the landscape of this place, and both happened in May. The first happened 169…
May is Museum Month and this year the theme is #MuseumsConnectON which explores how even in a time of social distancing, we are able to connect through our history, heritage, art, and common interests. In connection to our Saturday Matinee “Found Footage of the Bradley Museum & Historic Benares House Tour”, we would like to…
#WorldBeeDay raises awareness about our reliance on pollinators such as bees to maintain our ecosystem. Unfortunately pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities and #WorldBeeDay provides an opportunity to reflect on our collective responsibilities in helping our pollinator friends. Wondering how you can bee part of the solution?…
Welcome to our 49th installment of “Ask a Historian”. Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson for our next episode of “Ask A Historian” today on our YouTube channel. This week Matthew welcomes guest Dr. Carolyn Harris as they explore historic Royal visits, their influence on our landscape, and the future connections of the Royal Family to Mississauga….
Here we are on the eve of Victoria Day. For many people, over many years, the Victoria Day long weekend has unofficially kicked off the summer, the return of warm weather and longer days. Of course, in terms of the calendar, the Monday before May 25 marks neither the Spring Equinox nor the Summer Solstice….
Queen Frederica Drive in Mississauga was named in the 1960s after the SS Queen Frederica, a passenger liner that itself was named in honour of Queen Frederica of Greece. Other nearby streets include Gripsholm, Kingsholm (originally Kungsholm), Westerdam, Sylvania, Saturnia, Orcades, Parthia, Vera Cruz, Argus, Franconia and Flagship are all names of early passenger liners,…