This week on Ask A Historian, Matthew Wilkinson joins Lisa Abbott, Manager, Museums of Mississauga and Small Arms Inspection Building, as they discuss the many amazing current and future programs planned for the Museums of Mississauga. They revisit some of the staple programs, some returning favorites, and new programs that delve into the history of…
This week on Ask A Historian, Matthew Wilkinson continues his fascinating conversation with guest Pardeep Singh Nagra , Executive Director, Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada, as they discuss Sikh Canadians and their contributions to Canada both past and present in this two part episode. Located in Malton, the Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada (SHMC) is…
This week on Ask A Historian, Matthew Wilkinson welcomes guest Pardeep Singh Nagra , Executive Director, Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada, as they discuss Sikh Canadians and their contributions to Canada both past and present in this two part episode. Located in Malton, The Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada is dedicated to advancing and promoting…
This week on Ask A Historian, Matthew Wilkinson welcomes guest Megan Wiles, Coordinator, Exhibition & Outreach, Museums of Mississauga as they discuss the “What is Love? Mississauga Love Stories, Past and Present” exhibit currently running at the Bradley Museum. The exhibit focuses on a variety of love stories and how different forms of love can…
This week on Ask A Historian, Matthew Wilkinson welcomes guest John Dunlop, Manager, Heritage Planning and Indigenous Relations at the City of Mississauga, as they discuss the Antrex Archaeological Site. Matthew and John explore the process for the archaeological investigation, the history of the land and the Peoples who called it home in 700-800 years…
Join us today on Ask A Historian as we explore the Museums and Archives of the Polish Armed Forces also known as the Orlinski Museum. Matthew Wilkinson is joined by Robert Stanczyk from the Museums and Archives of the Polish Armed Forces who discusses the history of the museum, the historic figures and patrons that…
Join us today at 4:00 p.m. for Ask A Historian as we explore the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the connections to Mississauga. On today’s episode, Justine Lyn interviews Historian Matthew Wilkinson as they delve into the history of World War One, the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the fallen soldiers from Mississauga, and what it…
This week, Matthew answers questions from some of our followers on the history of street names, street signs, and connections to Buffalo Bill Cody in Mississauga. We invite you to send in questions that you may have on historic people, places, events, and curiosities that you may have about Mississauga. Email your questions to [email protected]….
Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson for Ask A Historian on Thursday March 24, 2022 as we announce the launch of our most recent comic book, The Grange: Legend of the North Star. This week, Matthew interviews two of the driving forces behind the 11th volume in the Heritage Mississauga comic book series, Justine Lyn, Resource Centre…
Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson today for a special Saturday Matinee presentation in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day as Matthew explores the story of Irish immigration and settlement in historic Mississauga. Many Irish families came to settle in historic Mississauga and they faced challenges with the landscape, barriers to land ownership, and religous persecution. Irish communities…