Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Traditionally it is a time to gather and enjoy each other’s company – perhaps something that we have gained a new appreciation for over the past year. I remember St. Patrick’s Day last year. A small family gathering, green things, laughter, uncertainty as the news of the pandemic unfolded around us….
March 8, 2021 is #internationalwomensday2021 and Heritage Mississauga would like to collectively celebrate the women, past and present, who have inspired, supported and made significant contributions to the history of Mississauga and the advancement and equality of all people in Canada. This year the theme of #IWD2021 in Canada is #FeministRecovery which focuses on advancing…
Heritage Mississauga is pleased to announce the launch of our “Heritage News 2020 – Special 60th Anniversary Issue” newsletter today as our gift to you for the holiday season. Join us as we reflect on the last year, and recall the last decade, at Heritage Mississauga and celebrate all of the events, programs, people, and…
Heritage Mississauga is pleased to announce the launch of our Holiday Celebration 2020 On-Line Auction! We have assembled an amazing range of holiday items and gift ideas. If you’re looking for fun for the whole family, something special for your loved one, or unique pieces of art for your collection, we’ve got over 30…
SAVE THE DATE: Orange Shirt Day – This Wednesday September 30th September 30th is Orange Shirt Day – the Annual National Day of recognition to commemorate the residential school experience, acknowledge the healing journey of survivors and their families, and commit to taking action towards reconciliation. Created in 2013, designed to educate people and promote…
Heritage Mississauga is saddened by the news that in the evening of September 8, 2020 one of Malton’s historic buildings, Victory Hall, was the target of an arson attack. The damage to the building was quite extensive however there were no injuries reported. Ward 5 Councillor Carolyn Parrish acknowledged the quick response by fire fighters…
A life well-lived. It was with tremendous sadness that we learned of the passing of Dr. Ignat (“Iggy”) Kaneff on July 12 at the age of 93. How does one remember someone who had such tremendous connections within our city, and elsewhere? Iggy was a dedicated community leader and city builder, and aside from his…
Every year we honour members of the Mississauga community for their contributions and achievements with a celebration of our community heritage, for our annual event: “The Credits”. Unfortunately due to the Coronavirus, our Credits Committee and Board of Directors have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s event. This annual fundraising gala for Heritage…
Happy World Heritage Day! World Heritage Day celebrates cultural heritage by promoting heritage monuments and sites. The theme for World Heritage Day 2020 is Shared Culture, Shared Heritage and Shared Responsibility and now more than ever, we encourage and celebrate global unity. On behalf of Heritage Mississauga we wish you a happy World Heritage Day…
Meghan Mackintosh from Heritage Mississauga went LIVE on the Heritage Mississauga Facebook Page (see video below) showing you the Cultural Heritage Guide Mississauga. The Cultural Heritage Guide Mississauga celebrates the rich diverse heritage of our city and will become an excellent resource for years to come! This guide is part of Heritage Mississauga’s Celebrating Mississauga’s…