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…
This is part two 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. The British…
As part of our ongoing Way Back Wednesday series, we will be sharing a 5-part article series that opens a dialogue on Colonial connections to road names and place names with the City of Mississauga. This series was written by UTM graduate Omar El Sharkawy as part of his Historical Studies Internship placement with Heritage…
These are difficult days. The dark story of Residential Schools, although whispered for years, is being shouted across this land. Here we are on the eve of Canada Day, yet it is hard to think of celebratory things in the midst of immense sorrow and heartbreak. I wish healing for those most affected, and reflection…
John Street in Port Credit was laid out by surveyor Robert Lynn in 1835, and named for John Jones of the nearby Credit Mission Village. John, whose Indigenous name was Thayendanegea (or Tyantenagen), was the elder brother of Kahkewaquonaby (Reverend Peter Jones). Thayendanegea (1798-1847) and Kahkewaquonaby (1802-1856) were the sons of surveyor Augustus Jones and…
It was chilly, breezy Sunday in 2014 – November 9, 2014 to be exact – and we were gathered along Mississauga Road, not far from the entrance to the Mississaugua Golf and Country Club, for the opening ceremonies for Chi-twaa Tigannes – the Sacred Garden. I recall having a conversation with one of the audience…
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…
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…
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…
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….