Category: Heritage and History
Get ready for the 29th Mississauga Arts Awards – Nominations open now!
This year, on June 26, 2024, MAC is hosting the MARTYS! MAC wants to recognize homegrown talent and we need your nominations to do so.
Mar 11, 2024 | Community News, Groups/Collective/Organizations, Heritage and History, Hub Highlights, Mississauga Arts Council | 0 |
Norma Nicholson featured on Coping in Colour – A Black Mental Health Podcast
In support of Black Mental Health Week, Author and Nurse Norma Nicholson appeared on the Coping in Colour Podcast to share her insights.
Mar 7, 2024 | Community News, Heritage and History, Writers | 0 |
Modern Mississauga: The Rhythmic History of Mississauga’s Summer Records
Modern Mississauga article by Matthew Wilkinson of Heritage Mississauga on “Earth, Roots and Water” – a reggae group that started in the 1970s in Malton.
Feb 29, 2024 | Heritage and History, Music | 0 |
Check out this virtual museum of 50 historic Mississauga artifacts from Museums of Mississauga
Celebrating Mississauga’s 50th, the Museums of Mississauga created a digital exhibition highlighting 50 artifacts from their collection.
Feb 23, 2024 | Heritage and History | 0 |
Discover the magic of the newly renovated Hazel McCallion Library!
Hazel McCallion Library (aka Central Library) has re-opened its doors to Mississauga. The library and its large community spared no expense or detail with the new layout and inclusions.
Feb 6, 2024 | Business, collections, community, Community News, Groups/Collective/Organizations, Heritage and History, Hub Highlights, Media, mississauga, Resources | 0 |
Mississauga News: Celebrate Black History Month at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives in Brampton with these 6 events
Celebrate Black History Month with PAMA (Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives) this February – check out their events here.
Feb 5, 2024 | Heritage and History | 0 |
Heritage Mississauga: Ask a Historian – The Story Behind Mississauga’s New Anthem
Matthew Wilkinson sits down with musician Mikey Bloom to chat about his experience writing and creating Mississauga’s brand new anthem
Feb 2, 2024 | Heritage and History, Music | 0 |
Modern Mississauga: Remembering Mississauga’s “Birth of a City Celebrations” in 1974
Learn more about Mississauga’s origin and their “Birth of a City Celebrations” written by Heritage Mississauga’s Historian, Matthew Wilkinson
Jan 25, 2024 | Heritage and History | 0 |
Don’t miss The Credits happening this week, Nov 2!
THE CREDITS is Heritage Mississauga’s annual event, which honours members of the Mississauga...
Oct 31, 2023 | Heritage and History | 0 |
Mississauga News: Understand history: Mississauga celebrating National Indigenous History Month with events
Mississauga News article on National Indigenous History Month events and activities happening across the city.
Jun 14, 2023 | Community News, Heritage and History | 0 |
Heritage Mississauga’s 2023 Annual General Meeting and Book Launch Success!
Heritage Mississauga launched their latest Mississauga Confidential! Learn more about the event and creators Bryan Ho and Nicole Mair.
Jun 2, 2023 | Heritage and History, Writers | 0 |
Ask a Historian: Legend of the Heights Comic Book – Heritage Mississauga
Ask a Historian with Daniel Wong, Illustrator of Heritage Mississauga’s latest comic – The Grange Volume 2: Legend of the Heights.
May 15, 2023 | Comics and Cartooning, Heritage and History | 0 |
Nominations are now OPEN for Heritage Mississauga’s The Credits Awards 2023
Submit a nomination for your Mississauga Heritage Heroes before July 31, 2023 at 5 PM for Heritage Mississauga’s The Credits Award Show!
May 3, 2023 | Heritage and History, Jobs / Calls | 0 |
Mississauga News: New exhibit at PAMA in Brampton offers historic look at Peel
Mississauga News article on PAMA’s upcoming exhibition featuring work from Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peel-based artists
Mar 21, 2023 | Exhibition, Galleries, Heritage and History, Visual Arts | 0 |
insauga: Interactive exhibit with stories of Inuit Canadians now on display in Mississauga
insauga article on Museums of Mississauga’s latest exhibition, The Ones We Met, on display now at the Bradley Museum until April 16
Jan 26, 2023 | Exhibition, Galleries, Heritage and History, Visual Arts | 0 |
Credit, where credit is due, Heritage shines with winning artists
Check out MAC Members who received awards at Heritage Mississauga’s The Credits last night. Congratulations to everyone!
Nov 8, 2022 | Community News, Heritage and History, Mississauga Arts Council | 0 |
Congratulations to the 2022 Recipients of “the Credits” Awards!
Learn more about Heritage Mississauga’s ‘the Credits’ 2022 Award Recipients!
Oct 24, 2022 | Heritage and History | 0 |
Heritage Mississauga: The Life of An Artist – Angelo Belluz In His Own Words
Learn about Mississauga-based Italian artist Angelo Belluz, and his journey as a new immigrant and a visual artist
Aug 16, 2022 | Heritage and History, Visual Arts | 0 |
Modern Mississauga: A brief history of Mississauga’s Small Arms Inspection Building
Modern Mississauga article by Historian Matthew Wilkinson on the history of the Small Arms Inspection Building from wartime to present.
May 24, 2022 | Heritage and History, Media | 0 |
WATCH NOW: Heritage Mississauga – On Cupid’s Wind: A History of Valentine’s Day with Justine Lyn
Tune in to ‘On Cupid’s Wing: A History of Valentine’s Day’! with Justine Lyn, Resource Centre Assistant, Heritage Mississauga.
Feb 15, 2022 | Facebook, Heritage and History, Instagram | 0 |
Ancestry.ca makes thousands of war images available for Remembrance Day
Liz Braun – Publishing date:Nov 10, 2021 • Physical Training No.1 Convalescent Hospital...
Nov 10, 2021 | Heritage and History, Media | 0 |
National Comic Book Day: Heritage Mississauga’s THE GRANGE series
In partnership with Spent Pencils, Heritage Mississauga produces a heritage-themed comic book each year that celebrates the stories of Mississauga. Download a Free copy today!
Sep 25, 2021 | Comics and Cartooning, Heritage and History, Hub Highlights | 0 |
New on the Hub
Why Do You Create? 2025
Visual Arts Mississauga at Riverwood 4170 Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga
Stranger Sings – The Parody Musical
The Randolph Theatre 735 Bathurst Street, Toronto
FLOCON | A Puppet Show During March Break in Mississauga
Clarke Hall 161 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga
Passed & Present: A Dreamland Swap
Visual Arts Mississauga at Riverwood 4170 Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga
Chinese Paper Cutting Workshop
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives 9 Wellington St. East, Brampton
Jazz Rangers live at the Port Credit Legion
Port Credit Legion 35 Front St. N,, Port Credit, Mississauga
Weekend Clown Intensive – Presence & Play
AN1 Studios 2465 Cawthra Road, Unit 132, MississaugaWeek of Events
Why Do You Create? 2025
Join us at Visual Arts Mississauga for Why Do You Create? 2025, a juried exhibition celebrating the remarkable work of 48 talented artists from across Ontario. This showcase highlights a […]
Inside. Outside. Of.
Through intuitive, tenuously articulated works, the four artists brought together in this exhibition reflect upon how we situate ourselves in relation to various planes of interconnection and existence. Works by […]
Stranger Sings – The Parody Musical
Take a trip back to Hawkins, Indiana: 1983…when times were simpler, hair was bigger, and unsupervised children were getting snatched by inter-dimensional creatures. STRANGER SINGS! THE PARODY MUSICAL is a […]
Together for Tomorrow: Earth Days in Action
This exhibit takes a look at how climate change is affecting our community, from rising temperatures and extreme weather events to disruptions in ecosystems and communities. Climate change is real […]
FLOCON | A Puppet Show During March Break in Mississauga
Join us for FLOCON, a delightful puppet show perfect for families during March Break. Embark on an enchanting journey through Canada's Arctic alongside an adventurous explorer and a charming penguin […]
Spirit Seeds – Museums of Mississauga
Immerse yourself in the intricate and beautiful world of Indigenous beadwork at Spirit Seeds. Curated by Indigenous artist Naomi Smith (Chippewas of Nawash, Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario), this exhibition presents a rich visual exploration […]
Passed & Present: A Dreamland Swap
Passed & Present: A Dreamland Swap
Join us for a unique vintage swap event where stories, sustainability, and connection come together! Bring pre-loved treasures to exchange, participate in a creative mini workshop, and leave with something […]
DIY Studio Time
DIY Studio Time
Inspired by cozy play on a snowy day, make your own paper puppet and create their story – from fairytales to space exploration and more. Once done, explore the exhibition […]
Chinese Paper Cutting Workshop
Chinese Paper Cutting Workshop
Celebrate Lunar New Year with artist Kris Yun Xie! Create intricate Chinese paper-cut designs, including the 2025 Zodiac sign, the Snake. Discover the cultural heritage of this traditional art and […]
Jazz Rangers live at the Port Credit Legion
Jazz Rangers live at the Port Credit Legion
This is Superbowl Sunday, the live music starts at 2PM and is followed by the Superbowl on the big screen Party at 4:30PM. The “Hot from the Kitchen” menu starts […]
Weekend Clown Intensive – Presence & Play
Weekend Clown Intensive – Presence & Play
3 days of presence work and le jeu. Before we put on the clown nose we start with ourselves. Specifically, ourselves in front of others. Together, we’ll uncover and explore […]
Bodies of Knowledge: An Intergenerational Dance Performance
Bodies of Knowledge: An Intergenerational Dance Performance
Bodies of Knowledge is Frog in Hand's newest artistic creation, led by Artistic Director Colleen Snell in partnership with emeritus dance artist Jill Hollingsworth. Join us for a heartfelt performance […]
Glenforest Youth Hub: Resident Virtual Information Session
Glenforest Youth Hub: Resident Virtual Information Session
The City of Mississauga is converting the former Glenforest Secondary School swimming pool enclosure into a community hub that provides services and programs that reflect the needs of local youth. […]
Stories that Move: A 6-week Course of Storytelling and Dance
Stories that Move: A 6-week Course of Storytelling and Dance
About this event STORIES THAT MOVE This winter, in the heart of the cold months, join us as we gather together for a thoughtful and fun journey combining storytelling and […]
The Birds
The Birds
By Yvette Nolan Directed by Marcel Stewart Aristophanes’s 2400-year-old comical allegory of the relationship between humans, nature, and the Gods is refashioned as a playfully satirical examination of the relationship […]
The Birds
The Birds
By Yvette Nolan Directed by Marcel Stewart Aristophanes’s 2400-year-old comical allegory of the relationship between humans, nature, and the Gods is refashioned as a playfully satirical examination of the relationship […]
Glenforest Youth Hub: Resident Information Session
Glenforest Youth Hub: Resident Information Session
The City of Mississauga is converting the former Glenforest Secondary School swimming pool enclosure into a community hub that provides services and programs that reflect the needs of local youth. […]
The Birds
The Birds
By Yvette Nolan Directed by Marcel Stewart Aristophanes’s 2400-year-old comical allegory of the relationship between humans, nature, and the Gods is refashioned as a playfully satirical examination of the relationship […]
The Birds
The Birds
By Yvette Nolan Directed by Marcel Stewart Aristophanes’s 2400-year-old comical allegory of the relationship between humans, nature, and the Gods is refashioned as a playfully satirical examination of the relationship […]
Connections Art and Book Club
Connections Art and Book Club
Join PAMA as the Brampton Library hosts this month’s book club featuring “The Exhibitionist” by Charlotte Mendelson. Discuss themes of family, art, and freedom, paired with a tour of the […]
REEL Thursdays: Origin
REEL Thursdays: Origin
Experience the magic of cinema with REEL Thursdays, a curated film series presented in collaboration with the TIFF Film Circuit. This monthly event celebrates diverse stories and themes, offering a […]
SPECIAL SCREENING OF THE DOCUMENTARY “KANAKIYOST: art, identity, and belonging”
SPECIAL SCREENING OF THE DOCUMENTARY “KANAKIYOST: art, identity, and belonging”
Enjoy an evening of live entertainment and an exclusive sneak peek of the new documentary "KANAKIYOST: art, identity, and belonging" followed by an audience talk with director Cathleen MacDonald and […]
The Birds
The Birds
By Yvette Nolan Directed by Marcel Stewart Aristophanes’s 2400-year-old comical allegory of the relationship between humans, nature, and the Gods is refashioned as a playfully satirical examination of the relationship […]
The Birds
The Birds
By Yvette Nolan Directed by Marcel Stewart Aristophanes’s 2400-year-old comical allegory of the relationship between humans, nature, and the Gods is refashioned as a playfully satirical examination of the relationship […]
Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum at PAMA
Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum at PAMA
This PA Day PAMA is excited to host the Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum as they present their pop-up exhibit, “International African Inventors”. Continue learning with “The Road Taken” – a […]
Dance Movement & Body Flow – Blueheel Dance Studio
Dance Movement & Body Flow – Blueheel Dance Studio
A six week course designed and led by talented dancer and choreographer, Stefanie Eby, this course is designed to take your dance to the next level. Learn expressive arm and […]
DIY Studio Time
DIY Studio Time
Inspired by cozy play on a snowy day, make your own paper puppet and create their story – from fairytales to space exploration and more. Once done, explore the exhibition […]
The Birds
The Birds
By Yvette Nolan Directed by Marcel Stewart Aristophanes’s 2400-year-old comical allegory of the relationship between humans, nature, and the Gods is refashioned as a playfully satirical examination of the relationship […]
EXPROSÉ: Open Mic for Poets & Spoken Word Artists
EXPROSÉ: Open Mic for Poets & Spoken Word Artists
Get ready to immerse yourself in an evening of expressive storytelling and spoken word at EXPROSÉ's premier poetry open mic event! This gathering is a celebration of raw emotion, bold ideas, […]