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Mississaugas of the Credit River
Manage episode 440727344 series 3599180
In this episode, we explore the history and cultural significance of Mississauga, Ontario.
The narrative begins with John Graves Simcoe’s influence on the town’s grid-like streets and transitions to the natural alignment of Mississauga Road along the Credit River. The discussion delves into the Mississaugas’ longstanding connection to the land, tracing their history from pre-contact times to the arrival of European settlers. Key moments include the establishment of trading relationships, the impact of disease, the violence on Native populations, and the eventual displacement of the Mississaugas from their ancestral lands. The episode concludes with the revival of interest in Indigenous heritage through initiatives like the Moccasin Identifier Project, highlighting ongoing efforts to honour and preserve Indigenous culture within contemporary Canadian society.
Tune in if you are interested in the early settling of Ontario's 3rd largest city.
To learn more visit: https://www.visitmississauga.ca/we-built-this-city/
6 episodi
Manage episode 440727344 series 3599180
In this episode, we explore the history and cultural significance of Mississauga, Ontario.
The narrative begins with John Graves Simcoe’s influence on the town’s grid-like streets and transitions to the natural alignment of Mississauga Road along the Credit River. The discussion delves into the Mississaugas’ longstanding connection to the land, tracing their history from pre-contact times to the arrival of European settlers. Key moments include the establishment of trading relationships, the impact of disease, the violence on Native populations, and the eventual displacement of the Mississaugas from their ancestral lands. The episode concludes with the revival of interest in Indigenous heritage through initiatives like the Moccasin Identifier Project, highlighting ongoing efforts to honour and preserve Indigenous culture within contemporary Canadian society.
Tune in if you are interested in the early settling of Ontario's 3rd largest city.
To learn more visit: https://www.visitmississauga.ca/we-built-this-city/
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