Mississauga commemorates Indigenous history in June

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize, celebrate and honour the rich heritage, history, resilience and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Canada.

The City of Mississauga invites residents and visitors to participate in a variety of activities and events designed to promote learning, appreciation and engagement with Indigenous cultures and communities.

Programming includes:

• Online author talk featuring Métis author, Tara Gereaux on Wednesday, June 24.
• Recommended books that honour the rich histories, cultures and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.
• Public art, including Indigenous murals at the City Centre Transit Terminal and Amphitheatre.
• Public Art Community Ride: a guided cycling experience that will explore a range of public artworks, including pieces that reflect Indigenous perspectives.
• Sauga Connections presentation focused on Indigenous art.
• National Indigenous Peoples Day 2026 event: celebrate with live entertainment, artisan markets, cultural displays and a headline performance by Tia Wood, JUNO-nominated Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year.
• Lighting the Clock Tower at City Hall orange on June 2 and all other evenings in June when another cause isn’t scheduled to be recognized.

These events are part of the City’s commitment to reconciliation, cultural awareness and fostering a more inclusive community by recognizing and celebrating Indigenous voices and traditions.

Additional information and resources:

• Haudenosaunee Confederacy
• Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
• Six Nations First Nation
• Nation Huron-Wendat
• National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
• Government of Canada

The City of Mississauga is located on lands which were occupied by numerous Indigenous nations since time immemorial. Settlement and the eventual growth of the city was made possible with the signing of Treaties over 200 years ago.

For more information about programming and Mississauga’s offerings, visit the webpage.

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