A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada runs from October 4 to December 28.
October 1, 2025
To kick off the exhibit, there will be an opening reception on October 4 at Adamson Estate, hosted by the Museums of Mississauga and Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko.
What:
A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada
When:
Opening reception to take place on October 4, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Exhibit runs from October 4 to December 2028, 2025; public hours run Thursdays to Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m.
Where:
Adamson Estate
850 Enola Ave., Mississauga
Parking notice: due to limited onsite parking, attendees are encouraged to carpool, take MiWay or park in designated lots.
This travelling exhibit was created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 with guest curator Dr. Afua Cooper in partnership with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia.
This groundbreaking exhibition will spend the next four years touring across Canada – Mississauga will be its only stop in the GTA.
Canada’s connection to enslavement is not just the Underground Railroad — enslavement played a significant role in the early settlement of Canada and its legacy can be seen today. Discover the experiences of enslaved Black people in Canada through individual biographies and archival records, learn how enslavement came to be in Canada, and find out who Canada’s enslavers were.
About Adamson Estate
Located along the shoreline of Lake Ontario in the Lakeview neighbourhood, Adamson Estate sits on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, part of Treaty 14 lands. It was originally part of a Crown grant given to Joseph Cawthra in the early 1800s. In 1876, Joseph’s grandson, John Cawthra II, built a summer home on the land which came to be known as Grove Farm. In 1899, John’s daughter, Mabel Cawthra, received the estate as a wedding gift when she married Agar Adamson. The couple replaced Grove Farm with the current Adamson House, constructed in 1919. Together, they transformed the estate into a landmark that reflected their heritage and shared vision.
2025 marks the first time the Adamson Estate will be continuously open to the public in 40 years. Starting October 4, the Museums of Mississauga will be presenting meaningful, high-quality exhibitions about our heritage at the Adamson Estate, beginning with A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada.
Additional information can be found on the webpage.
Please find below the Construction Commencement Notice for the Lakeshore Trunk Sewer and Sub-transmission Watermain construction project 19-2215 on Lakeshore Road.
This work will be completed over the next several years, beginning from the western limits of the project at Jack Darling Memorial Park and continuing eastward. Construction is planned to begin on or around October 14, 2025, and be completed in late 2029.
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The City of Mississauga is kicking off the holiday season with something new—a Santa Claus Parade in the downtown!
September 29, 2025
The festivities stretch beyond the parade route and will make the downtown glow with the lighting of the 35 ft. Christmas tree, live entertainment, family-friendly activities and holiday experiences across Celebration Square, Square One and surrounding streets.
Parade applications are now open!
Community groups, businesses, cultural organizations and performers are invited to showcase their holiday spirit and creativity by joining the parade. Applications that meet the participant criteria will be evaluated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Visit celebrationsquare.ca/lightupthesquare for more information and to submit an application.
Parade application contact
Gautam Sharma: Santaclausparademississauga@gmail.com
Apply by October 15 to help Mississauga shine bright this holiday season!
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“We are so excited to bring Mississauga’s Santa Claus Parade to our downtown. Light Up the Square has already become one of our most popular and cherished traditions and adding the parade makes it even more special. This event is more than just a celebration, it’s an opportunity for families, neighbours and visitors to come together, experience the magic of the season and showcase the diversity that makes Mississauga shine bright all year long.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish
Minor hockey ‘Governor’ receives Key to the City
September 24, 2025
Stockley’s daughter, Heather Stockley received the Key earlier today during the City’s Council Meeting. Lloyd Stockley passed away at the age of 80 on November 6, 2023.
Stockley, known as the ‘Governor’ to the players on his teams, was the president and founder of the Mississauga Jets AA minor hockey association, part of the OHA/GTHL as well as the founder and owner of the Mississauga Chargers Junior A team, OJHL.
He received multiple awards and recognition throughout his career including the George Chamandy Memorial Trophy in 1987, the GTHL’s highest honour for individuals’ commitments and outstanding achievements in minor hockey.
In 2017, he was inducted into the Mississauga Sports Hall of Fame by the Mississauga Sports Council. In the same year, the OHA awarded Lloyd with the Crystal Puck for his outstanding achievements and contributions within the OHA for over 40 years.
Lloyd ran the Mississauga Chargers for more than 30 years until his passing in 2023. Today, his daughter Heather Stockley is the team’s owner and Governess.
“It is an honour for me to present the Key to the City to Heather Stockley. The impact her father Lloyd had on sport and recreation in our city is immeasurable. For more than four decades, Lloyd was a guiding light for minor hockey in Mississauga. His years of leadership on and off the ice, and his passion for enriching young lives with athletic accomplishment is a legacy that will endure.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish, City of Mississauga.
“I am delighted and honoured to recognize Lloyd Stockley city-wide for his outstanding role and integral part in youth sports over the past 70 + years. The impact on the development of minor hockey through the Jets and the Chargers is significant. His dedication to Hockey in Mississauga has been outstanding and greatly appreciated by so many, a true legacy.” – Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
About the Key to the City
The Key to the City of Mississauga is Mississauga’s most prestigious form of recognition. It is reserved for and bestowed upon esteemed community members, former residents and visitors whom the Mayor wishes to honour. It’s a sign of great achievement and distinction and is given to individuals who have positively impacted and changed our city for the better. While primarily symbolic, the key signifies trust and freedom for the recipient to enter in and out of the city as they wish, knowing that Mississauga will always be their home.
The Museums of Mississauga are pleased to invite you to the reopening of Adamson Estate as a vibrant cultural space managed by the City of Mississauga. This historic site will host meaningful, high-quality, Mississauga-focused exhibitions designed to celebrate our city’s heritage, foster civic pride, and deepen residents’ sense of belonging.
To mark this occasion, we are honoured to present A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada, on exclusive loan from the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. Developed with Dr. Afua Cooper and in partnership with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, this exhibition will tour nationally for the next four years—making Adamson Estate its only stop in the GTA.
Alongside this groundbreaking exhibition, the Museums of Mississauga have curated a companion exhibit on Mississauga’s Black History, spotlighting the city’s founding Black families and their remarkable contributions—stories that until recently have remained largely untold.
We hope you will join us in celebrating this important milestone for Mississauga.
Event Details:
Adamson Estate, 850 Enola Ave.
Saturday October 4, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served
Free parking available on site
More information is available on our website at www.mississauga.ca/historyexposed
Your attendance will make this celebration even more special. Please RSVP at the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1629046344469?aff=oddtdtcreator
We look forward to celebrating with you and sharing this remarkable moment in our history!
Both Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will once again be honoured in Mississauga on September 30.
September 23, 2025
The City of Mississauga joins the rest of Canada to commemorate the history and continuing impacts of this tragedy in our journey for reconciliation and fostering greater awareness within the community.
Leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the City is offering several educational initiatives, which the community is invited to actively take part in.
- On Thursday, September 25, Parks Canada, in partnership with the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada is planning an unveiling of the Nahnebahweequay plaque in Port Credit, with a reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. and ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Mississauga’s Marina Park.
- Join Eagle Spirits of the Great Waters for its 5th annual Healing and Gathering Weekend from September 27 to 28, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. Held at the Small Arms Inspection Building Grounds, take part in two days of learning, engagement, reflection and resilience.
- On Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. join in for a special event at The Riverwood Conservancy, where all will come together to walk, learn and reflect on the path towards reconciliation. This in-person gathering aims to foster understanding, respect and unity among all participants. Register here.
- Wear an orange shirt on September 30 and be a part of the national conversation using the hashtag #EveryChildMatters.
- On September 30, visit the Bradley Museum to learn about the history of Indigenous Peoples in Mississauga. Staff will also share what the City of Mississauga is doing today to further the process of reconciliation and the 94 Calls to Action. Tours will run every half-hour between noon and 4 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are recommended to guarantee a spot. Admission is free. This program includes difficult subject matter that may be upsetting for some visitors and may not be appropriate for all ages.
- To recognize this day, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation flag will be raised on September 30 at City Hall and the Civic Centre clock tower will be lit orange in the evening to recognize this important day.
- On Tuesday, September 30, the digital screens at Mississauga Celebration Square will be highlighting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action and the City’s commitment to reconciliation.
- Sisters in Spirit Day (October 4) honours missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. It’s a day to remember, raise awareness and call for justice. Join the University of Toronto Mississauga Indigenous Centre for the 2025 All-Nations Powwow at U of T Mississauga on Saturday, October 4, from noon to 5 p.m. Free tickets can be found here.
City offices will be closed on Tuesday, September 30 to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, October 1.
For more information on what’s open and closed, visit the City’s website.
Additional information can be found on the City’s webpage.
