City half-masts Every Child Matters flag to honour those who have been lost and call for action against violence.
May 2, 2025
As a City, Mississauga honours the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people, while recognizing the grief shared by their families, friends and communities. On May 5, the City will recognize these tragic moments in Canada’s Indigenous history, by:
- Dimming the Clock Tower at Mississauga City Hall
- Lowering the Every Child Matters flag at City Hall to half-mast
The community is encouraged to show their support and raise awareness of MMIWG2S by wearing red, joining the conversation online, viewing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s report and other related material. Additional information and resources can be found on the City’s webpage.
“We stand solid in our commitment to the families who are still impacted by these horrific crimes and to bring awareness and education to the public. We can’t change the past, but we can certainly change the future for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals who have been devasted by violence or are still missing. We need to be a voice for those we’ve lost and a strength to those who are left behind. For survivors, we need to continue to create safe spaces that allows them to tell their story.” – Ogimma-kwe (Chief) Claire Sault, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation