Halton Hills Lecture Series: Relocation of the Mississauga of the Credit First Nation in 1847

Name: Halton Hills Lecture Series: Relocation of the Mississauga of the Credit First Nation in 1847
Start: 2023-10-03T19:30:00
End: 2023-10-03T20:30:00
Location: John Elliott Theatre

In-person

Indigenous Library

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Date and time

Tue, Oct 3, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Location

John Elliott Theatre

9 Church Street

Halton Hills, ON

Access

Free.

Offered in English.

Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.

About

Join us to learn about the relocation of Mississauga of the Credit First Nation from River Credit to its current location near Hagersville. Founded in 1825, Mission Village was a highly successful settlement that was seen as a model Indigenous community. Central to its history is Peter Jones, one of the Mississaugas’ Chiefs and a Methodist minister, who had strong ties to both the Indigenous and settler communities. This presentation will explore the history of Mission Village and the need for relocation, the work of Peter Jones, and the establishment of the modern MCFN Reserve.

Darin Wybenga is the Traditional Knowledge and Land Use Coordinator for Mississauga of the Credit First Nation. He previously worked as a history and geography teacher, curriculum coordinator, and vice-principal, and offers presentations on the history of treaty lands, territory, and the people of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Free tickets for this event are available through the John Elliott Theatre Box Office.

Organizer

Halton Hills Public Library

For over a century the Halton Hills Public Library has provided space for people to create and collaborate. With branches in both Georgetown and Acton, it has become a main provider and presenter of arts and culture events in the community. For Culture Days this year, the Library will host a wide variety of activities for all age groups in various artistic disciplines. Please join us online or in branch to learn more about Culture Days at the Library, including the programs, venues, dates and times; as well as the arts and culture opportunities available in Halton Hills year-round. Plus, you can follow and engage with us on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube for the latest updates. For more information on library programs, services, hours of operation and access to the online catalogue, please visit www.hhpl.ca.