Emancipation Day commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. It is observed on August 1 and is a day of reflection, education and engagement about the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination.
This year marks the 189th anniversary of Emancipation Day, when more than 800,000 enslaved Africans and their descendants in Canada, parts of the Caribbean, Africa and South America were freed on August 1, 1834.
You are invited to join the City of Mississauga as we acknowledge Canada’s painful history and address systemic racism and discrimination.
You can participate in honouring this important occasion by:
- Attending the Pan-African flag raising (see details below)
- Learning about the contributions and achievements of Black individuals in Canada through recommendations from the Mississauga Library’s specifically curated reading list.
- Staying informed about the City’s ongoing commitment and actions to address systemic racism and racism including the Anti-Black and Indigenous Resolution 207 and the City’s first Black Community Engagement (BCE) Report.
To learn more about these and other activities, please visit the Emancipation Day webpage.
Emancipation Day flag raising
What:
The City of Mississauga will be raising the Pan-African flag to honour and mark this important day. As part of the event, Mayor Bonnie Crombie will share greetings along with members of the Black Caucus Alliance. In addition to the flag raising, the City Hall clock tower will be lit black, red and green the evening of August 1 in honour and recognition of Emancipation Day.
When:
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
4:30 p.m.
Where:
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Dr.
Ceremony to take place at the flag pole located on the west end of City Centre Dr.
Who:
Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Members of Council
Members of the Black Caucus Alliance
Saturday September 16th at 8:30am
This is a fun community event to help raise funds to support our South Mississauga neighbours who are experiencing food insecurity and homelessness.
Event includes 3 routes to choose from – 1k, 5k, or 10k.
Start and end at Church of St. Mark – Lutheran 130 Mineola Rd East.
Complimentary BBQ, Kid Zone, music, games and more.
“In Hindsight” is a Weekly Series (Following the Model of Old-Fashioned Radio) on Different Personalities in 19th and 20th Century Canadian History. It is produced by the Ontario Historical Society featuring Professor Donald Smith.
Professor Smith is the author of Sacred Feathers as well as many other books regarding Indigenous history.
A number of episodes focus on Dr. Smith’s research of the history of the Mississaugas, taking you back to historic Mississauga to learn about Canada’s and Mississauga’s Indigenous history.
This week, through to July 22nd, we are recognizing National Drowning Prevention Week by welcoming residents for a free swim on Wednesday July 19th at select pools across the City.
Staff will be on site delivering drowning prevention messages, information, handouts, colouring sheets, fun activities and more to help educate families about the importance of water safety.
According to the Lifesaving Society, over 400 Canadians die in preventable water-related incidents annually. Making a splash at pools, lakes, rivers, beaches should be positive experience for everyone and water safety is essential.
Free swims will take place on Wednesday July 19th at the following locations and times:
Don McLean Westacres Outdoor Pool |
1:10 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
Lions Club of Credit Valley Outdoor Pool |
1:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. |
Memorial Park starting at Dusk
Friday July 7, 21, 28, August 4, 11 and 25
See you July 21st for Puss n Boots – Last Wish
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The City of Mississauga presents free outdoor concerts at Port Credit Memorial Park on Sundays evenings from 6:30 – 8 pm this Summer.
Events are weather permitting and subject to change. Events may be delayed or cancelled due to extreme weather.
Concert Schedule:
- July 9 – Mississauga Symphony Orchestra
- July 23 – Junior Santos
- July 30 – Jeff Scott & SHOUT! The British Invasion
- August 6 – Melissa Lauren
- August 13 – Tall Order
- August 27 – Heather Christine Quintet with special guest Matt Zaddy
- September 3 – Jay Boehmer Trio & Friends