“Spirit Seeds” Exhibition
Multiple day event, February 8 - August 3, 2025
Immerse yourself in the intricate and beautiful world of Indigenous beadwork at Spirit Seeds. Curated by Indigenous artist Naomi Smith (Chippewas of Nawash, Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario), this exhibition presents a rich visual exploration of beadwork from the Woodlands and Great Lakes Regions and present-day examples of the art form.
Author Talks - Brian Thomas Issac
June 18, 2025 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Presenting Brian Thomas Issac, who will discuss his newly released novel Bones of a Giant. Brian Thomas Isaac was born on the Okanagan Indian Reserve near Vernon, BC. After completing grade eight, he found work in the oil fields and in construction and eventually retired as a bricklayer. He came to writing late in life without any formal training. In 2022, his bestselling debut, All the Quiet Places, won an Indigenous Voices Award, was a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award for Fiction, the Amazon Canada First Novel Award, was longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize and CBC’s Canada Reads.
Let’s Talk Books - Indigenous History Month
June 20, 2025 | 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Our Book Clubs are a great way to meet other readers and talk about books you might never have discovered yourself. Share your reading favourites with other book lovers and discuss what you have been reading.
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025
June 21, 2025 | Mississauga Celebration Square
Enjoy Indigenous culture with artisan markets, evening activities and a headlining performance by Tanya Tagaq.
New mural by Que Rock, Alex Bacon, and PERU143
The City’s public art program has commissioned a new mural that celebrates generations of Indigenous leadership and contributions from diverse peoples and species who have made Mississauga the thriving hub it is today. Inspired by the name “MISSISSAUGA”, The mural will be painted in June at the Celebration Square amphitheatre.
Que Rock (Nipissing First Nation), Alex Bacon and PERU143 based their design on a portion of one of the Anishinaabe creation stories. The mural will be a visual dialogue between the land’s past, its present and future. Come Together will serve as a reminder that our diverse cultural roots are the foundation upon which Mississauga has blossomed and call on all of us to realize that our fates are interconnected.
Photo (at left): Peru 143, Que Rock, Bacon, “Cultural connections”, in Sault Ste. Marie
New public art banners throughout the city
Jeannette Ladd (Saugeen First Nation) is this year’s banner artist. Commissioned by the City’s public art program, Jeannette’s original artwork for light pole standards throughout the city will be installed in June.
Each piece Jeannette creates is a reflection of her Anishinaabe heritage – blending traditional teachings, natural elements, and vibrant storytelling with contemporary techniques. This six-banner series brings together the heart of Mississauga – its land, water, and people. Inspired by the Credit River, Lake Ontario, local parks, and the oldest oak tree in the city, each banner celebrates how nature and community live side by side.