拍摄短电影Sacred Garden (Chi-twaa Tigaanes)的目的就是纪念印地安人祖先，他们在几千年前旅行到Credit River Valley，生活在目前的Mississauga。假若您想了解更多历史，也许您可以从视频中体会到。
The goal of the ‘Sacred Garden (Chi-twaa Tigaanes)’ short film is to recognize and honour the memory of our First Nation Ancestors who for thousands of years travelled the Credit River Valley and once lived on this sacred ground (now known as Mississauga).
It showcases the Sacred Garden (Chi-twaa Tigaanes), which is located on part of what was the Credit Mission Village site, which was home to the Mississaugas of the Credit River circa 1826 to 1847. This site remains culturally and traditionally significant to the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation today. This video is unique because it includes a brief historical narration by Faith Rivers, Director of Heritage Mississauga, Chair of the Aboriginal Programs Committee and member of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. Not many people in Mississauga are aware of this history and that the Mississaugas lived lightly on the land and left little evidence to remind us of their presence. In 1847, the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation were relocated to Hagersville, Ontario after the sale of their land at the Credit River.
This video also showcases traditional indigenous plants, traditional music, and the unveiling of commemorative plaques by leaders in the Mississauga community.
“With the launch of ‘The Sacred Garden,’ Heritage Mississauga has created a video dedicated to the memory of our First Nation Ancestors who once lived on this sacred ground. It gives viewers and the citizens of Mississauga a brief history lesson of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. You’ll learn about where they lived and what Mississauga looked like in the late 1800s. This video helps keep their legacy alive and well in the city Mississauga.”–Jayme Gaspar, Executive Director, Heritage Mississauga.
This video is part of a series of videos Heritage Mississauga is making for the Celebrating Mississauga’s Cultural Heritage Project, which was generously funded by Ontario Trillium Foundation. Stay tuned for more videos, which will give you a glimpse into Mississauga’s past by telling the stories of our rich and diverse cultural heritage.
