Come Together

“"Come Together" celebrates generations of Indigenous leadership and contributions from diverse peoples and species who have made Mississauga the thriving hub it is today. Based on a portion from one of the Anishinaabe creation stories, the mural speaks of a time when there were only five great nations of Turtle Island. Each nation is represented in the design by a different animal of profound significance. The heron, known as a water bird, represents the Mississauga's’ identity as people connected to water. The coyote, with its glass-like sheen, gazes into the future of the land, symbolizing the present and future of Mississauga, with its towering glass buildings. The fish evoke the earth tones of the natural world and the Thirteen Moons of the Anishinaabe calendar circle the amphitheatre’s seating. Facing Duke of York Blvd., the word “MISSISSAUGA”, a human creation, intricately woven and intertwined in geometric patterns, merges the past with the future. This mural calls on all of us, regardless of our differences, to Come Together. The artists hope to inspire conversations about change, the strength that comes from diversity, and the perpetual growth that can come when we invest in relationships and celebrate our interconnection.”