Onöyoteˀa·kó· | Oneida Nation of the Thames

The Oneida Nation of the Thames is a First Nations community situated in Ontario, Canada, with historical connections to the Six Nations Confederacy

POPULATION

6,595

Rank #23 nationally

GEOGRAPHY

21.3 KM²

Rank #318 nationally

BAND COUNCIL TERM

07/08/2026

Term Expiration

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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-07-27 03:17:27 UTC

Name

Oneida Nation of the Thames (ISC Code: 169)

Former Names

Delaware First Nation, Moravian of the Thames

Band Style

First Nations

Cultural Area

Southwestern Ontario

Indigenous Language

Oneida

Number of Registered Members

6595

Band Website

http://www.oneida.on.ca/

Phone Number

(519) 652-3244

Fax Number

(519) 652-9287

Address

RR 2, SOUTHWOLD, ON

General Email

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Band Council

Governance Type

Not Applicable

Chief

JAMES TODD CORNELIUS

Term Expires

07/08/2026

Number of Council Members

JAMES TODD CORNELIUS

Chief

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KATHLEEN MARIE LYNN DOXTATOR

Councillor

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ANTHONY SCOTT IRELAND

Councillor

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ALIZABETH JEAN GEORGE-ANTONE

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RANDALL CLYDE PHILLIPS

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DEBORAH GAIL HILL

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ROSALIND GAIL ANTONE

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CHANDA MARIE KENNEDY

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TARA LYNNE BROWN

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BRANDON TAYLOR DOXTATOR

Councillor

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JOSHUA JAMES ELIJAH

Councillor

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CAROL DENISE ANTONE

Councillor

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MICHELLE RENEE KENNEDY

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Band Financial Statements

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Band Council Remuneration

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Band Owned Corporations

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Laws, Bylaws, and Codes

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Intergovernmental Agreements

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Active Court Cases

No active court cases at this time.

Downloadable Court Records

Schuyler v. Oneida Nation of the Thames

Oneida Nation of the Thames Emergency Medical Services v Ontario Public Service Employees' Union, Local 147

The Canadian Union of Public Employees v Oneida Nation of the Thames Emergency Medical Services

National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) v Oneida Nation of the Thames Emergency Medical Services

The Canadian Union of Public Employees v Oneida Nation of the Thames Emergency Medical Services

Oneida Nation of the Thames Emergency Medical Services v Canadian Union of Public Employees

Oneida Nation of the Thames v Jessica Durkee

Oneida Nation of the Thames EMS v Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union

Oneida Nation of the Thames EMS v Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 35.6

Schuyler v. Oneida Nation of the Thames

Oneida Nation of the Thames v Varewyck

Hill v. Oneida Nation of the Thames Band Council

Location Map

Reserves

ISC Code: 6191
ONEIDA 41
2133.5 Hectares
16 KM SW/SO OF/DE LONDON ON EAST BANK OF THAMES RIVER EAST OF CARADOC I.R. 42
[42.8177098, -81.4004227]

News Coverage Summary

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Media Reports

New water source secured for Oneida Nation of the Thames

9 First Nations challenge federal and provincial project laws in court

‘Agreement is coming’: Oneida Nation of the Thames to announce water deal with Government of Canada

New water source secured for Oneida Nation of the Thames

Oneida closes territory to help keep COVID-19 out

London-area Indigenous groups call for end to systemic inequities in health care

Elder Talk: Indigenous Culture, Teachings and Mindset

Man killed at Oneida Nation property identified

Five charged in raids on Indigenous pot shops in London, nearby First Nation

Oneida Nation of the Thames confirms first COVID-related death

2 Ontario police officers charged in death of Indigenous woman

New water source secured for Oneida Nation of the Thames

Dear Victoria, why bread and why cheese?

Oneida Nation of the Thames celebrates new firetruck with 100-year-old tradition

Communities gather at the Wortley Village Green to celebrate the National Indigenous People Day

New water source secured for Oneida Nation of the Thames

Conserve water notice lifted for Oneida Nation of the Thames, state of emergency remains

OPSEU/SEFPO Water Summit – September 27 – 29, 2024

Lack of consultation means Ontario's Bill 5 oversteps treaty obligations, Oneida chief says

Elder Talk: Honouring the Land - Connection, Respect and Preservation

No casino and resort coming to Oneida Nation of the Thames

Grandmother challenges Ottawa's refusal to apply Jordan's Principle to renovate mouldy home

Red Dress Day events held across London and in surrounding communities

MSU introduces Native American student tuition advantage program

Southern Ontario First Nations electing new grand chiefs

Bringing together the Queen’s and Indigenous communities

How First Nations Are Dealing With Thriving, but Illegal, Cannabis Stores

Hundreds gathered to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in London

London-area Indigenous groups call for end to systemic inequities in health care

Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians celebrate Aboriginal Solidarity Day

London-area Indigenous groups call for end to systemic inequities in health care

Two Ontario police officers charged in death of Oneida Nation of the Thames woman

Red Dress Day events held across London and in surrounding communities

What’s good in St. Thomas and Elgin? May 5, National Day of Awareness celebrated on Oneida Nation of the Thames

Indigenous communities mark Red Dress Day honouring MMIWG, educating young girls

Campaign to help fill housing gap on Oneida First Nation

New Chief Randall Phillips takes over from Sheri Doxtator as chief of Oneida Nation of the Thames

Checkpoints go up at Oneida in wake of school violence

Oneida Nation dispossessed of right to reclaim land or compensation

To improve drinking water quality in First Nation communities, collaborative approach is important

Oneida runner racing to save his language from extinction

Oneida Chief Randall Phillips wants swift action on native poverty

Oneida and Munsee-Delaware First Nations add to chorus of opposition to rebuilding Springbank Dam

Oneida hoop dancer honoured with Rising Star award

PHOTOS: Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day in London

Council unanimously grants heritage designation to Dr. Oronhyatekha home

Meet the Chiefs: Onyota’a:ka/Oneida First Nation Chief takes office in a pandemic

Why members of London's Indigenous Running Club say running is for everybody

Following McGirt decision, Oneida Nation case continues string of Indigenous court victories

"I don't look Indigenous, but I am." | The Pretendians

Cultural resurgence and food sovereignty: Revitalizing traditional practices with the Oneida Nation of the Thames

Home being built in three-day blitz for Oneida Nation of the Thames family

Sheri Doxtator: NMAI’s Meet Native America Series

Indigenous students back to class with Saunders listening following racial tensions

'Be a community member and be determined': U of T grad seeks to improve education for Indigenous youth

First Nations divided by growth in illegal marijuana sellers

Oneida First Nation and other communities left out of federal clean water promise: Grand Chief

House fire suspected of claiming father, 4 children on Oneida First Nation

PHOTOS: 45th annual Chippewas of the Thames competition powwow

Training program plugs Indigenous youth into skilled trades career path

Oneida Nation of the Thames runner inspires others to pursue personal goals

London and Oneida councils meeting for the first time this week

How underfunding of First Nations child welfare has harmed local kids, parents, caregivers

Family of Indigenous Ontario woman who died in custody speaks out

Man sentenced to life in prison after Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation shooting

Six Nations based HCCC/HDI are not the government of the Haudenosaunee

Stratford musicians to perform in support of Oneida Nation of the Thames

'Historic' London and Oneida Nation meeting lays groundwork for future partnership

'We are still people of the land': Oneida unveils Indigenous gardens for Earth Week

Imagine Build working toward fifth accessible home on Oneida

New Indigenous Healing Space opens at LHSC featuring mural by 18-year-old artist

Feds don’t collect data on fires on First Nation reserves, minister says

Indigenous housing crisis takes a terrible toll: Editorial

Dear Victoria, why bread and why cheese?

Three area entrepreneurs semifinalists in Indigenous business competition

The Identity Project: Indigenous knowledge sharer Ray John Jr.

Animal-loving teen surges ahead in Indigenous entrepreneur contest

Oneida Nation of the Thames youth leader pushes for water treatment upgrades

Live Staking with University of Western Ontario

Oneida Nation of the Thames urges council to appoint indigenous voice to police board

Indigenous gathering for deaf and hard of hearing promotes community inclusion

Meet Nurse Hope – Canada's Indigenous superhero from Oneida's comic con

Oneida of the Thames First Nation closing to non-residents amid COVID-19 pandemic

Top prospect Sage Doxtater hopes to inspire Indigenous youth to pursue 'something better for themselves'

Oneida Nation of the Thames honours Earth Week with community stewardship project

The Thames River Watershed and Traditional Territory

Historic first meeting in 150 years yields commitment to cooperate, and to hopefully meet again

Donate to Oneida Nation of the Thames water crisis help, organized by Jake Young

‘The day Indigenous people took the country back’

First Nations Chiefs sign declaration on mental health, trafficking

High-speed fibre internet on the horizon for Chippewas of the Thames First Nation

'We are still people of the land': Oneida unveils Indigenous gardens for Earth Week

Traditional Land Acknowledgement in Woodstock

Indigenous pot shops pose policing challenge

Indigenous justice group demands review of OPP raids on Oneida area pot shops

More than ‘just Indians’: Teen reflects on Indigenous vets on Remembrance Day | story | Kids News

5 years later, Indigenous students reflect on the influence of Idle No More

AEI celebrate student success on Munsee-Delaware campus

Grade 11 English course with focus on Indigenous voices to become mandatory in London region

Ontario invests $33M in mental health and addiction support for Indigenous communities

New establishment opens its doors in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation

'It felt very colonial' says first Indigenous student to sit on Thames Valley school board

London street names should reflect local Indigenous heritage

'It excites people': First Nations artists give beadwork a modern twist

Addiction help a phone call away through new Indigenous health program

TVDSB removing Ryerson's name from school with all building names to be reviewed

Indigenous journalist says OPP charges hinder his ability to cover Six Nations land struggle

Trio of London area First Nations receives $1M in addiction treatment funding

Indigenous people fear mother languages may 'disappear' in Windsor-Essex

White corn project at Western aims to restore traditions to local Indigenous communities

The Identity Project: Indigenous knowledge sharer Ray John Jr.

Ska-Nah-Doht Village marks 50 years

Police charge 9 in drug busts across southwestern Ontario First Nations communities

'This is a beginning' London summer camp takes a step toward reconciliation

Bruce Elijah named first Elder-in-Residence at Wampum Learning Lodge

How this London, Ont., resident responded to Canadian flags flying on her street

Why this 19-year-old Indigenous woman dreams of being a police officer

Why local Indigenous leaders literally stood to hold Canada's PM accountable

It's kids versus cops in a friendly game of lacrosse

Farming a 'holistic experience' for Haudenosaunee people

How a London neighbourhood helped determine one woman's path

'She's gone too soon': Oneida honours Debra Chrisjohn in MMIWG vigil

Ontario commits $1M to Chippewas of the Thames for mental health & addictions support

Federal minister promises funding to bring water pipeline to Oneida

Oneida Chief urges province to rescind decision on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

First Nation community declares state of emergency amid water woes

In Your Community: Oneida Nation of the Thames

Oneida welcomes a new year with doughnut tradition

Father of three mourned as victim of 'tragic' homicide

Program aims to preserve Indigenous history with archeological site training

Oneida First Nation woman sues London, Ont., police, alleging officers sexually abused her for years

Firefighter training program aims to change grim reality of house fires in First Nations communities

Six southwestern Ontario First Nations to see provincial cash for Thames stewardship projects

Local writer fills gap she grew up with: books for Indigenous kids

How this Oneida student who is deaf overcame online school obstacles to win a university scholarship

See the many faces of National Indigenous People's Day in London

Indigenous gathering for hearing impaired promotes community inclusion

Oneida man says Canada 'disrespecting' culture by confiscating his tobacco at Niagara border

Oneida Nation admin office occupied by angry cannabis store workers, chief says

Indigenous lacrosse traditions filled with deep meaning

Oneida has tentative deal to pipe in Lake Huron water, seeks federal money to cover cost

Google Doodle pays tribute to pioineering Oneida comedian Charlie Hill

Oneida woman's new podcast focuses on navigating life as a young Indigenous person

No casino and resort coming to Oneida Nation of the Thames

Oneida Nation of the Thames says Toronto's landfill is not a good neighbour

Oneida garden fills stomachs, reconnects Indigenous people to land

Politician accused of defrauding day-school survivor out of settlement money

Oneida student shares legacy of Indigenous WWI soldiers in heritage fair project

Feds commitment to Onedia water supply met with hope and uncertainty

Ottawa pledges $43M for clean drinking water on Oneida Nation of the Thames

Oneida Nation of the Thames gets $43M from Ottawa for clean drinking water

Indigenous lawyer inspired by her grandmother, who survived the Mohawk Institute

Oneida water: 'Would you want your parents to live like this?'

To improve drinking water quality in First Nation communities, a collaborative approach is important

Oneida Nation of the Thames grapples with COVID outbreak

Why this Indigenous rights activist does not take clean water for granted

Oneida Nation of the Thames tap water different than neighbouring non-Indigenous communities

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Partnerships and a 'build blitz': How Oneida is working to fix its housing shortage

'Life-changing': Oneida laying groundwork for new water supply pipe

State of emergency declared amid water shortage in Oneida Nation of the Thames

Hundreds gathered to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in London

Ontario First Nations sue federal government over fire protection services funding

Indigenous firefighters share knowledge, training and compete during annual gathering

Oneida meeting puts 'actions behind words' in reconciling with local First Nations: Morgan

After 5 years, Oneida still has no clean water. Why a class action settlement could be a 'relief'

Oneida Nation of the Thames declares state of emergency amid ‘all-time low’ water supply

Community spotlight: Indigenous fire services from across Ontario to hold AGM and competition at Oneida Nation of the Thames

Local Indigenous communities mark Red Dress Day with education on forefront

Construction expected this spring for Oneida Nation of the Thames water pipeline

OPSEU/SEFPO Water Summit – September 27 – 29, 2024

Following McGirt decision, Oneida Nation case continues string of Indigenous court victories

'Social media blew up' when these women planned 1st Indigenous women's deer hunt

Remembrance Day: ‘It is time to acknowledge the remarkable skills and services contributed by First Nations Peoples’ – Chief Todd Cornelius, Oneida Nation of the Thames

Health System News Indigenous Communities Help Shape New Acute Care Hospital

Ontario First Nations sue the federal government over alleged deadly underfunding of fire protection on reserves

Londoner Amanda Kennedy leaves behind legacy of leadership, mentorship and Indigenous pride

Ontario First Nations file class action against government, alleging discriminatory underfunding of firefighting services

Indigenous Patients Want Action After CMA’s Apology

Academic Research

National Aboriginal Day of Prayer in the Anglican diocese of Huron, Canada Oneida Nation of the Thames, 11 June 2006

Land and Languages: The Struggle for National, Territorial, and Linguistic Integrity of the Oneida People

A contemporary socio-cultural exploration of health and healing: perspectives from members of the Oneida Nation of the Thames.

First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program: Integrating existing knowledge on potential contaminated sites within the Nation

Sally Ainse and the Intersection of Black-Indigenous Histories in the Thames River Valley, 1780–1865

Exploring water governance and management in Oneida Nation of the Thames (Ontario, Canada): An application of the institutional analysis and development …

Entangled Resurgence: Investigating'Reconciliation'and the Politics of Language Revitalization in the Oneida Nation of the Thames

Exploring the influences of institutions on water governance and management: A First Nation case study

Indigenous London: Native travelers at the heart of empire

Understanding Local Water Collaboration for the Potential to Enhance Community Source Water Protection at Chippewas of the Thames First Nation

Indigenous London: Native travelers at the heart of empire

Local Water Collaboration to Enhance Community Source Water Protection at Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Ontario

Indigenous London: Native travelers at the heart of empire

Exploring water governance and management in Oneida Nation of the Thames (Ontario, Canada): An application of the institutional analysis and development …

Indigenous London: Native travelers at the heart of empire

Exploring Water Governance and Management in Oneida Nation of the Thames (Ontario, Canada): An Application of the Institutional Analysis and Development …

Indigenous London: Native travelers at the heart of empire

Exploring the influences of institutions on water governance and management: A First Nation case study

Indigenous London: Native travelers at the heart of empire

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