Oneida Nation of the Thames, First Nations settlement in Middlesex County, Canada.
Oneida Nation of the Thames is a First Nations settlement in southwestern Ontario with administrative facilities, healthcare centers, and schools serving over 6,000 registered members. The community operates its own social programs and educational services locally.
In 1840, Oneida families left New York and settled in Ontario after purchasing land in Middlesex County. This move established their community in what is now Canada.
Members speak the Onyota'a:ka language through community educational programs held at the longhouse. Traditional ceremonies take place throughout the year, connecting people to their heritage and values.
Visitors can access the administration office and community facilities to learn about local services and programs. The longhouse serves as a gathering space for cultural events and ceremonies throughout the year.
The community is referred to as a settlement rather than a reserve, reflecting that members purchased land directly from the government. This distinction marks an important difference in their legal and historical relationship to the land.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
