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London police welcome new Indigenous recruit with first-ever smudge ceremony
Seven new recruits will get their badges and officially become police officers in a swearing-in ceremony happening today. For the first time, the ceremony will include an opening by Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Chief Myeengung Henry.
Oneida sign language created to connect deaf community with their culture
Marsha and Max Ireland are trailblazers in their community as they are helping develop signs based on the Oneida language.
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Oneida Nation of the Thames says Toronto's landfill is not a good neighbour
It’s been seven years since the City of Toronto started dumping its waste at the Green Lane Landfill in Southwold Township. A site that is located in the backyard of Oneida Nation of the Thames.
Sacred youth games celebrated at Indigenous camp
Youth from different nations across Ontario gathered at Chippewas of the Thames First Nation to participate in an Indigenous games camp.
Firefighter training program aims to change grim reality of house fires in First Nations communities
Fire departments on Oneida Nation of the Thames and Chippewas of the Thames First Nation are working to improve its services. Currently, both fire departments experience low turnout rates to fire calls and lack the adequate number of volunteers to effectively service their communities.
Chippewas of Thames youth learn winter skills to live off the land
Young people from Chippewas of the Thames First Nation participated in a camp where they learned first-hand the importance of Anishnaabe traditions of trapping and hunting in the winter.