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Oneida Nation of the Thames, also known as Onyota'a:ka, the People of the Standing Stone, is located on the eastern shore of the Thames River, about 30 kilometres south of London, Ontario. The Nation has more than 6,000 members, and more than 2,000 people live in the community, which is known as Oneida 41.

The Oneida homelands are in the Madison County area of New York and beyond. In 1840, 240 men, women and children came to the settlement. Each person paid $42 to settle here, and another group followed in 1845. Because the people bought these lands and arrived as settlers, members call the community a settlement rather than a reserve. It lies within the Beaver Hunting Grounds, which were recognized in the 1701 Nanfan Treaty.

The community follows the Great Law through its spirituality, history, language, culture and traditions. Hereditary leadership comes from the Clan Mothers and the Chiefs of the three Clans:

• Bear
• Turtle
• Wolf

Responsibility to future generations is a core value. Over time, Onyota'a:ka has grown from an agricultural society into a modern and versatile Iroquois community. The Nation is a member of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians. To learn more, visit the official website.