Ka-del | Caldwell First Nation

The Caldwell First Nation is an Indigenous community with roots in the southwestern region of Ontario, Canada, near the Lake Erie shoreline.

POPULATION

543

Rank #469 nationally

GEOGRAPHY

0.8 KM²

Rank #567 nationally

BAND COUNCIL TERM

09/18/2027

Term Expiration

Conflict Score

Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-07-31 23:22:28 UTC

Name

Caldwell (ISC Code: 165)

Former Names

Caldwell Settlement, South Mersea Band

Band Style

First Nation

Cultural Area

Great Lakes Region

Indigenous Language

Anishinaabemowin

Number of Registered Members

543

Band Website

https://www.caldwellfirstnation.ca/

Phone Number

(519) 322-1766

Fax Number

(519) 322-1533

Address

14 ORANGE STREET, LEAMINGTON, ON

General Email

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Band Council

Governance Type

Not Applicable

Chief

NIKKI ANNA-MARIA OROSZ (VAN OIRSCHOT)

Term Expires

09/18/2027

Number of Council Members

NIKKI ANNA-MARIA OROSZ (VAN OIRSCHOT)

Chief

📧 Email not available

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RANDY LEE DEGRAW

Councillor

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MELISSA LIANNE REID

Councillor

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STANLEY JAMES SCOTT

Councillor

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ALLAN HIGSON (IAN) DUCKWORTH

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Band Financial Statements

2024 - Report Not Available

2023 - Audited consolidated financial statements

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Band Council Remuneration

2024 - Report Not Available

2023 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2022 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2021 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2020 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2019 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2018 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2017 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2016 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2015 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2014 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2013 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

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

R. v. Caldwell

Caldwell et al. v. Stuart et al.

Caldwell v. Stadacona Fire and Life Ins. Co.

Caldwell v Caldwell

R. v. Caldwell

Clarke v. Milford

Caldwell v. Elia

Bourgeois v Caldwell

R. v. Demmings & Co. Ltd. v. Caldwell Construction Co. Ltd. et al.

Caldwell v. Ignas

Caldwell v. Stuart

Re Caldwell and the City of Toronto

Caldwell v. Valiant Property Management

Caldwell Estate, In re; Western Trust Co. v. Moose Jaw Securities

Hood v. Caldwell

Caldwell v. Cockshutt Plow Co.

Brenenstuhl v Caldwell

Nash-Simington Company v. Caldwell

McLaren v. Caldwell

Duckworth v. Caldwell First Nation

Location Map

Reserves

ISC Code: 10193
CALDWELL FIRST NATION RESERVE
81.4 Hectares

[42.0528046, -82.5974772]

News Coverage Summary

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Media Reports

Caldwell First Nation hold first ever powwow celebrating a return to their land

Afro-Indigenous activist tells her tribe’s story on campus

Wisconsin Native languages shift from silence to celebration

Chic and proud: First nations’ flair

Emotionality differences between a native and foreign language: theoretical implications

Indigenous Peoples Day: Kingsville and Caldwell First Nation Raise Flag

Rugged Idaho Expo to bring outdoor adventures to Indian Creek Plaza in April

Caldwell's annual Winter Wonderland opens Friday

Destination Caldwell proposes public LED screen display for Indian Creek Plaza

Ontario’s first Indigenous-operated winery is in the works with Caldwell First Nation’s Three Fires label

4th of July brings fun activities to Caldwell's Indian Creek Plaza

Caldwell discusses rehiring firm that envisioned Indian Creek Plaza

Momentum building for Ojibway national urban park

Walpole Island, Caldwell First Nations in Ontario honour children lost at former B.C. residential school

Fishing report: Wade into Indian Creek (June 7)

20 Pictures of Caldwell’s Christmas Lights at Indian Creek Plaza

Caldwell's Winter Wonderland

No longer a 'ghost town': Downtown Caldwell welcomes 10 new businesses in 2019

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'Disastrous, hilarious, and so much fun' cardboard kayak races to return to Indian Creek Festival

Caldwell's Indian Creek Plaza reaches its one-year anniversary

Body pulled from Indian Creek in Caldwell, police confirm

Cardboard kayak races showcase the evolution of the Indian Creek Festival in Caldwell

Tuesday on the Creek Concert Series returns to Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell

Last chance to take in the lights at Caldwell's Indian Creek Plaza

Post Malone surprises patrons at Indian Creek Steakhouse in Caldwell

Video display screen proposed for Indian Creek Plaza in downtown Caldwell

Caldwell’s Indian Creek Plaza could get new video screens

Caldwell plans state-of-the-art LED display to boost downtown engagement

The Thames River Watershed and Traditional Territory

Healing wounds 50 years later: Feds commit to funding Caldwell Hall demolition

Local museum hosts lecture on Birch Bark Booklets of Simon Pokagon

Rates of involvement across the child welfare trajectory: First Nations...

Change the James Caldwell High School mascot | Opinion

Caldwell First Nation calls for resignation of provincial Indigenous minister

Boise Weekly Events - Caldwell Fine Arts, The College of Idaho - Julia Keefe Duo

Caldwell First Nation claims never consulted on Gordie Howe bridge

Rates of foster care placement of Aboriginal children in Quebec and... | Download Scientific Diagram

State Library of NSW to host Indigenous creatives for discussion rooted in truth-telling, collectivism and art

Bellarine primary school leading the pack

New Madbin Jina sign at Point Pelee invites you to 'sit a while,' as park marks renaming of area

Caldwell First Nation celebrates opening of new gas station, convenience store

Province Partnering with Three Fires Nations to Strengthen Economy in Southwestern Ontario

Windsor Indigenous, municipal leaders meet for reconciliation conference

How to start a fashion collaboration: Spell Byron Bay shares a guide

How Luiseno Indian Artist James Luna Resists Cultural Appropriation

Two-day event brings First Nations together for sacred work of returning Ancestors

N.J. school keeps controversial Native American mascot, sparking further outrage

Kylie carries away Indigenous Art prize

Q&A — Jye Caldwell

Honouring Indigenous History Month

Council mechanic Shannan Caldwell awarded Cory James Scholarship

Macquarie University wins Opportunity & Inclusion prize

Ontario, First Nation officials create working group for EV projects

Active allyship, not passive shame: teachings from John Croutch, Indigenous cultural competency trainer

Madbin Jina: Caldwell First Nation and Parks Canada unveil a new sign that conveys the warmest of welcomes

Caldwell First Nation And Parks Canada Sign MOU On Proposed Windsor Park

Vandals Leave Racist Graffiti On Caldwell First Nations Land in Leamington

Mi'kmaq | Source Guide

‘Chiefs’ Logo, Name Will Stay, Caldwell-West Caldwell BOE Says

Year 3 Aboriginal Art Workshops with Bianca Caldwell

Caldwell/West Caldwell BOE Requested to Change James Caldwell High School Mascot

Caldwell First Nation to co-manage Ojibway National Urban Park

Wisconsin’s 33 Most Influential Native American Leaders for 2023, Part 2

Gardens of Love: Duncan Caldwell

A New National Park That Rests on Indigenous and Industrial History

Bundjalung artist’s work chosen for Lismore Council RAP

Three Fires Vineyard and Restaurant Caldwell First Nation Ontario

Battery plant hurdle cleared with partnership between province and Indigenous groups

Indigenous Studies class at Sexsmith Secondary School hosts: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Tribute

World-travelling First Nation chef plans to make southwestern Ontario town prime tourism destination

Caldwell First Nation celebrates opening of new gas bar and convenience store

Take a tour through a Caldwell First Nation home with Chief Mary Duckworth

Reconciliation-in-Action: Caldwell First Nation hosts first ever conference for municipalities in Southwestern Ontario

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Indigenous, municipal leaders move toward reconciliation at historic Windsor-Essex conference

Caldwell First Nation launches online system for project consultations

Change The Chiefs: Caldwell Students Call School Mascot ‘Racist’

Caldwell First Nation elder says fishing here is a 'dream come true'

Pride Or Racism? Caldwells Still Split Over Native American Logo

Caldwell First Nation reclaims territory with new homes

Caldwell First Nation’s Boardwalk Open Daily

Security cameras cause concern and possible eviction at Caldwell First Nation

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples and Cultures

Caldwell families are escaping the heat in Indian Creek Plaza

Meet the inspiring 2023 Mr NAIDOC Perth finalists

Rebecca Caldwell joins Finance Minister Morneau’s team

Four things you may not know: Jye Caldwell

Protesters young and old share experiences of racism at Regina rally

'Dream Come True': First Nations Artist Kylie Caldwell On Her Sell-Out Collab Range With Spell

'Let's take care of each other': Past deal offers future lessons, Indigenous leaders tell conservation authority

'We're going to keep moving forward': Caldwell First Nation Marina open for business

More than a million lights will light up downtown Caldwell

Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education Will Not 'Cancel' the Chief Name or Logo

Charging for Parking? New Paid Parking System Coming to Caldwell

Health System News Indigenous Communities Help Shape New Acute Care Hospital

Indian Creek Plaza In Idaho: Outdoor Ice Skating In Idaho

Hydro One pledges 50:50 equity deals with First Nations on large transmission projects

'This is just the beginning:' Caldwell First Nation celebrates return to part of its ancestral lands

Over a million lights will kick off Winter Wonderland Opening Weekend in Downtown Caldwell

Caldwell First Nation restoring 40 acres of land in Leamington

PhD student fuses Indigenous queer studies and criminology

Rising Warriors program to tackle Indigenous mental health

$19M announced for affordable, accessible housing in Windsor, Essex, Caldwell First Nation

Spell x Kylie Caldwell: a bewitching display of 'beautiful chaos'

Caldwell graduation ceremony inspires First Nation success

Exploring indigenous art and culture with William Caldwell

Carrie Ann and Janne – Leamington

Caldwell First Nation sets sights on restaurant, housing and cannabis

Caldwell First Nation opens restaurant on the road to Point Pelee

Meanjin announces Eugenia Flynn and Bridget Caldwell-Bright as Guest Editors of First Nations edition

Sixties Scoop survivor hopes new book will help readers understand his trauma

Racism and being an Indigenous ally — ABC editorial advisor Bridget Caldwell-Bright shares her advice

After 230-year fight, Caldwell First Nation has reserve status; begins to build a new community

Caldwell First Nation gets land back and reserve status

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Finding the words: Eight Indigenous students share more than a language

Caldwell's Indian Creek ice ribbon now open

Walpole Island, Caldwell First Nations in Ontario honour children lost at former B.C. residential school

Caldwell First Nation calls for resignation of provincial Indigenous minister

Caldwell First Nation starts first Indigenous-owned winery east of B.C.

Inside last Panguitch Indian Boarding School building, cemetery where Paiute children died

At this N.J. high school, removing a Native American mascot is more complicated

How Caldwell transformed into the Treasure Valley's newest hot destination

Indigenous fusion cuisine coming to Caldwell First Nation's restaurant near Point Pelee

'Sit a while' at Point Pelee in honour of Caldwell First Nation

Crosswalk, walkway featuring sacred Caldwell First Nation symbols coming to Kingsville

Caldwell First Nation chief seeks Indigenous Affairs minister's resignation

Caldwell First Nation's relationship with Point Pelee National Park 'true to the Anishinaabek way of life'

20 Pictures of Caldwell’s Christmas Lights at Indian Creek Plaza

Did You Know Caldwell's Beautiful Indian Creek Was Hidden Under Concrete For Over 70 Years? [PHOTOS]

‘A band without land’ no more: After 230-year fight, Caldwell First Nation secures reserve

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Large new mixed-use project set near Caldwell’s Indian Creek

Keeping Caldwell's main attraction a popular hotspot

'World's largest Indigenous restaurant' part of Caldwell First Nation big plans

Construction of first homes underway on Caldwell First Nation land

"Really excited:" Lit & Co to open third location in Indian Creek Plaza

Live in Caldwell? Indian Creek Plaza has it all, except apartments. And they’re coming

Indian Creek and beyond: Caldwell leaders study how and where to grow

Caldwell First Nation, Parks Canada to explore joint governance of Ojibway National Park

Cardboard kayak races? The Indian Creek Festival begins tonight!

Caldwell First Nation announces first parcel of land for new reserve in Leamington

Windsor's archaeological management plan is missing sites of potential value, says Caldwell First Nation

100th Caldwell Night Rodeo kick-off to be held at Indian Creek Plaza

Afro-Indigenous activist tells her tribe’s story on campus

Neenah Powwow Honors Legacy of Indigenous Advocate

Downtown Caldwell booms with big new project. City studies how to handle parking crunch

Author Susan Kelsey shares the story of Native American Billy Caldwell on AOTA

Meet some of the first residents living on Caldwell First Nation

Glebe community mourns loss of well-known Aboriginal brother and sister

Caldwell First Nation and Parks Canada reach agreement to explore shared governance of the proposed national urban park in Windsor

Caldwell First Nation, Parks Canada sign 'historic' agreement to co-manage Ojibway National Urban Park

'It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas': Caldwell begins decorating for Winter Wonderland

Caldwell First Nation reclaims territory with new homes

Caldwell First Nation is moving home after hundreds of years. Here's what it took to reclaim their land

Column: Do you know the name Billy Caldwell? New documentary is about a Native American intertwined with Chicago’s history

'Winter Wonderland Festival' opens on Friday in Caldwell

Indian Creek Festival returns to downtown Caldwell this weekend

Academic Research

Indigenous marine resource management on the Northwest Coast of North America

“The Inside Is Such a Sterile Place”: Organizing with the Indigenous Environmental Network

Indigenous lessons about sustainability are not just for “all humanity.”

Two spirit Indigenous offenders in the Correctional Service of Canada: cultural reclamation and need for a healing approach to policies and programs

Native Removal Writing: Narratives of Peoplehood, Politics, and Law by Sabine N. Meyer

(Re) Conceptualizing neglect: Considering the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in child welfare systems in Canada

Culturally competent research with American Indians and Alaska Natives: findings and recommendations of the first symposium of the work group on American Indian …

Re-Indigenizing Ecological Consciousness and the Interconnectedness to Indigenous Identities

Indigenous sustainability at college of Menominee nation

The Persistence of the Caldwell First Nation without a Land Base

Dibaginjigaadeg Anishinaabe Ezhitwaad: a tribal climate adaptation menu

Two spirit Indigenous offenders in the Correctional Service of Canada: cultural reclamation and need for a healing approach to policies and programs

The settler-colonial imagination: Comparing commemoration in Saskatchewan and in Québec

A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IPV) WITHIN AMERICAN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES

Indigenous Sustainability Thinking: A Menominee Perspective

Indigenous lessons about sustainability are not just for “all humanity.”

Band Publications

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Third Party Reports

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