mʌnsi dələwɛər | Munsee-Delaware Nation

The Munsee-Delaware Nation is an Indigenous First Nation community located near London, Ontario, with a rich cultural heritage and history in the region

POPULATION

744

Rank #396 nationally

GEOGRAPHY

10.5 KM²

Rank #397 nationally

BAND COUNCIL TERM

04/01/2026

Term Expiration

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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-05 02:08:50 UTC

Name

Munsee-Delaware Nation (ISC Code: 168)

Former Names

Munsee Delaware Band

Band Style

First Nation

Cultural Area

Southwestern Ontario

Indigenous Language

Munsee Delaware

Number of Registered Members

744

Band Website

https://www.sfns.on.ca/munsee-delaware-nation.html

Phone Number

(519) 289-5396

Fax Number

(519) 289-5156

Address

RR 1, MUNCEY, ON

General Email

Not Available

Band Council

Governance Type

Not Applicable

Chief

ROGER LEWIS THOMAS

Term Expires

04/01/2026

Number of Council Members

ROGER LEWIS THOMAS

Chief

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ROSS RANDELL ALBERT

Councillor

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AMANDA LOUISE DOLSON

Councillor

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REESE BELLE KENNEDY

Councillor

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AMBER LOUISE LOGAN

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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2020 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2019 - Audited consolidated financial statements

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2013 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2012 - Munsee-Delaware Nation20122013.pdf

2011 - Munsee-Delaware Nation20112012.pdf

2010 - Munsee-Delaware Nation20102011.pdf

2009 - Munsee-Delaware Nation20092010.pdf

2008 - Munsee-Delaware Nation20082009.pdf

2007 - Munsee-Delaware Nation20072008.pdf

2006 - Munsee-Delaware Nation20062007.pdf

2005 - Munsee-Delaware Nation20052006.pdf

2003 - Munsee-Delaware Nation20032004.pdf

2002 - Munsee-Delaware Nation20022003.pdf

2001 - Munsee-Delaware Nation20012002.pdf

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

Canada (Attorney General) v. Munsee-Delaware Nation

Munsee-Delaware Nation v Crystal Flewelling

Martin v Munsee Delaware First Nation, Fisher and Peters

990114 Ontario Ltd. (Paradise Bingo) v. Munsee-Delaware Nation

990114 Ontario Ltd. v. Munsee-Delaware Nation

Munsee-delaware Nation v Flewelling

Jones v. Munsee-Delaware Nation

Munsee-Delaware First Nation v. Flewelling

Munsee-delaware Nation v Flewelling

Munsee-Delaware Nation v Crystal Flewelling

Location Map

Reserves

ISC Code: 6190
MUNSEE-DELAWARE NATION 1
1054.0 Hectares
24 KM W/O OF/DE ST. THOMAS ON WEST BANK OF THAMES RIVER
[31.9465703, 35.3027226]

News Coverage Summary

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Media Reports

Walkers pray for Georgian Bay

Ontario First Nations undertake new healing lodge and ‘whole-of-community approach’ to battling addictions

Chippewas of the Thames First Nation focuses on nutrition at the upcoming pow wow

Health System News Culturally Responsive Cervical Cancer Education and Screening for Indigenous Women

Guelph University offers grants up to $10K to First Nations students

U of G Creates Award to Support Local First Nations Students

We asked: What does National Indigenous Peoples Day mean to you?

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

Boil water advisory extended for Chippewas of the Thames, Munsee-Delaware

The Chippewas-Muncey-Oneida Riverhawks receive top honours at LNHL

The Conversation: First Nations left out of NAGPRA framework

Munsee Delaware Nation lobbying for funding to upgrade water system, road network

Mnaasged Child and Family Services continues to support communities during COVID-19 pandemic

A better future with strength of youth and wisdom of the Elders

Woman, 24, dead after crash that led to wild police chase across region

Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre brings COVID-19 testing to select southwestern First Nations

Chippewas of the Thames First Nation launch harm reduction program

High hopes for Indigenous education as First Nations gain more control

Charges laid in daytime break-and-enter

Munsee Delaware Nation lobbying for funding to upgrade water system, road network

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

Language needed in diversity and as tie to homeland

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

Management conflicts forces closing of London-area native wellness centre

Saving an endangered Indigenous language, one tweet at a time

Health System News Indigenous Communities Help Shape New Acute Care Hospital

Native American Heritage Month opens with indigenous voices

Anishinabek Educational Institute Munsee-Delaware Nation campus celebrates graduates

Ehahkiiheet Niipaahum recognized in Munsee Delaware Nation

Anishinabek Educational Institute celebrates new graduates

Management conflicts forces closing of London-area native wellness centre

Mystery of Tecumseh’s burial piqued educator’s interest into Indigenous languages

MEET THE CHIEF: Munsee-Delaware Nation is a passion for Chief Mark Peters

The Thames River Watershed and Traditional Territory

Anishinabek Nation’s Heritage and Burial Protocol Sessions completed

Local teen wins big at North American Indigenous Games

Munsee Delaware Anishinabek Educational Institute celebrates its 2019 graduates

Police probing 'sudden death' on Munsee-Delaware First Nation

Student doc highlights Indigenous soldier’s legacy

An Indigenous warrior. An enduring mystery. A long-overdue translation

'Abuse, neglect, malnutrition': Munsee-Delaware chief calls for more action amidst grave site discoveries

Where to Explore Indigenous Culture & History in Greater Philadelphia

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

First Nations Chiefs sign declaration on mental health, trafficking

London street names should reflect local Indigenous heritage

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

AEI celebrate student success on Munsee-Delaware campus

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

Coalition expands access to books for young Indigenous children in SW Ontario

Addiction help a phone call away through new Indigenous health program

Ska-Nah-Doht Village adding new Indigenous learning centre

Joint Statement from Chiefs in southern Ontario on the Métis Nation of Ontario’s continued attempts to divide First Nations

New mental health crisis team to serve First Nations in southwestern Ontario

Big accomplishments celebrated at the Anishinabek Education Institute – Delaware Campus

Bear Grease is the word: All-Indigenous musical a hit at Moraviantown celebration

This Indigenous coach at the Catholic school board wants to change conversations around reconciliation

Local teen wins big at North American Indigenous Games

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

WESTERN UNIVERSITY Western grad and dietitian brings Indigenous dishes to the table

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

4 Reasons Why Olive, NY is a Great Place to Visit

She started an animal food bank. Now this Chippewa teen is pitching to win $25K

'Untouched beauty': Ska-Nah-Doht longhouse museum set to turn 50

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

National Truth and Reconciliation Day Panel Discussion

Munsee Delaware Nation lawyer appointed as justice to the Ontario Court of Justice

UWinnipeg health historian turns to past to understand present

First Nations historian's new book details 'relentless' children's labour at Mt. Elgin residential school

Agency asks: Can you provide a foster home to Indigenous youth?

Meet the Chiefs: Delaware Nation/EELÜNAAPÉEWI LAHKÉEWIIT Chief Denise Stonefish: 90% of community vaccinated

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

'Abuse, neglect, malnutrition': Munsee-Delaware chief calls for more action amidst grave site discoveries

First Words: Ian McCallum speaks Munsee

Anishinabek Nation Youth Council dedicated to the personhood of the Great Lakes

How a Ridgetown teacher is part of the fight to preserve the Lunaapeew language

How a canoe trip on the Thames is reviving an endangered Indigenous language

An Indigenous warrior. An enduring mystery. A long-overdue translation

Lenape Ancestors and Ceremonial Objects Finally Returned

Canoe trip inspires PhD student to write book to revitalize Indigenous language: CBC

Keeping the Lunaape language alive in Munsee-Delaware Nation

Teacher uses Twitter to revive Munsee language

Why Lunaapeew must be passed down to the next generation

Munsee Delaware Nation celebrates 25th anniversary of Traditional Gathering

A Lifeline for an Endangered Language

Ramapo Munsee Nation remains one of the only Indigenous tribes federally unrecognized

A Recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day

Bygone Muncie: Native American history deserves better than false tales of 'Chief Munsee'

Delaware Nation Returns to Lenape Homelands with New Tribal Historic Preservation Office in Eastern Pennsylvania

The True Native New Yorkers Can Never Truly Reclaim Their Homeland

The Delaware Nation Lenni Lenape Announces Appointment of Daniel “StrongWalker” Thomas To Combat Corporations Posing as Indigenous Nations (CPAIN)

"We Are Still Here!" Lunaapeew/Lenape Celebration Weekend

‘We just want to be welcomed back’: The Lenape seek a return home

Native American Artifacts Found on Lehigh Land to be Returned to Delaware Nation

Munsee-Delaware First Nation to visit Wampum belt tied to their history

Academic Research

The People and Culture of the Delaware

Colonization's Chain: Tracing the Links that Bond Communities through the Delaware Skin Dance

Huluniixsuwaakan: The Role of the Library in Munsee Delaware Language Revitalization and the Development of Community Relationships on Lenape Land

The Dutch-Munsee encounter in America: The struggle for sovereignty in the Hudson valley

The Westward Migration of the Munsee Indians in the Eighteenth Century

Native Milwaukee

Total population

Huluniixsuwaakan: The Role of the Library in Munsee Delaware Language Revitalization and the Development of Community Relationships on Lenape Land.

The Munsee Indians: A History

BEYOND MANHATTAN: A Gazetteer of Delaware Indian History

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Dutch-Munsee encounter in America: The struggle for sovereignty in the Hudson valley

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Dutch-Munsee encounter in America: The struggle for sovereignty in the Hudson valley

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Dutch-Munsee encounter in America: The struggle for sovereignty in the Hudson valley

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Dutch-Munsee encounter in America: The struggle for sovereignty in the Hudson valley

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

Comparing the modern Native American presence in Illinois with other states of the Old Northwest Territory

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

Native Americans of East-Central Indiana

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

Native Americans of East-Central Indiana

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

Native Americans of East-Central Indiana

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

Native Americans of East-Central Indiana

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

Native Americans of East-Central Indiana

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

Native Americans of East-Central Indiana

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

Native Americans of East-Central Indiana

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

Who were the Native American inhabitants that originally greeted European visitors to Poningo (present Rye)?

The Delaware Creation Story

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

Native Americans of East-Central Indiana

The Munsee Indians: A History

The People and Culture of the Delaware

The Delaware Creation Story

Band Publications

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Third Party Reports

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