The Oneida Nation of the Thames, located west of St. Thomas, Ontario, is hosting a Youth Archaeology Adventure on March 27, 2026, to give young people a chance to learn about their community’s history. The two-hour event starts at 5:00 pm and requires participants to sign up in advance to secure a spot for the hands-on program.
This program offers direct experience in archaeology and focuses on teaching youth how to protect local cultural sites. Participants will work with professionals to build practical skills that support future jobs in heritage management and environmental care.
The community sits along the Thames River, which the Canadian Heritage Rivers System notes has been home to people for over 11,000 years. Training local youth to work on the land helps prepare them to be future leaders who can monitor the river and its surrounding environment.
To support these goals, the community has previously worked with the Ontario Archaeological Society to develop training that fits the specific needs of the Nation. These sessions help residents take a leading role in managing their own historical items and ancestral sites.
