First Nations

London-Elgin-Middlesex Crime Stoppers works continuously to build bridges with our First Nations communities of Oneida, Chippewas of the Thames, and Munsee-Delaware.

The First Nations communities are made up of residential and commercial developments approximately 40 Kilometers southwest of the City of London, Ontario bordering the Thames River.

LEMCS has demonstrated continued commitment to working with First Nations communities by filming re-enactments of crimes that have taken place on the First Nations communities. These re-enactments include: residential break-ins, mischiefs, shootings and robberies. Like the re-enactments filmed in London, Strathroy and Middlesex and Elgin Counties, these re-enactments provide promotion for the program and a refresher for the public to watch, with the hope that they will contact the “tips” line should they have knowledge on who perpetrated this crime. If the tip gets used to solve the case, the tipster becomes eligible for a cash reward.

Crime Stoppers recently met and agreed to partner with a new print media partner that distributes on Chippewas of the Thames First Nation. The Mazinigan will incorporate the LEM “Crime of the Month” in each monthly edition for all residents of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation. Crime Stoppers is hopeful that this new media avenue will demonstrate the value of this program as a crime-fighting tool to Chippewa residents, and encourage them to call in to our tips line to assist their community. We are anxious to find even more media partners within the three First Nations communities in our area.

In the spring of 2007, members of the LEM Board of Directors were invited to give a presentation to members of Council, friends in the community and other volunteers and guests of the Chippewa First Nations. This presentation and information session was well received and formed the cornerstone for the new media partnership that was formed.

The Oneida community began in 1840, which now consists of approximately 2,000 residents, with the total population of almost 5000 registered band members. The land is situated along the southern banks of the Thames River, in Middlesex Centre Township, and covers approximately 5420 acres.

The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation was established in 1819, and as of April 2004 had a registered population of 2,221, of whom 876 were living on the First Nation. The land covers an area of 33.3 square kilometers. In 1840 the Chippewas reached an agreement with Munsee-Delaware Nation to share the Nation.

The Munsee-Delaware Nation was formed in 1967, and as of April 2004 had a registered population of 524. 163 people are still living on the land and it covers an area of 10.7 square Kilometers.

Through this unique partnership of First Nations, police, media and you, we can all help to maintain and improve the quality of life within the First Nation's Communities.