“A very solid looking, Italianate mansion; a powerful structure.”

Chair, ACO London Region, Jennifer Grainger

Born on the Six Nations Reserve near Brantford, Oronhyatekha (Burning Cloud) was the second person of indigenous descent to become a physician in Canada and the first to attend Oxford University. He was also Supreme Chief Ranger of the Independent Order of Foresters for 26 years. London City Council’s Planning and Environmental Committee received letters from numerous concerned individuals and groups, including the Six Nations of the Grand River, many of which were initially contacted by ACO London to lend their support. City Council voted unanimously on July 24 to grant heritage designation to Dr. Oronhyatekha’s house under the Ontario Heritage Act.