Windsor Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society

05/02/2026

This year marks 60 years since the City of Windsor annexed the former towns of Ojibway and Riverside. This tour will dive into the early 20th century as U.S. Steel planned to build a steel town in what became the town of Ojibway. This history walking tour will go into why they chose this area for the steel town, why it failed, the players involved (real estate agents, politicians, land owners), and transition from ghost town to the emergence of a metropolitan park.

Tickets are $10 per person and the tour takes place on May 30th from 11 to 1pm at Black Oak Heritage Park. Pre-registration is required and call 519-253-1812 to sign up for tickets.

The photo is a black and white photograph looking south along the proposed D Street, from 20th Street in the proposed town of Ojibway. On the bottom right corner is a stamp from the Canadian Steel Corporation. This site was under consideration at the time for the town site. Photo was taken October 23, 1916.

P7213 in the Museum Windsor Collection.

05/02/2026

Youth summer position

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05/02/2026

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Mark your calendar and step back in time to history come alive!

04/17/2026

Congratulations Bill

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ARA Associate, William (Bill) Fox, has received the Order of Canada from Governor General Mary Simon for his lifetime of work in Ontario archaeology!

Bill’s long career in public service and education means he has an encyclopaedic knowledge of this province’s history. He served as a leader for the Ontario Archaeological Society and even in retirement he continues to share his wisdom with fellow archaeologists.

Bill is top of our list to contact when we’re trying to figure out a projectile point or unknown chert type. His work to promote Indigenous voices in provincial spaces started early and continues to this day. It’s a joy to see someone who has dedicated his life to archaeology be formally recognized for his work. Congrats, Bill!

04/09/2026

STUDENTS! Looking for a summer position? Check out the Museum Windsor’s job postings

Job posting details can be found via the below links:

https://cityofwindsor.applytojob.com/apply/iqanUrwmBt/Student-Museum-Technician-Young-Canada-Works

https://cityofwindsor.applytojob.com/apply/3GGuCzYsaJ/Museum-ResearcherInterpreter-Young-Canada-Works

04/08/2026

Join us at 11am on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Mackenzie Hall -3277 Sandwich Street West- for a presentation by the Ontario Heritage Trust that explores the recent work done at the Duff-Baby House.

04/08/2026

Join the Museum Volunteer Group on Saturday, April 11th for their monthly speaker series.
This month, Melissa Phillips will be talking about the Sixties Scoop and the 150th Anniversary of the Indian Act.
The talk will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1pm at the Chimczuk Museum (401 Riverside Drive W). This event is open to the public; regular admission rates apply.

04/03/2026

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Join the conversation! The Local History Branch of Windsor Public Library presents a film screening of “Canada's Steel City - Ojibway” on Apr 15 at 6:30pm at 3312 Sandwich St., followed by a Q&A session with the director!

03/25/2026

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