Council Update (L-R) Councillor Helen Miller, Barry Hill, Derek Miller, Councillor Ava Hill Community Service, Volunteerism and Academic Achievement honoured with awards 05/30/11 - The Annual Six Nations Awards and Recognition Banquet is one of the most popular events that kicks off the now completed Six Nations Community Awareness Week. A crowd of over 130 people gathered inside SN Polytechnic Grand River Room on May 21. Award recipients were joined by family and friends when they were recognized for their achievements in education, various community organizations and Six Nations Elected Council. This year both presenters and recipients had to fight back tears as Marlene Bomberry was named recipient of the Wilma General Memorial Award. Many others shed a few tears when presentations were underway. The Wilma General Memorial Award winners exemplify the qualities of Wilma General including volunteerism and humanitarianism. Each year Six Nations Elected Council selects two individuals as Community Treasures. They select people who made a difference in the community. This year Six Nations Council is pleased to honour Barry Hill and Derek Miller for each of their respective categories and differences they each have made to Six Nations through their respective fields. Barry Hill was recognized in the field of Agriculture. He and his wife Cheryle operate a 2000 acre grains and oilseeds farm on Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. The first crops were planted in 1979. Along with wheat, corn and soybeans, they experimented with alternative crops to explore new business opportunities for the community. Barry is the founding President of the First Nations AgriGroup and remains a Director. He is a member of the Six Nations Farmers Association and continues as a Board Member of the Food Systems Partnership and Two Rivers Community Development. Recording Artist and Juno Award winner, Derek Miller was honoured for the many great strides he accomplished through his music. On Feb. 28, 2010, Derek Miller rocked a small stage towering over the closing ceremonies at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. From that height, he saw the pride of a nation and recognized the solid foundations that his and other Indigenous communities provided so athletes and individuals alike may achieve impossible dreams. Derek is well known nationally, is always an Ambassador for the community and is poised to go even further with his music career. When he accepted a Juno award a few years back, he spoke about the need for clean water on First Nations communities. Six Nations Council is pleased to welcome Barry Hill and Derek Miller as they join following individuals who have been recognized as Six Nations Community Treasures: 2004 Roger Porter, Hubert Skye, Tom Hill, Margaret Porter, Evelyn Bomberry, Mohawk Singers, Lottie Keye, Ima Johnson, Huron Miller, Florence Hill 2005 Charles E. Hill, Cleveland General, Gil & Essie Martin, Glenda Porter, Judy Punch Garlow, Stan Jonathan 2006 Amos Key Jr., Brenda Davis, Nona Johnson 2007 Jim Miller, Leona Moses 2008 Roger ‘Buck’ Smith, Nina Burnham, Brian Maracle, Carl Johnson, Jim Styres 2009 Arnold Jacobs, Sadie Buck 2010 Terry “Bean” Smith, Jan Longboat 2011 Barry Hill, Derek Miller    Go Back To Main Page Contact Us Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council 1695 Chiefswood Rd. Ph: (519) 445-2201 fax: (519) 445-4208 Business Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Google Search SixNations.ca Employment Policy   Employment Policy

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