Press Releases Six Nations Elected Council Shares Financial Information (April 16, 2013 – Ohsweken) Six Nation Council Operations Budgets for the year ended March 31, 2014 report an annual deficit of $18,146. See below for individual department budgeted amounts. ...   View Press Release Council will Consider New Ways to Protect Six Nations Rights Jan. 16, 2013 - The January 8, 2013 journey to Ottawa by the Six Nations representatives in hopes of creating a new relationship with Canada became a frustrating experience. The Prime Minister co-opted the meeting by determining that ...   View Press Release Six Nations and Walton Announce New Business Relationship Dec. 1, 2012 - OHSWEKEN, Ontario — Six Nations of the Grand River (“Six Nations”) and Walton International Group Inc. (“Walton”) have begun discussions to develop a historic business partnership. “Walton welcomes the decision by ...   View Press Release Samsung, Pattern Sign Final Agreement with Six Nations of the Grand River Historic Clean Energy Partnership Agreement a first for Six Nations May 28, 2012 - (Mississauga, ON) – Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. (Samsung) and Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern) today announced a historic partnership with ...   View Press Release 55th Elected Council Attendance Summary 2010-2011 02/17/12 - The 55th Elected Council is informing the community about the attendance record for all Council members. The statistics are based on the period from December 2010 to December 2011. To further explain the chart below, the meetings that Councillors attend includes ...   View Press Release Community Living Services Continue While Six Nations Elected Council installs an Interim Community Living Board and Interim Executive Director 02/14/2012 - Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) has assumed control of the Community Living Centre and ...   View Press Release Woodland Cultural Centre Distances Itself from Possible Discovery of a Child’s Remains OHSWEKEN (1/12/11) – Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) is providing a statement regarding recent searches for burial sites near the Woodland Cultural Centre which includes the ...   View Press Release Superintendent of Education is needed OHSWEKEN (15/11/11) – Six Nations Elected Council is insisting that Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada name a Superintendent of Education for Ontario’s First Nations elementary schools. Recently Chief William Montour learned that a ...   View Press Release Public Announcement – October 18, 2011 Six Nations Elected Council and the ITCCS 10/18/11 – Recently statements have been made regarding Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) providing support to Kevin Annett and the International Tribunal into ...   View Press Release Update on the Status of the Six Nations Sports Fields and Track Project OHSWEKEN (26/09/11) – The Six Nations Sports Fields and Track Project is approximately 90% complete. Landscape architectural firm MMM Group Limited and ...   View Press Release Elected Council Still Sees a Peaceful Resolution with Youth at the old Police Station OHSWEKEN (19/08/2011) – Six Nations Elected Chief William Montour described the situation at the old Six Nations Police station as an internal issue. “Six Nations ...   View Press Release Council shares status of debt with Community OHSWEKEN (18/07/2011) – The issue of Six Nations Elected Council finances has come under question in the community. To set the record straight, Council wishes to share further information to provide clear information about financial status. Council’s deficit is ...   View Press Release Managing with the Heat 07/18/11 - High humidity, endless sunshine and lack of a breeze can bring on hot weather illnesses according to Health Canada. Those illnesses include heat rash, heat exhaustion, cramps and heat stroke. A heat stroke is a serious medical emergency because a ...   View Press Release $1.2 billion in INAC funding will be cut down to $750 million OHSWEKEN March 2, 2011 – This year, 134 First Nations communities in Ontario will share $300 million for operation and maintenances of buildings, vehicles and other assets. This sum is 25% of the $1.2 billion in the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada budget for ...   View Press Release INADEQUATE FUNDING PUTTING FIRST NATIONS RESIDENTS AT RISK OHSWEKEN -- With nine First Nations fire deaths over the past 12 months, Six Nations Fire Services is calling on Indian and North Affairs Canada (INAC) to immediately address the woefully inadequate ...   View Press Release Samsung MOU Will Not Be Renewed The Memorandum of Understanding signed on Jan. 22, 2010 between Six Nations Elected Council and Samsung C&T Corporation - which included Six Nations participation in wind and solar developments in Haldimand County as well as a ...   View Press Release Plant ground breaking ceremony a step toward adequate water for Six Nations OHSWEKEN (04/16/10) – A new water treatment plant will open up many possibilities in the Six Nations of the Grand River territory. “The water plant represents an ...   View Press Release Council offering bus ride to HST protest in Ottawa OHSWEKEN (25/02/10) – Six Nations Elected Council is welcoming community members to join them in taking the protest against Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) to Ottawa. This is an opportunity to join hundreds of First Nations citizens at the ...   View Press Release Six Nations, Brant and Brantford unite to pursue Green Energy Hub designation OHSWEKEN (16/02/10) – Green Accord partners, Six Nations and County of Brant, have united with the Brantford Brant Chamber of Commerce in support of their ...   View Press Release Letter to the Editor (01/27/10) - First off, I would like to congratulate the Mississaugas of New Credit Chief and Council and their negotiating team for reaching an agreement with Canada for their City of Toronto and Brant lease claims. It is now up to ...   View Letter Land Rights Resolution Update (01/05/10) - Since the reclamation of our Douglas Creek Estates lands, the national and international focus has been on the Six Nations and their land rights issues. During the actual occupation, people from many countries of the World actually visited the site and ...   View Letter A free bus will take community members to HST protest rally in Toronto community members to Toronto to protest the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax. Seats for the Six Nations bus will be assigned on a first come, first served basis starting ...   View Press Release Ontario provides funds for Six Nations Olympic Torch Celebrations OHSWEKEN (27/11/09) – Celebrations for the Six Nations Torch Run will be financed in part by the Ontario government. The $3,000 provincial grant announced by MPP Dave Levac on ...   View Press Release Point of Sale tax exemption must remain in place OHSWEKEN (25/11/09) – Point of Sale provincial tax exemption for First Nations is a treaty right protected under the Canadian Constitution and can never be taken away, stated Six Nations Elected Chief William Montour. “I am disappointed with ...   View Press Release H1N1 Clinics now open to all community members OHSWEKEN (19/11/09) – After discussions with First Nations Inuit Health and the Ontario Ministry of Health, Ohsweken Public Health opened up H1N1 clinics to all members of the community. Starting at the Nov. 18 clinic, all community members over ...   View Press Release Six Nations unites First Nations Fire Chiefs - Fire Marshal of Ontario supports the initiative OHSWEKEN (10/11/09) – The Six Nations Fire Department is leading the way toward creation of the Ontario First Nations Fire Chiefs Association. On Nov. 12 and Nov. 13, Fire Chiefs from ...   View Press Release H1N1 Flu Clinics continue for priority groups OHSWEKEN (10/11/09) – The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has recommended H1N1 flu clinics continue for priority groups only. In response to this directive, Ohsweken Public Health has issued a new clinic schedule that will be sent out as a ...   View Press Release Six Nations Elected Council Responds to News Story To: The People of Six Nations of the Grand River From: The Six Nations Elected Council Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) is releasing information to correct inaccuracies in a story published in the Oct. 7, 2009 Turtle Island News. Entitled “Band Council Deals ...   View Letter Six Nations Elected Council Responds to News Story To: The People of Six Nations of the Grand River From: The Six Nations Elected Council Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) is releasing information to correct inaccuracies in a story published in the Oct. 7, 2009 Turtle Island News. Entitled “Band Council Deals ...   View Letter Six Nations Child and Family Services continues in role for Child Welfare OHSWEKEN (22/09/09) – This week, Six Nations Elected Council reaffirmed the designation of Six Nations Child and Family Services as the Band Representative in ...   View Press Release Brantford’s downtown expropriation includes validated Six Nations claim OHSWEKEN (11/09/09) – Six Nations Elected Council is calling upon Brantford to undertake the lawful duty to consult and accommodate Six Nations interests regarding expropriation of ...   View Press Release Six Nations and Brant County strike a historic accord PARIS (10/09/09) – The elected Councils of Six Nations of the Grand River Territory and County of Brant will make history on September 10 when they sign an agreement benefiting both communities. At 1 p.m., Chief William Montour and Mayor Ron Eddy will ...   View Press Release North American Indigenous Caucus Affirms Support For Unprecedented Participation in 2010 Olympic Games Ohsweken (20/08/09) – A meeting of Indigenous Leaders and Activists preparing for an upcoming United Nations Conference voiced support for the ...   View Press Release Six Nations and Samsung talk wind power SOUTH CAYUGA (24/07/09) – Today representatives of Six Nations Elected Council and Samsung Corporation took a tour of farmland in South Cayuga where the company is suggesting development of a wind farm on Crown land. How this mutual exploration came to be was ...   View Press Release Prevention is the key to reduce risk of H1N1 infection OHSWEKEN (17/07/09) – Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) Chief William Montour is calling upon community members to stay calm and learn how to reduce the risk of getting H1N1. News of a confirmed mild H1N1 case has created ...   View Press Release H1N1 confirmed at Six Nations OHSWEKEN (09/07/09) – A mild case of H1N1 (or human swine flu) has been confirmed in Six Nations of the Grand River Territory on July 9, 2009. Council wants to remind community members that prevention and protection are the best strategies to ...   View Press Release Six Nations seeks consultation and accommodation before construction (OHSWEKEN) 02/06/09 – A new Land Use Consultation and Accommodation Policy approved by Six Nations of the Grand River provides structure to protect land and ...   View Press Release Six Nations Elected Chief seeks expansion of tax exemption at point of sale TORONTO (02/06/09) – The Political Confederacy of the Chiefs of Ontario and Six Nations Elected Chief William Montour received support for point of sale (POS) harmonized tax exemption at a ...   View Press Release U.S. Border Authority confirms current status card is accepted WASHINGTON (01/06/09) – The current Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) status card with a photograph is acceptable identification for crossing the border by land or water, according to an American authority. Technically the current status card is not ...   View Press Release Ontario Legislature proclaims June 4 Tom Longboat Day TORONTO (15/4/10) – Three Six Nations Council members had the unique opportunity of hearing the Ontario Legislature name June 4 as Tom Longboat Day. In Toronto for other business, Chief William Montour, Councillor Ava Hill and ...   View Press Release Laminated Certificate of Indian Status Cards Still Accepted at U.S. Border OTTAWA (14/05/09) Indian and Northern Affairs Canada confirmed today that the current Certificate of Indian Status will be accepted at the American border for an unspecified period of time...   View Press Release Ontario Harmonized Sales Tax Information 03/27/2009 – The Ontario Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) announced on Thursday March 26, 2009 will come into effect July 1, 2010. Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) combines the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Provincial Sales Tax (PST) into a ...   View Press Release INAC Brantford Proceeding With Secure Indian Status Cards 03/17/2009 - Six Nations Status Card holders who have or have not applied for the Secure Indian Status Card are encouraged to contact the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) Brantford Office to request additional information or ...   View Press Release Secure Indian Status Card Application Process Flawed 03/13/2009 – Six Nations Elected Chief William K. Montour spoke to Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) officials this morning expressing his concerns regarding the Secure Indian Status Card processing station located temporarily at ...   View Press Release Waste Management Update Tuesday March 10 2009, Six Nations Council accepted a recommendation from the Buildings and Infrastructure Committee to approve the signing of a contract with EnEco Systems Inc. to supply and install a 30 tonne-per-day Thermal Oxidation Process System ...   View Press Release Six Nations Police Service FEB 9, 2009 - THIS IS A FLOOD WARNING (ADVISORY) MESSAGE TO THE SIX NATIONS FLOOD AREA RESIDENTS: EXPECTED RAIN FALL BEGINNING LATER TODAY WITH CONTINUED RAINFALL UNTIL THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2009. THERE IS ...   View Press Release Six Nations Police Service February 5, 2009 - On the morning of February 5, 2009 the Six Nations Police Service attended ...   View Press Release Six Nations Toy Drive Program 2008 (12/11/08) - Six Nations Welfare Department employees and volunteers are busy this morning preparing for the distribution of toys at this Annual Toy Drive located at the Six Nations Community Hall. The toy drive created as part of the ...   View Press Release Hydro One Debt Retirement Charge and GST Exemption September 26, 2008 - A Hydro One Debt Retirement Charge (DRC) mail out notice has been sent to many Six Nations residents. The one page notice [with accompanying DRC and GST Exemption Form] details Hydro One’s requirement by the Ontario Government to ...   View Press Release Waste Management June 22, 2008 - On Monday July 14, 2008, the Six Nations Council accepted a recommendation from the Buildings and Infrastructure Committee to proceed with EnEco Thermal Oxidation Process System (TOPS) Waste Thermal Treatment Technology to be located at ...   View Press Release Press Release Six Nations Elected Council June 22, 2008 - The Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council is seeking an order from the Superior Court of Justice to order the City of Brantford, and Ontario if necessary, to consult and accomodate the people of Six Nations ...   View Press Release Un-Authorized Solicitation on Six Nations by Direct Energy April 18 2008 - Please be advised that once again a company, operating under the name of Direct Energy, is soliciting Six Nations Homeowners for the purpose of enticing customers to sign binding hydro agreements. This company is un-authorized and is not ...   View Press Release Un-Authorized Company Soliciting Six Nations Home Owners January 31, 2008 - In accordance with the Six Nations Band Council Solicitation Resolution, company operating under the name of “Town and Country” are soliciting on Six Nations for the ...   View Press Release Un-Authorized Solicitation on Six Nations by Three Hydro Companies November 27, 2007 - Please be advised that 3 Hydro Companies under the names of: Universal Energy Corp. of Toronto ON, Universal Power, Direct Energy. Are soliciting ...   View Press Release Elected Council expresses Sympathy and Concerns Over Caledonia Incident September 14, 2007 - An incident surrounding the on-going dispute in Caledonia has resulted in serious injury to an individual in Caledonia. While early reports are unclear regarding full details, the ...   View Press Release Six Nations Matrimonial Real Property Law (MRP) to be Developed (Ohsweken – August 31, 2007) In March 2007 the federal government indicated its intention to again impose federal legislation on First Nations across Canada. This legislation will deal with ...   View Press Release Six Nations Council’s continuous support of the Six Nations Police Service May 3, 2007 - This press release is to reaffirm the Six Nations Council’s continuous support of the Six Nations Police Service. The Six Nations Council acknowledges the vital role of ...   View Press Release Viewing Each Press Release Requires The Use Of An Adobe Acrobat Reader Click Here To Get An Adobe Acrobat Reader    Go Back To Main Page Contact Us Karen Best Communications Officer 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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