OUR HISTORY
The Six Nations of the Grand River unifies all Haudenosaunee peoples under the Great Tree of Peace. We are currently the only First Nation community that includes all six Haudenosaunee nations. Located along the banks of the Grand River, the Six Nations of the Grand River is the most populous First Nation in Canada.
We have a long and rich history with Settler Canada, stretching back to the American Revolution when we were allied with the British in return for our loyalty, we were promised lands under the Treaty of Haldimand. Our current territory is only a fraction of the promised area.
OUR nations
Seneca,
Onondowahgah
Meaning The People of the Great Hill, also referred to as the Large Dark Door.
Cayuga,
Guyohkohnyoh
Meaning The People of the Great Swamp.
Onondaga,
Onundagaono
Meaning The People of the Hills.
Oneida,
Onayotekaono
Meaning The People of the Upright Stone.
Mohawk,
Kanienkahagen
Meaning The People of the Flint.
Tuscarora,
known as Ska-Ruh-Reh
Meaning The Shirt Wearing People.
59th Elected CouNcil
Meet our Chief
Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill
Councillors
Alaina Marie VanEvery – 226-387-8087
Amos George Key – 226-387-8089
Audrey Powless-Bomberry – 519-717-2721
Carol Lesley Greene – 519-761-7058
Cynthia Jamieson – 226-387-8085
Dayle Bomberry – 226-387-8085
Dean Earle Clark Hill – 226-387-8093
Gregory Hal Frazer – 226-387-9112
Hazel Johnson – 519-732-2169
Kerry Bomberry – 519-732-1477
Melba Iris Thomas – 519-732-2869
Rheva Helen Miller – 519-717-2565
executive
Nathan Wright
(Interim) Chief Executive Officer