Community Bulletins
COMMUNITY NOTICE: EXPANDED WATER TESTING
June 30, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – As part of ongoing water quality monitoring, elevated levels of strontium have been detected in groundwater wells within Six Nations of the Grand River. Strontium can replace calcium in developing bones and may lead to rickets, a bone disorder that can weaken or soften bones, [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED BY SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER
June 26, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – The Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council (SNGREC) has declared a State of Emergency effective June 19, 2025, because of unprecedented rainfall and subsequent community flooding that occurred on June 18, 2025. The declaration allowed the Six Nations of the Grand River Emergency Control Group [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: SCHEDULED DRONE ACTIVITY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
JUNE 24, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – Please be advised that drone activity is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 am and 12:00 pm in and around the Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) Parks and Recreation grounds. This work is part of [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER LAUNCHES ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT FOLLOWING SEVERE FLOODING ON JUNE 18, 2025
June 19, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – SNGR is actively conducting an assessment following the severe flooding that impacted the community on June 18, 2025. As part of this evaluation, we are checking the status of SNGR department buildings and gathering information from community members who have been affected by the flooding. [...]
PRESS RELEASE: SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER ANNOUCES NEW LEADERSHIP STAFF
(June 3, 2025) OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) is pleased to announce two new leadership staff to the SNGR team, Tracy Brant – Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Debra Jonathan – Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective Monday, June 2, 2025. Tracy holds a Master’s degree in [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: 59TH ELECTED COUNCIL UPDATES – ROAD RESURFACING
(June 2, 2025) OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council (SNGREC) has approved for the Public Works Department to prepare to resurface the following roads in 2025 within their current budget: Road 152 (4th Line between Mohawk and Seneca Road) Road 157 (4th Line between Cayuga [...]
KAWENNÍ:IO/GAWENÍ:YO SCHOOL
(May 30th, 2025) OHSWEKEN, ON – The 59th Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council (SNGREC) is pleased to announce support for the construction of a new community school – Kawenní:io/Gawení:yo Elementary and Secondary School (KG). KG, a full immersion school opened its doors in 1985 and provides instruction in [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: CANCELLATION OF TOM LONGBOAT RUN
(May 28th, 2025) OHSWEKEN, ON – The 26th Annual Tom Longboat Run scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, 2025, has been cancelled out of respect for the family’s position and statement. This decision has been made with careful consideration, and appreciation is extended to the community for its understanding. Efforts are being [...]
PRESS RELEASE: UPDATE ON CANNABIS
May 16, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – The 59th Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council (SNGREC) acknowledges the seriousness of the concerns shared by our community regarding outdoor growing of cannabis. As always, the health and safety of the community is paramount. As part of our due diligence, SNGREC has sought [...]
