COMMUNITY NOTICE: Update on State of Emergency and Ongoing Remediation Initiatives

For Immediate Release: July 24th, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) currently remains under a State of Emergency as active response and remediation efforts continue. We recognize the impact that this crisis has had on our community and thank everyone for your ongoing cooperation.

Currently, over 60 clients of SNGR have been affected by the flooding and have been temporarily evacuated to various locations. These clients are safe, well cared for, and are looking forward to returning home. We are committed to facilitating this process as quickly and efficiently as possible.

On Friday, July 11, 2025, an Industrial Hygienist assessed the Iroquois Lodge in accordance with the guidelines from the Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC). We are also updating the powers of attorney throughout the remediation and restoration process. Our team is actively collaborating with the insurance provider to get these repairs underway.

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Update on State of Emergency and Ongoing Remediation Initiatives
Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) currently remains under a State of Emergency as active response and remediation efforts continue. We recognize the impact that this crisis has had on our community and thank everyone for your ongoing cooperation.

Currently, over 60 clients of SNGR have been affected by the flooding and have been temporarily evacuated to various locations. These clients are safe, well cared for, and are looking forward to returning home. We are committed to facilitating this process as quickly and efficiently as possible.

On Friday, July 11, 2025, an Industrial Hygienist assessed the Iroquois Lodge in accordance with the guidelines from the Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC). We are also updating the powers of attorney throughout the remediation and restoration process. Our team is actively collaborating with the insurance provider to get these repairs underway.

Assessments of the 12 other SNGR buildings are still ongoing. This work means that some staff members may be temporarily displaced. If you are looking for a staff member who is not in their regular office location, please call their office phone number, and you will be updated.

A total of 36 community members who have experienced damage or required assistance have called SNGR to identify the impact of the flooding damages that occurred on June 18, 2025. Please note that the deadline for reporting flooding damage related to this event is July 31, 2025. If you have not had the opportunity to reach out yet to report flooding damage, please contact Joe Martin at (519) 754-7685 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or for after-hours reporting, please contact the Crisis Line at (519) 445-2204.

CEO Tracy Brant said, “I would like to extend a nia:wen kowa to all SNGR staff, teams, services, and agencies who have worked diligently over the last few weeks navigating through this crisis. Your support and dedication to the health and safety of SNGR and the community is deeply appreciated. As remediation initiatives proceed, community’s health and safety continue to remain a priority.”

COO and Incident Commander of the Emergency Control Group (ECG), Debra Jonathan, added, “As we enter into the remediation phase of this crisis, the SNGR administration remains dedicated to recovery efforts, with a continued focus on the health and safety of all SNGR clients and community members.”

We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

Assessments of the 12 other SNGR buildings are still ongoing. This work means that some staff members may be temporarily displaced. If you are looking for a staff member who is not in their regular office location, please call their office phone number, and you will be updated.

Update on State of Emergency and Ongoing Remediation Initiatives
Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) currently remains under a State of Emergency as active response and remediation efforts continue. We recognize the impact that this crisis has had on our community and thank everyone for your ongoing cooperation.

Currently, over 60 clients of SNGR have been affected by the flooding and have been temporarily evacuated to various locations. These clients are safe, well cared for, and are looking forward to returning home. We are committed to facilitating this process as quickly and efficiently as possible.

On Friday, July 11, 2025, an Industrial Hygienist assessed the Iroquois Lodge in accordance with the guidelines from the Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC). We are also updating the powers of attorney throughout the remediation and restoration process. Our team is actively collaborating with the insurance provider to get these repairs underway.

Assessments of the 12 other SNGR buildings are still ongoing. This work means that some staff members may be temporarily displaced. If you are looking for a staff member who is not in their regular office location, please call their office phone number, and you will be updated.

A total of 36 community members who have experienced damage or required assistance have called SNGR to identify the impact of the flooding damages that occurred on June 18, 2025. Please note that the deadline for reporting flooding damage related to this event is July 31, 2025. If you have not had the opportunity to reach out yet to report flooding damage, please contact Joe Martin at (519) 754-7685 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or for after-hours reporting, please contact the Crisis Line at (519) 445-2204.

CEO Tracy Brant said, “I would like to extend a nia:wen kowa to all SNGR staff, teams, services, and agencies who have worked diligently over the last few weeks navigating through this crisis. Your support and dedication to the health and safety of SNGR and the community is deeply appreciated. As remediation initiatives proceed, community’s health and safety continue to remain a priority.”

COO and Incident Commander of the Emergency Control Group (ECG), Debra Jonathan, added, “As we enter into the remediation phase of this crisis, the SNGR administration remains dedicated to recovery efforts, with a continued focus on the health and safety of all SNGR clients and community members.”

We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

A total of 36 community members who have experienced damage or required assistance have called SNGR to identify the impact of the flooding damages that occurred on June 18, 2025. Please note that the deadline for reporting flooding damage related to this event is July 31, 2025. If you have not had the opportunity to reach out yet to report flooding damage, please contact Joe Martin at (519) 754-7685 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or for after-hours reporting, please contact the Crisis Line at (519) 445-2204.

CEO Tracy Brant said, “I would like to extend a nia:wen kowa to all SNGR staff, teams, services, and agencies who have worked diligently over the last few weeks navigating through this crisis. Your support and dedication to the health and safety of SNGR and the community is deeply appreciated. As remediation initiatives proceed, community’s health and safety continue to remain a priority.”

COO and Incident Commander of the Emergency Control Group (ECG), Debra Jonathan, added, “As we enter into the remediation phase of this crisis, the SNGR administration remains dedicated to recovery efforts, with a continued focus on the health and safety of all SNGR clients and community members.”

We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

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Media Contact Information: Update on State of Emergency and Ongoing Remediation Initiatives
Caitlin Court, Emergency Information Officer, P: (519) 751-6148, 1695 Chiefswood Road, P.O. Box 5000, Ohsweken Ontario N0A 1M0