Press Releases
February 2026
COMMUNITY NOTICE: SIX NATIONS PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING INTERIM CLOSURE
For Immediate Release: February 24th, 2025 - OHSWEKEN, ON – We understand the concern and uncertainty that the interim closure of the Six Nations Public Library (SNPL) has caused. SNPL has been a trusted community space for generations, and any interruption to its services affects families, knowledge‑seekers, students, and community members of all ages. Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) staff and SNPL [...]
January 2026
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY UPDATE: UPDATE ON STATE OF EMERGENCY AND REMEDIATION INITIATIVES
For Immediate Release: January 16, 2026 - OHSWEKEN. ON - Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) remains under a State of Emergency as response and remediation efforts continue following the flooding that occurred on June 18, 2025. Significant progress has been made in restoring impacted facilities. Of the fifteen buildings initially affected, only five remain under remediation. Preparations are underway to relocate Iroquois [...]
December 2025
COMMUNITY NOTICE: SNGREC UPDATE ON CANNABIS
For Immediate Release: December 10th, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council (SNGREC) is providing an update on its review of the cannabis regime in Six Nations. SNGREC has been actively working to address cannabis-related issues in Six Nations, including the community concerns we have heard regarding cannabis production facilities. This process is complex and has required time [...]
November 2025
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY UPDATE: UPDATE ON STATE OF EMERGENCY AND REMEDIATION INITIATIVES FOR JAY SILVERHEELS COMPLEX
For Immediate Release: November 4th, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – The Six Nations of the Grand River is pleased to announce that, as of November 3, 2025, residents have officially returned to their homes in the Jay Silverheels complex, following displacement caused by the community flooding on June 18, 2025. Over the past several months, dedicated teams have worked tirelessly to restore the buildings, ensure [...]
October 2025
COMMUNITY EMERGNCY UPDATE: UPDATE ON IROQUOIS LODGE RESIDENTS
For Immediate Release: October 15th, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – The Emergency Control Group (ECG) is aware of a recent article published in the media regarding the state of the emergency and long-term planning for Iroquois Lodge. On June 18, 2025, Iroquois Lodge was affected by serious flooding caused by extreme weather. The water caused damage to several areas of the building, which led to quick action [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: OCTOBER 25th DECLARED AS HALDIMAND TREATY DAY ON SIX NATIONS
For Immediate Release: October 8th, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council (SNGREC) shares the following update with community from their September 9, 2025, meeting. Haldimand Treaty Day October 25, 1784, is recognized as the date at which Sir Frederick Haldimand on behalf of His Majesty King George the Third, granted the Mohawks and others of the Six [...]
