Press Releases
April 2026
2026 SIX NATIONS COMMUNITY AWARENESS
2026 Six Nations Community Awareness is running from May 1 - 29, 2026 there are fun filled activities, prizes to be won, and do not forget all the amazing food/bbq's. Download your copy in pdf format by clicking on the image button below: Click Here to Download a Copy of the 2026 Six Nations Community Awareness Booklet
March 2026
PRESS RELEASE: SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
For Immediate Release: March 16th, 2026 - OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) is pleased to announce Debra Jonathan as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Monday, March 23, 2026. Debra, a member of Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation, transitions into this role after serving SNGR as the Chief Operating Officer of SNGR since June 2025, [...]
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 [...]
