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