WHO WE ARE
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.
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Seneca
Onōdowáˀga:ˀ
Meaning The People of the Great Hill, also referred to as the Large Dark Door.
Cayuga
Gayogohό:noˀ
Meaning The People of the Great Swamp.
Onondaga
Onǫndaˀgegáˀ
Meaning The People of the Hills.
Oneida
Onyotaˀa:ka:
Meaning The People of the Upright Stone.
Mohawk
Kanienˀkehá:ka
Meaning The People of the Flint.
Tuscarora
Skarùręˀ
Meaning The Shirt Wearing People.
Meet The 59th Elected Council
(L-R Standing) Councillor Greg Frazer – (226) 387-9112, Councillor Alaina VanEvery – (226) 387-8087, Councillor Melba Thomas – (519) 732-2869, Councillor Cynthia Jamieson – (226) 387-8085, Councillor Leslie Greene – (519) 761-2097, Councillor Dayle Bomberry – (226) 387-8096, Councillor Kerry Bomberry – (519) 732-1477, Councillor Dean Hill – (226) 387-8093, Councillor Amos Key Jr. – (226) 387-8089, Councillor Helen Miller – (519) 717-2721
(L-R Sitting) Councillor Hazel Johnson – (519) 732-2169, Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill – (519) 445-2201, Councillor Audrey Powless-Bomberry – (519) 717-2721
Executive
Debra Jonathan (Chief Executive Officer),
Jill Hill (Chief Operating Officer),
Executive Directors: Trevor Bomberry, Rachel VanEvery