Community Bulletins
PRESS RELEASE: SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER 59TH ELECTED COUNCIL CLARIFIES BOUNDARY LANDS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF BRANTFORD
For Immediate Release: August 20, 2026 - OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council has heard the concerns raised by community members about the Boundary Lands Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with the City of Brantford on August 18, 2026. We understand the community has questions, [...]
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY UPDATE: IROQUOIS LODGE RESIDENTS MOVE TO FOX RIDGE
For Immediate Release: August 18, 2026 - OHSWEKEN, ON – Due to the severe impacts of the June 2025 community flood on the Iroquois Lodge building, residents had to be relocated to a long-term care facility in Delhi and have remained there since. Since that time, Six Nations of the Grand [...]
Update July 14, 2026: Community Notice: Boil Water Advisory Lifted
Community Notice: Boil Water Advisory Lifted July 14, 2026 - As of July 14, the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted, and the community water supply is safe to drink and use for household purposes. The water fill station located at Public Works is now operational again and available for public [...]
PRESS RELEASE: SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER 59TH ELECTED COUNCIL REPEALS CANNABIS CONTROL LAW AND REGULATIONS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDOw9JPydL0 For Immediate Release: July 9, 2026 - OHSWEKEN, ON – The Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council (SNGREC) has repealed the Six Nations Cannabis Control Law and Cannabis Control Regulations, effective immediately. This decision is informed by ongoing challenges with the Six Nations regulatory system including resources [...]
PRESS RELEASE: SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER 59TH ELECTED COUNCIL STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
For Immediate Release: June 17th, 2026 - OHSWEKEN, ON – The Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council strongly rejects recent comments made by a Brantford City Councillor Greg Martin dismissing land acknowledgements as “virtue signalling.” Land acknowledgements are intended to educate people on the history and origins of [...]
SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER 59TH ELECTED COUNCIL AND MEN’S FIRE TAKE JOINT STEP TOWARD TRANSPARENCY
For Immediate Release: June 10th, 2026 - OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council (SNGREC) and representatives of the Hodiskeagehda Men’s Fire (Men’s Fire) are, together, seeking transparency and accountability. SNGREC is joining a proposed class action led by Hodiskeagehda Men’s Fire. The legal action is against [...]
SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER 59TH ELECTED COUNCIL ANNOUNCES PROPOSED TRANSITION AWAY FROM CANNABIS REGULATION
For Immediate Release: May 29th, 2026 OHSWEKEN, ON – The Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council would like to notify the community that it will begin a process to consider phasing out and repealing the Six Nations Cannabis Control Law. The Six Nations Cannabis Law and Regulations were [...]
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 [...]
