Community Bulletins
COMMUNITY NOTICE: FIRE AT IROQUOIS LODGE PROMPTLY CONTAINED – ALL RESIDENTS SAFE
March 4, 2025 - OHSWEKEN, ON – On Sunday, March 2, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a fire was reported in the laundry room of Iroquois Lodge. The incident, which originated from a dryer, was quickly spotted by a staff member who acted swiftly and attempted to extinguish the flames using [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: INDIGENOUS SERVICES CANADA (ISC) ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE OPERATING PROCEDURES
For Immediate Release: February 28, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is implementing changes to operating procedures related to processing requests under Jordan's Principle. The Six Nations of the Grand River Jordan's Principle Team will no longer be able to offer emergency funding (for shelter, clothing, food and more) [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: INCREASED BORDER PATROLS
OHSWEKEN, ON (Feb. 5, 2025) – On January 25th, 2025, Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill received notice from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) that there will be increased border patrols. These patrols will be based on both land and air. A Black Hawk helicopter with the RCMP logo will be utilized for [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: INDIGENOUS SERVICES CANADA TRUST MONEYS
OHSWEKEN, ON (Feb. 4, 2025) – We would like to inform Six Nations of the Grand River membership about trust moneys that may be held in trust for you or your family members by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). Trust moneys are all moneys collected, received or held in trust by ISC [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: OHSWEKEN PUBLIC HEALTH URGES COMMUNITY TO MONITOR SYMPTOMS AND CHECK VACCINATION STATUS DUE TO NEW CONFIRMED MEASLES CASES
OHSWEKEN, ON January 29, 2025 – Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is investigating an additional confirmed case of measles in the community. The newly confirmed case is a child resident of Haldimand-Norfolk, who is currently recovering at home. There are currently 12 confirmed cases of measles in the Grand Erie region [...]
COMMUNITY STATEMENT: FIRE AT A LOCAL BUSINESS
OHSWEKEN, ON (January 28, 2025) – Six Nations Fire & Emergency Services responded promptly to reports of activated alarms at 3500 Fourth Line and encountered significant fire conditions upon arrival. Thanks to their efforts and support from Haldimand County Fire Services, the fire was successfully extinguished, with no injuries reported. The [...]
JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE TEAM SECURES APPROVAL FOR INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION PAYMENTS 2024/25
OHSWEKEN, ON – The Jordan's Principle Team has received approval for the Six Nations Service Coordination funds for the 2024/25 year. This means we can resume payments for individually approved Jordan's Principle services. We empathize with our community members who faced challenges over the past few weeks while we were unable [...]
