Press Releases
October 2025
COMMUNITY EMERGNCY UPDATE: UPDATE ON IROQUOIS LODGE RESIDENTS
For Immediate Release: October 15th, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – The Emergency Control Group (ECG) is aware of a recent article published in the media regarding the state of the emergency and long-term planning for Iroquois Lodge. On June 18, 2025, Iroquois Lodge was affected by serious flooding caused by extreme weather. The water caused damage to several areas of the building, which led to quick action [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: OCTOBER 25th DECLARED AS HALDIMAND TREATY DAY ON SIX NATIONS
For Immediate Release: October 8th, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council (SNGREC) shares the following update with community from their September 9, 2025, meeting. Haldimand Treaty Day October 25, 1784, is recognized as the date at which Sir Frederick Haldimand on behalf of His Majesty King George the Third, granted the Mohawks and others of the Six [...]
September 2025
COMMUNITY NOTICE: UPDATE ON STATE OF EMERGENCY AND REMEDIATION INITIATIVES FOR IROQUOIS LODGE
For Immediate Release: September 23rd, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) remains under a State of Emergency following the flooding on June 18, 2025. An Industrial Hygienist Assessment of Iroquois Lodge was received on July 25, 2025, and has confirmed significant black water damage throughout the facility. After reviewing the extent of the impacts, and in consultation with residents, [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY PRIVATE SCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE – 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR DEADLINE
For Immediate Release: September 17th, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations members who exercise their right to send their children to a school that is not located on Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation or part of the local or catholic school boards in Grand Erie, Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk may be eligible for elementary or secondary school tuition assistance. Is your [...]
SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER 59TH ELECTED COUNCIL POSITION ON BILL C-2 – STRONG BORDERS ACT
September 15th, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON –The Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council (SNGREC) recognize that Canada’s proposed Bill C-2 – the Strong Borders Act – is intended to strengthen border security, disrupt organized crime, prevent fentanyl trafficking, and money laundering by expanding the powers of the Canada Border Services Agency. These are important objectives. However, Bill C-2 was developed and introduced [...]
SIX NATIONS WELL-BEING AG REPORT – ONTARIO’S OPIOID STRATEGY
Sept 10, 2025 - At the General Council Meeting of September 9, 2025, held at the Six Nations of the Grand River Administration Building, Delegation Guest Abigail Hill – Well-being Liaison Officer, Department of Well-being gave the presentation as below: "Six Nations Well-Being AG Report - Ontario's Opiod Strategy" this analysis report compiled and presented from well-being looks at the Attorney General of Ontario's [...]
SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER MOURNS THE PASSING OF GRAHAM GREENE
For Immediate Release: September 3rd, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) mourns the passing of Graham Greene, actor, storyteller, and community member, who passed away peacefully on August 31 at the age of 73. Greene was a trailblazer for First Nations representation in film and television, opening doors for generations to come. From his Oscar-nominated performance as Best Supporting [...]
August 2025
COMMUNITY NOTICE: UPDATE ON STATE OF EMERGENCY AND REMEDIATION INITATIVES FOR IROQUOIS LODGE
For Immediate Release: August 26th, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) currently remains under a State of Emergency as active response and remediation efforts continue due to the community flooding that happened on June 18, 2025. SNGR remains fully engaged with the Ministry of Long-Term Care to expedite the timeline for a new build of the Iroquois Lodge Long-Term [...]
July 2025
COMMUNITY NOTICE: Update on State of Emergency and Ongoing Remediation Initiatives
For Immediate Release: July 24th, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) currently remains under a State of Emergency as active response and remediation efforts continue. We recognize the impact that this crisis has had on our community and thank everyone for your ongoing cooperation. Currently, over 60 clients of SNGR have been affected by the flooding and have been temporarily [...]
