Press Releases
COMMUNITY NOTICE: SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER COMMENCES LITIGATION AGAINST CANADA OVER DRINKING WATER SUPPLY
OHSWEKEN, ON April 10, 2025 – In November 2024, Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) filed a Statement of Claim in Ontario Superior Court against Canada over its failure to ensure a reliable supply of safe drinking water to Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation. The claim seeks a court order that would require Canada to immediately take steps to ensure [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: UPDATE ON MOLD REMEDIATION EFFORTS AT GANE’ YOHS HEALTH CENTRE
March 28, 2025 - OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our community. Over this past year, Directors and the Executive Team from SNGR have worked alongside Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) counterparts to address the mold situation at the Gane’ Yohs Health Centre. We want to remind the community that the Pharmacy [...]
JOINT PRESS RELEASE: GO BUS IS COMING TO SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER AND MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT FIRST NATION
For Immediate Release: March 17, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – We are thrilled to announce a collaborative effort between Metrolinx and our communities to extend the GO Bus service, providing valuable connections in Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN). This expansion represents a significant opportunity for community members to connect with family, access essential services, and [...]
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 a fire extinguisher. At the same time, another staff member promptly called a [...]
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) as we have not received a decision on emergency funds for 2024/25. While [...]
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 air patrols. If you see this helicopter, it does NOT mean a specific [...]
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 for the use and benefit of First Nations members. ISC manages individual moneys [...]
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 (which includes Haldimand County, Norfolk County, Brantford, and Brant County). GEPH is currently [...]
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 Ontario Fire Marshal's office has been engaged to conduct a thorough investigation into [...]
