Press Releases
September 2025
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 [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: SENIOR RELIEF FUND POLICY CHANGES
July 14th, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – Please be advised that changes have been made to the Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) Senior Relief Fund Policy effective July 7, 2025. The current Senior Relief Fund Policy no longer aligns with present economic conditions and applications; therefore, it has been revised to ensure continued relevance and effectiveness. Copies of this updated policy are available [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE FUNDING CHANGES AND REIMBURSEMENT GUIDELINES
July 7th, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – Please be advised that the Six Nations Jordan’s Principle office or Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) cannot fulfill Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) approvals from previous fiscal years (prior to March 31, 2025). However, we can fulfill ISC approvals for the current fiscal year (April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026) and reimburse approved services with receipts [...]
June 2025
COMMUNITY NOTICE: EXPANDED WATER TESTING
June 30, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – As part of ongoing water quality monitoring, elevated levels of strontium have been detected in groundwater wells within Six Nations of the Grand River. Strontium can replace calcium in developing bones and may lead to rickets, a bone disorder that can weaken or soften bones, stunt growth, and cause bone deformities (e.g., bowed legs). For more information about [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED BY SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER
June 26, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – The Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council (SNGREC) has declared a State of Emergency effective June 19, 2025, because of unprecedented rainfall and subsequent community flooding that occurred on June 18, 2025. The declaration allowed the Six Nations of the Grand River Emergency Control Group (ECG) to assess the immediate damage and deploy resources to mitigate any further [...]
