Press Releases
September 2026
Six Nations of the Grand River Strategic Plan 2025-30: Is Now Available
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2026 Six Nations of the Grand River Audit – Now Available
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August 2026
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, and this press release is intended to provide clarification. First Nations in Ontario [...]
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 River (SNGR) staff have worked tirelessly to bring residents closer to home. Through [...]
July 2026
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 use. Follow these directions before using your water supply: Run all the cold [...]
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Immediate Release: July 9, 2026 - OHSWEKEN, ON – The Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council (SNGREC) has repealed the Six Nations Cannabis Control Law and Cannabis Control Regulations, effective immediately.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 and enforcement. SNGREC also considered community feedback received during a formal public comment [...]
June 2026
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 lands that are occupied today. Land acknowledgements are also a means to formally [...]
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 the Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI), Aaron Detlor, Brian Doolittle, and related parties regarding [...]
