Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE: SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER ANNOUCES NEW LEADERSHIP STAFF
(June 3, 2025) OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) is pleased to announce two new leadership staff to the SNGR team, Tracy Brant – Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Debra Jonathan – Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective Monday, June 2, 2025. Tracy holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education, with senior-level experience across [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: 59TH ELECTED COUNCIL UPDATES – ROAD RESURFACING
(June 2, 2025) OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council (SNGREC) has approved for the Public Works Department to prepare to resurface the following roads in 2025 within their current budget: Road 152 (4th Line between Mohawk and Seneca Road) Road 157 (4th Line between Cayuga Road and railroad tracks) Road 243 (Chiefswood Road between 2nd and 3rd Line) [...]
KAWENNÍ:IO/GAWENÍ:YO SCHOOL
(May 30th, 2025) OHSWEKEN, ON – The 59th Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council (SNGREC) is pleased to announce support for the construction of a new community school – Kawenní:io/Gawení:yo Elementary and Secondary School (KG). KG, a full immersion school opened its doors in 1985 and provides instruction in Kanyen’kéha and Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫˀ languages. KG has operated out of a community athletic arena [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: CANCELLATION OF TOM LONGBOAT RUN
(May 28th, 2025) OHSWEKEN, ON – The 26th Annual Tom Longboat Run scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, 2025, has been cancelled out of respect for the family’s position and statement. This decision has been made with careful consideration, and appreciation is extended to the community for its understanding. Efforts are being made to revise the event for next year, with the focus on highlighting [...]
SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER 59th ELECTED COUNCIL OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON BILL 5 – UNLEASHING OUR ECONOMY ACT, 2025
(May 27th, 2025) OHSWEKEN, ON – The Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council (SNGREC) opposes Bill 5 and calls on Ontario to pause this Bill until Ontario consults with Six Nations of the Grand River on related legislation affecting our inherent and constitutional rights, land governance, environmental protection, and jurisdictional authority. SNGREC formally submitted written feedback, opposing Bill 5, to Ontario [...]
PRESS RELEASE: UPDATE ON CANNABIS
May 16, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – The 59th Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council (SNGREC) acknowledges the seriousness of the concerns shared by our community regarding outdoor growing of cannabis. As always, the health and safety of the community is paramount. As part of our due diligence, SNGREC has sought legal advice on options to remedy and/or mitigate the current issues. -30- Media [...]
COMMUNITY NOTICE: Six Nations of the Grand River Implements Interim Protocol for Soil Dumping Management
May 15th, 2025 - OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River is updating its Waste Management By-law to address the importation of bulk excess soil that may contain contaminants, liquid and solid waste, invasive species, and/or pathogens. The importation of waste affects us all. While we await the implementation of the updated Waste Management By-law, the “Interim Voluntary Compliance Protocol on Bulk [...]
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 [...]
