Press Releases
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 [...]
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 [...]
