Key Issues
The Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council
focus on priorities that reflect the traditional values of the Haudenosaunee people:
Built Environment
DęˀǪgwahsrǫnyahnǫˀ
Community
Ǫgwa:na:daˀ
Culture
TsęhNiyǫgwaihoˀdę:
Employment & Education
Adadri̲hǫnyani:ˀ
Gaihoˀdęhsraˀ hniˀ
Governance
Ǫgwayanehsraˀ
Mother Earth
Etino̲ haˀ Ohwęjadeˀ
Wealth & Economy
Otga:nǫnihsraˀ
tsęhhniˀNaˀdewatwihsda̲
Wellbeing
Adagaidę̲ hsraˀ
Below are some of the Key Issues that
flow from these priorities and drive our day-to-day activities.
Community departments use outdated fibre optics and internet access is not consistent across the community. Fibre upgrades are costed but require resources. We plan to increase access for community members. This issue is currently in the planning stage.
In growing numbers, people from all over the world are seeking to reclaim their Haudenosaunee heritage. The process of applying for citizenship in Six Nations of the Grand River is complex, involving SNGR and the Canadian federal government. SNGR offers and recommends administrative support to complete this process.
For more information visit:
Lands & Membership Department
SNGR supports the preservation and growth of our traditional languages. SNGR offers a number of programs in the Cayuga, Mohawk and Onondaga languages, including pre-school, elementary and adult immersion programs. For more information, visit:
Our current land covers only a small fraction of the land promised under the Treaty of Haldimand. The borders of our reserve are not sufficient for our needs of housing, services, facilities and environment as our community grows, and the cost of land is becoming unaffordable. We are preparing for a land claims court case in October, 2022.
For more information visit:
Lands & Resources Department.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought heightened needs for SNGR to provide medical, mental and spiritual supports to the members of our community. These supports are integrated our long-standing and ongoing philosophy of integrating Mother Earth, culture and community to help keep our people healthy. Information on our COVID-19 response can be found in our News & Events section. Information on our general health services can be found here.
