Host Community 2010
Cando is excited to have had a partnership with the Six Nations of the Grand River in hosting the
17th Annual National Conference & AGM: "Embracing Change”, held
September 27-30, 2010 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. As host organization,
the Six Nations of the Grand River worked with Cando to help ensure the
Ontario region and its people were appropriately represented at the
conference through the selection of local artists, speakers, presenters
and culturally relevant themes.
Sge:No - Welcome to the Six Nations of the Grand River
We are pleased you have chosen to visit us and hope you enjoyed our distinctly unique community located along the picturesque waters of the Grand River in one of the last remaining "Carolinian Forests” of Southern Ontario.
Our community celebrates our unique heritage and culture with various yearly events and attractions drawing people from the world over. Come and experience our museums, galleries and businesses and enjoy our wide array of sports offered on the Grand River.
Stop by our Tourism building and let our staff provide you with information on our sites, attractions, events and businesses. Or visit our website at www.sntourism.com.
O:neh gihya (We’ll see you again)
Community Tour 2010
On Tuesday, September 28th conference
delegates had an opportunity to learn about and see firsthand local economic
development successes through a community tour of the Six Nations of the Grand
River & Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. Led by knowledgeable tour guides, delegates
had a chance to visit several sites beginning with the Six Nations Tourism, the
Six Nations Bingo Hall, and Iroqrafts Store. Currently, there are over
three-hundred owned and operated band businesses on the Six Nations of the
Grand River. Delegates also had
the opportunity to visit Mississaugas of the New Credit which included the
Craft Store, Band Office and numerous businesses. The tour ended at the Six Nations Polytechnic where
delegates gathered for the Icebreaker Reception.
Icebreaker Reception
The Conference
Icebreaker Reception was held at the Six Nations
Polytechnic and provided an opportunity for delegates to have an
evening of entertainment and delicious food. Opening Prayer was delivered by Elder Garry Sault and a
student from Kawenni:io School, and was followed by greetings from the Economic
Development Director of Six Nations Matt Jameson and Chief Bryan LaForme of
Mississaugas of New Credit First Nation. A traditional meal was prepared by a
local catering company owned by Janace Henry. Delegates enjoyed performances by the Children’s Drum Group,
Soft Shoe Dancers and Musician Rebecca Miller. Overall, it was a successful evening in which delegates
leaned many traditional ways from both Six Nations and Mississaugas of the New Credit.
