Six Nations (or Six Nations of the Grand River) is the largest First Nations reserve in Canada by populations and the second largest reserve by size. Located between Hamilton, Brantford and Simcoe, Ontario, Six Nations is the only reserve in North America where all six Iroquois nations live together.

Can you visit Six Nations Reserve?

Six Nations of the Grand River Territory has a variety of experiences unmatched by any other community throughout the nation! Come experience Six Nations yourself, a place for fun and relaxation, a place to discover. To arrange a guided bus tour or to customize your visit, please contact us.

What are the six nations in Canada?

The Six Nations are the Mohawk, Seneca, Oneida, Cayuga, Onondaga and Tuscarora nations.

Why did the Six Nations Band Together?

According to their founding tradition, the Peacemaker story, these Iroquois peoples—who had warred with each other for decades—came together between 1570 and 1600 to live in peace and harmony after Hiawatha, a mourning Onondaga, joined the itinerant Peacemaker (Dekanawidah) in pursuing unity among the Iroquois.

What indigenous land is Brantford on?

Your Community of Brantford is located in the traditional territory of Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabeg peoples. It is important to know that we live, work and play in and on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabeg.

What treaty is Brantford?

The Between the Lakes Purchase (Treaty 3) was signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit in 1792 and includes present day Hamilton, Cambridge, Waterloo, Guelph, Brantford, and St. Catharines.

Is Brantford Indian Reserve Open?

Open daily from 7am-7pm!

What can you do in the Six Nations Reserve?

Things To Do In Six Nations Ontario

• Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks in Brantford, Ontario.
• OSTTC Longhouse in Six Nations Ontario.
• The childhood home of E Pauline Johnson in Chiefswood Park.
• Glamping cabins in Chiefswood Park Six Nations.
• Paddling the Grand River in Six Nations Brantford.

What treaty land is Oakville on?

Oakville is on the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. On September 5, 1806, Treaty 14 (Head of the Lake Purchase) was signed and on February 8, 1820, Treaty 22, which encompasses the lands at 12 Mile Creek (Bronte Creek) and 16 Mile Creek in Oakville, was signed.