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Six Nations of the Grand River still under state of emergency after June flooding

Community members impacted by the flooding can request support until July 31, the elected council said late last week.

Community members impacted by the flooding can request support until July 31, elected council said

Shilpashree Jagannathan · CBC News ·
A tall water tower marked with the word “OSWE:GE̲” rises above green fields and forests in Ohsweken, Six Nations of the Grand River.
A water tower in Ohsweken on the Six Nations of the Grand River reserve, is seen with the word “OSWE:GE̲” — the Cayuga name for the village — painted prominently near its top. (Patrick Morrell/CBC)

The elected council of Six Nations of the Grand River says it's continuing to support people affected by last month's flooding, including 36 community members who reported property damage or requested help, and 60 people who rely on residential services provided by the community, including some from a local long-term care home. 

The elected council declared a state of emergency on June 26, retroactive to June 19, after heavy rainfall caused heavy damage to homes and buildings in the community. 

Water on the floor of an office in a Six Nations community building, with office furniture and supplies visible, following flooding in June 2025.
A photo released by Six Nations of the Grand River shows flooding inside a community building after heavy rain on June 18, 2025. The damage prompted a state of emergency and displaced dozens of residents. (Photo courtesy of Six Nations of the Grand River)

Thirteen council-run buildings that provide well-being programming are being assessed for damage, including Iroquois Lodge — the long-term care facility that serves Six Nations elders and community members with complex health needs. It was reviewed by an industrial hygienist earlier this month under provincial long-term care guidelines, the elected council said.

"Over 60 clients have been affected by the flooding and have been temporarily evacuated to various locations," the elected council said in a news release on July 24.

"These clients are safe, well cared for, and are looking forward to returning home."

July 31 deadline for requesting support

Emergency Information Officer Caitlin Court told CBC the emergency order remained in place as of Wednesday.

Remediation work is still underway and the state of emergency continues, the elected council said.

Evacuated residents remain in temporary accommodations as restoration efforts continue. 

The elected council is urging anyone who has not yet reported flooding damage to do so by July 31.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Shilpashree Jagannathan

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Shilpashree Jagannathan is a producer with CBC News Network in Toronto and a casual reporter with CBC Hamilton. She has worked as a business journalist in India and as a corporate investigator, researching publicly traded Indian companies. She moved to Canada in 2021. She can be reached at Shilpashree.jagannathan@cbc.ca.

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