SNGRDC’S COMMUNITY COLLABORATOR PROGRAM

The Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) hosts various events and activities to bring the Six Nations Community together through the Community Collaborator Program. The program is a yearly initiative where SNGRDC business partners can collaborate with us to host local events and activities about areas of interest such as Renewable Energy, Family Oriented Events, and Haudenosaunee Culture & Preservation.

In light of Covid-19, the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation has transitioned the Community Collaborator Program into a Six Nations Covid Support Program focused on helping our community during these unprecedented times, and recouping financial costs during the pandemic.

SNGRDC is seeking financial collaboration from our partners to support our Community Collaborator Covid Support Program. This program is an excellent opportunity to showcase SNGRDC partnerships to the Six Nations Community in a meaningful and impactful manner.

Community Collaborator Covid Support Program Initiatives Include:

• Food Bank Donation
• Winter Care Packages
• Six Nations Water Access Program (BONUS EVENT)

When becoming an SNGRDC Community Collaborator you will be recognized based on corresponding tier level contribution.

SNGRDC will be helping to replenish the Six Nations Community Food Bank’s stock after the increase in usage due to Covid-19. The Six Nations Food Bank provides food to approximately 160 community members per week. With the current pandemic, the food bank visitors have increased 25% per week. Last year, SNGRDC donated over $1,900 from the Fall Carnival Event, 8 bags of canned goods, and 5 bushels of fresh apples.

Six Nations has various organizations that work to support the Six Nations Community such as the Elders Lodge, Six Nations Youth Centre, and the Family Assault Centre. Community members using these locations can often feel isolated and lonely during the holidays. SNGRDC is looking to spread the holiday cheer and support our elders who haven’t been able to visit with friends and/or family in several months due to the pandemic by giving away care packages. Last year, SNGRDC purchased shoes for 11 youth lodge participants, and bought recliner chairs for both the Iroquois Lodge, and Ganohkwasra Family Assault Centre.

Approximately 3,159 households in Six Nations rely on potable water for their needs. As part of the Covid-19 pandemic relief, Six Nations Elected Council began the Free Water to Community Program which enabled every household on Six Nations access to clean and reliable water during the pandemic. Six Nations Elected Council covered the costs of water haulage and supply during the pandemic to ensure their member’s basic needs were met.

For more information about the SNGRDC Community Collaborator Program, or if you are interested in registering please contact:

Jessica Hunt, Public Relations Specialist at [email protected]

call 519-753-1950 ext 6423

or visit www.sndevcorp.ca/community/collaborators/