ABOUT SNGRDC’S COMMUNITY COLLABORATOR PROGRAM
Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation’s (SNGRDC) Community Collaborators program engages SNGRDC business partners to support local initiatives, directly impacting the Six Nations community. These initiatives are an excellent opportunity to showcase SNGRDC partnerships to the Six Nations community in a meaningful and impactful manner. You can become involved in the program by participating in one of three tiers. If you are interested in becoming apart of the SNGRDC Community Collaborators program please email publicrelations@sndevcorp.ca.
2024 COMMUNITY COLLABORATOR PROGRAM INITIATIVES
The Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) is excited to bring these events and initiatives to the Six Nations community with the help of our generous Community Collaborators.
The 2024 Community Collaborator initiatives include:
Community Awareness, National Indigenous History Month, and the Fall Festival.
Community Awareness
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Chiefswood Park
Community Awareness is an annual event on Six Nations where community businesses and organizations are invited to host events to showcase their products and services to community members. Each year, SNGRDC hosts a free community BBQ at Chiefswood Park along with a fundraising raffle, prize bingo, live music, and more. The support of our Community Collaborators allows us to offer this event free of charge to community members and donate the profits to local organizations. Our 2023 raffle raised over $1,300 for Community Living Six Nations “Ronatahskats”, a local non-profit organization that provides services to adults who have an intellectual disability living on the territory.
National Indigenous History Month
Date: June 2024
Through our Community Collaborators program, SNGRDC purchases and donates books written by Indigenous authors to our seven local elementary schools. These books provide cultural teachings, visual stimulation, and help our students develop a deeper understanding of literature.
Fall Festival
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Chiefswood Park
SNGRDC hosts our annual Fall Festival at Chiefswood Park to bring the community together and celebrate the harvest before gatherings shift indoors for the season. This event has grown since 2016 and sees over 1000 attendees each year. The Fall Festival includes rides, Indigenous artisan vendors, live music, and a pie-in-the-face and prize raffle fundraisers. In 2023, the Fall Festival raised over $4,700 for Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services, a local Six Nations non-profit organization that provides shelter, counselling, and other support for people seeking safety from violence. The support of our Community Collaborators allows us to offer this event free of charge to community members and local vendors.
2024 COMMUNITY COLLABORATOR SUPPORTERS
SNGRDC would like to thank our Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Collaborators for making a meaningful and lasting difference in our Community.