She’d like Six Nations of the Grand River to work with both Haldimand and Norfolk counties. Hill said people are still relying on wells and there aren’t enough water lines. I want people to really understand, that in our community, its intergenerational trauma.” People might think, it happened a long time ago.

Hill said the community needs these programs so they can heal. We don’t have many psychiatrists, emergency housing.” We don’t have residential treatment centres. We need to start outreaching to people more,” she explained. My priority is mental health and addictions, to have safe beds, 24-hour services. “In the past few weeks we’ve had a high death rate. The biggest challenge, she said, will be one of the toughest. One that honours the past and embraces the opportunity of tomorrow.” Together we will build a better future for Six Nations of the Grand River. We are a community that thrives when we come together and I am committed to fostering an environment where your voices are heard, respected and valued. “I am here to listen, learn and work alongside each and every one of you. “I understand that these are ambitious goals and I am fully aware that they require hard work, collaboration and dedication,” Hill said. They included: health and wellness, strengthening the community, economic development, education and youth empowerment, reconciliation and community building, as well as environmental stewardship. She also outlined her priorities as chief. Your faith in me fuels my determination to bring about positive change and prosperity for our community.” “To all of Six Nations of the Grand River, for giving me this opportunity to lead our resilient community. “I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to all those who participated in the election process,” Hill said. Sherri-Lyn Hill was elected to the post after 10 years on Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council.Īt a press conference, she thanked the community. A new chief for Six Nations of the Grand River was sworn in Tuesday night.

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