FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 24, 2026 Ohsweken, Grand River Territory

Mohawk University Encourages Voluntary Participation in Its Free Educational Programs and Opens Channels for Dialogue on Self-Governance Initiatives

The Office of the Secretary-General, Mohawk Nation of Grand River, today invites government officials, ministers, departments, sub-branches, agencies, and officers—at federal, provincial, and municipal levels—to voluntarily complete Mohawk University’s free online educational programs. This participation would promote deeper mutual understanding in all interactions within the Grand River Territory, particularly where Mohawk hereditary rights, interests, or community members are involved, while contributing to enhanced public safety and respectful relations.

This invitation follows the successful launch of HALDIMAND 101: The Haldimand Tract – Mohawk Loyalists, Hereditary Rights, and Crown Honour, now freely available at https://sixmilesdeep.com/courses/. The self-paced micro-course provides a structured, evidence-based introduction to the foundational instruments of the Haldimand Tract (1779–1796), hereditary Mohawk Loyalist posterity, jurisdictional realities, and the ongoing demands of Crown honour.

A second micro-course, currently in active development, will build directly on national reconciliation frameworks by using the widely recognized Four Seasons of Reconciliation program as a primer, while centering local Grand River Mohawk experiences, case law, and critical analysis of how mainstream reconciliation efforts align—or fail to align—with unextinguished Haldimand instruments.

Both courses draw from Six Miles Deep’s expanding public resources, including:

• A growing news and analysis section with meticulously sourced articles,
• An extensive case law archive,
• A comprehensive Encyclopedia and Lexicon of key terms and instruments.

All materials are offered free of charge to community members, officials, educators, researchers, and allies.

“As our residents become increasingly empowered through these educational initiatives—gaining clear knowledge of their historical and legal standing—voluntary participation by officials and peace officers would help ensure smoother, more informed interactions,” said the Secretary-General. “This shared understanding can reduce misunderstandings, support de-escalation, and enhance public safety, especially in situations where policy enforcement meets Mohawk residents in practice.”

Throughout 2024, the Office issued thirteen directives that operationalize hereditary sovereignty through practical community services and institutions. These include the Grand River Nationalized Driver Insurance Program (GRNDIP, October 28), Mohawk National Vehicle Registry Initiative (NVR, October 31), Mohawk Nation Housing Initiative (MNHI, November 3), Birth and Heritage Registrar Directive (MNBH, emphasized January 2), Mohawk National Transportation and Safety Initiative (MNTSI, November 1), Mohawk National Driver’s Identification Card (MNDIC, November 1), Mohawk Nation Resident Identification Card (MNRID, November 1), Mohawk Environmental Protection and Sustainability Initiative (MEPSI, November 2), Assertion of Sovereignty and Diplomatic Relations (MNGR, November 9), Establishment of Mohawk Agencies and Appointments Directive (MAA, November 9), Grand River Location Determination Rules (MNLDR, November 19), and His Majesty’s Chapel of the Mohawks Reclamation and Preservation Initiative (December 5). Full texts and details are archived on Six Miles Deep.

In addition, the Office of the Secretary-General extends an open invitation to establish and maintain channels of communication with government bodies regarding the Mohawk Nation’s ongoing self-governance frameworks, as well as current and future initiatives. These discussions can explore practical pathways for honourable engagement, informed collaboration, and the advancement of self-determination within the Grand River Territory—consistent with Two Row Wampum principles of parallel paths and non-interference.

These educational and diplomatic efforts build upon years of sustained, multifaceted outreach that extends far beyond digital and print channels. In addition to the comprehensive online platform at Six Miles Deep and the physical distribution of printed research articles to over 280 high-traffic community locations (including nearly every Tim Hortons in Brant County, Six Nations territory, and surrounding areas), the Office has conducted direct in-person engagements with numerous federal and provincial ministers, chiefs of police, mayors, municipal officials, and residents throughout the Grand River Territory. Formal directives—professional correspondence issued on Mohawk University stationery—have been sent to ministries, municipalities, and agencies across Ontario. These directives consistently articulate the Nation’s hereditary position, document historical instruments, and actively seek dialogue with key stakeholders on matters including jurisdiction, development, policing, public safety, and Crown obligations.

Mohawk University welcomes dialogue with government bodies interested in voluntary adoption of these programs, direct communication on self-governance matters, or collaboration on future initiatives.

Enrollment is open to all at no cost.

Media and official inquiries: Office of the Secretary-General Mohawk Nation of Grand River via https://sixmilesdeep.com/contact/

About the Office of the Secretary-General

The Office of the Secretary-General functions as the executive and diplomatic arm of the provisional government of the Mohawk Nation of Grand River, operating in accordance with hereditary governance traditions and the unextinguished instruments of the Haldimand Tract (1779–1796), Two Row Wampum principles of parallel sovereignty and non-interference, and the Covenant Chain alliance.

Led by the Secretary-General, the Office serves as the primary point of external contact for the Nation, handling:

• Formal diplomatic correspondence and directives to federal, provincial, and municipal governments, ministries, agencies, police services, and other stakeholders;
• Issuance of national initiatives and programs that operationalize sovereignty through practical community services (e.g., the thirteen 2024 directives establishing vehicle registration, driver identification, housing, environmental protection, birth/heritage registry, transportation safety, diplomatic relations, agency appointments, location determination rules, and cultural reclamation efforts);
• Direct in-person and written engagements with ministers, chiefs of police, mayors, municipal officials, and residents across the Grand River Territory;
• Coordination of public education and institution-building through Mohawk University and the Six Miles Deep platform.

While the Office provides a professional, accessible interface for external relations—facilitating dialogue on jurisdiction, Crown honour, public safety, development, and reconciliation—the internal processes of hereditary governance (including clan mother guidance, longhouse consensus, and confidential deliberations) remain private and sovereign.

The Office’s ongoing work demonstrates active, persistent stewardship of Mohawk Loyalist posterity interests along the Grand River, inviting honourable engagement from all parties in line with historical obligations and contemporary realities.

About Mohawk University and Six Miles Deep

Mohawk University serves as a provisional institution of higher learning and knowledge stewardship for the Mohawk Nation of Grand River, rooted in hereditary governance traditions and dedicated to the advancement of self-determination within the Grand River Territory.

Established to support the development of Mohawk self-governance, the University functions as the primary public-facing arm of the Nation’s educational and diplomatic efforts. While the internal structures of hereditary governance—including clan-based decision-making, longhouse protocols, and confidential deliberations—remain private and protected, Mohawk University provides an accessible, professional interface for engagement with external parties, including governments, municipalities, courts, researchers, and the broader public.

Through its programs and resources, the University actively fosters:

• The preservation and transmission of historical knowledge, particularly regarding the Haldimand instruments (1779–1796), Two Row Wampum principles, and Covenant Chain obligations;
• The development of contemporary governance capacity, including legal-historical research, policy analysis, and community education;
• The articulation of the Nation’s position on jurisdiction, Crown honour, land interests, and reconciliation in public forums.

Six Miles Deep operates as the University’s flagship digital platform, hosting a comprehensive suite of freely accessible resources:

• Structured online micro-courses (e.g., HALDIMAND 101 and upcoming reconciliation programming);
• A growing archive of sourced research articles and news analysis;
• Dedicated sections on relevant case law;
• An expanding Encyclopedia and Lexicon defining key terms, instruments, and concepts from a Mohawk hereditary perspective.

All materials are offered without cost to support education, informed dialogue, and the honourable resolution of outstanding matters affecting the Grand River Territory. By maintaining this clear distinction—public education and outreach through the University, while preserving the privacy of internal governance—Mohawk University enables consistent, authoritative representation of the Nation’s interests in the modern context.

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