Ohsweken Genealogy Society

Ohsweken Genealogy Society Genealogy and shared history of the Six Nations of the Grand River in Tuscarora Township, Brant County, Ontario. Helping people make connections.

We meet the second Saturday of every month (unless it is a holiday) from September to June, between 1:00 and 4:00pm. Everyone is welcomed to join us in the sharing of information and our potluck lunch.

Turtle Island Prophecy.
11/18/2025

Turtle Island Prophecy.

Shared for someone:I traveled to Richmond, VA for a presentation on 11-7-2025. While there I met Powhatan Owens. He stat...
11/18/2025

Shared for someone:

I traveled to Richmond, VA for a presentation on 11-7-2025. While there I met Powhatan Owens. He stated he was adopted by a Chickahominy couple. His birthdate is April 10, 1948. He was told he was from Akwesasne but could be Six Nations. The first photos are of Powhatan. The last one was his biological father, he never knew his name. Does anyone recognize his dad or have any information about his lineage?

11/09/2025

It was another interesting meeting with more fascinating stories. Just when you think you know the history, something new pops up. I’m always amazed at how little indigenous history has been taught. More pieces of understanding about who our ancesters were are answered . Thank you to our speaker, Roberta Hill.

11/07/2025

Tomorrow, Saturday, Nov 8, is our next meeting and we will be having a guest speaker talking about the Lady Willingdon Hospital. It should be very interesting. I look forward to seeing everyone then.

Anyone want to join me?
10/31/2025

Anyone want to join me?

🪶 Learn the Language, Connect to the Culture!

Join us for an Introductory Mohawk Language Class — perfect for beginners who want to explore the beauty, history, and cultural significance of the Mohawk language.

📅 November 12 – December 11, 2025
🕙 Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Six Nations Polytechnic – Achievement Centre Classroom, 2160 4th Line Rd., Ohsweken, ON

✨ Expect:
✅ Beginner-friendly lessons
✅ Basic words, greetings, and everyday conversation
✅ A supportive and welcoming environment

💥 This is a FREE, IN-PERSON event!

Reserve your spot today!
📱 Text: 519-757-5989
📧 Email: angel@snpolytechnic.com

Someone needs our help.
10/22/2025

Someone needs our help.

10/19/2025

Well, we made it through our first meeting back at the Woodland Museum. We figured out the tables and we even figured out the projector….learned all about the Indigenous fruit pickers. Great turnout and some more fascinating family stories Thank you Woodland for sharing your facility with us.

10/05/2025

Our next genealogy meeting is Saturday, Oct 18, 1-4pm. I want to remind everyone that our new location is the Woodland Cultural Centre located at 184 Mohawk St, Brantford. We will have our usual potluck and sharing of information, as well as a short presentation on the Indigenous Farm Workers of Niagara and Burlington/Aldershot areas in the late 1800s and early 1900s. I look forward to seeing everyone then.

It was great to see everyone at our first meeting back after the summer break….a few new people and lots of questions. I...
09/14/2025

It was great to see everyone at our first meeting back after the summer break….a few new people and lots of questions. It’s amazing watching everyone help each other. We had someone bring some Paw Paw fruit to our potluck. I always wanted to try it, and never knew where to get it. It’s a fruit that used to be very common in America, and was always eaten by the Indigenous people, but has gradually disappeared because it can’t be used commercially. It can’t be picked and sit on store shelves. It has to be eaten when picked. There have been efforts to plant more wild Paw Paw trees in order that they don’t go extinct. It was a great experience. Thank you Charlie and Norma.

09/06/2025

Does anyone know a Buddy Thomas, son of George Thomas? Someone is trying to locate him.
Thank you

07/19/2025
Someone is looking for help.
07/17/2025

Someone is looking for help.

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184 Mohawk Street
Burlington, ON
N3S2X2

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Our meetings are postponed until further notice.

We meet the second Saturday of every month (unless it is a holiday) from September to June. At each meeting, we also share in a potluck lunch as we aspire to feed the body, mind and spirit when we gather together. Our meetings are open to everyone and take place from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm in the museum meeting room of the Woodland Cultural Centre, located at 184 Mohawk Road, Brantford, Ontario.