Ohsweken Genealogy Society

12/09/2025

There has been a last minute change to our venue location fit this coming Saturday’s meeting. Instead of the Woodland Centre, we will be meeting in the dining room at the Mohawk Institute. For those requiring handicap access, there is a ramp and elevator. Sorry for any inconvenience.

12/09/2025

The Christmas season is here, and our December meeting is this coming Saturday the 13th. I will be bringing craft supplies, and hopefully people will be bringing copies of family pictures they wish to share at our upcoming genealogy event in May, and we will be mounting them for display. I will be wonderful to share the season with all our relatives past and present. We will also be offering help to anyone wishing to write a family memory or story for the same event. Of course we will still be sharing our genealogy information, as well. It will be a busy day. See everyone then.

11/18/2025

Turtle Island Prophecy.

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.

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

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.

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