Ohsweken, Ontario

Ohsweken (/oʊʃˈwiːkɛn/) is a dispersed rural community located within the Six Nations of the Grand River, in the County of Brant, Ontario, Canada.

In 1856, against protests from the Onondaga chiefs, a strong-willed superintendent from the Indian Department, Jasper Tough Gilkison, established a council building in what is present-day Ohsweken, about 6 km (3.7 mi) south-west of Middleport.

In appreciation of the Six Nations' support for Great Britain during the American Revolution and the War of 1812, Queen Victoria began an annual tradition of giving blankets to their community.

[12] Every year, thousands of people stand in line to enter the Gaylord Powless Arena where they receive large squares of bread and cheese.

The celebrations also include carnival rides and games, a parade from Chiefswood Park to the arena, and a street dance held by CKRZ-FM.

The events take place at Chiefswood Park, celebrating National Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the summer solstice on June 21.

A Six Nations Rivermen game at the Gaylord Powless Arena