Six Nations to build its own hospice

By Austin Evans Writer Six Nations will be building the first Indigenous-led and Indigenous-operated hospice in Canada with Ontario’s support. Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC), who will be providing the majority of the funding, unveiled their plans for the hospice, currently named Six Nations of the Grand River Community Hospice at its future site on 2144 Fourth Line Road. The hospice will house five residents at a time, providing them end-of-life care which incorporates traditional Haudenosaunee teachings. “Having our own hospice will be amazing for our members to be taken care of our way,” said Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill. “Our members will be able to live out their lives with loved ones and family surrounding them.” The Ontario Ministry of Health (MoH) is investing up to $1.25 million to support…

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