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The Haldimand Proclamation of 1784 authorized Six Nations to possess all of the land for six miles on each side of the Grand River, from its mouth all the way to its source. Mohawk, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca, Onondaga and Tuscarora nations all unified under the Great Tree of Peace. Eventually, most of the land would be stripped from them and reduced to the present 46,000 acres known as "Six Nations Reserve No. 40". On a recent trip through this area, F.O.S. and I found a very generous density of abandonments, so much so that perhaps we should consider making this area its own "city" in the OAP main locations list. Technically this area falls under neither Brant nor Haldimand county but is bordered by them.
Immediately upon entering the house on this particular listing, explorers will find themselves literally 'under the Great Tree of Peace'. The home is full of interesting left-overs that would make an extended visit here well worth it. Since we had to defeat complicated security at the front door in broad daylight and in view of neighbours, we did not stay long enough to fully appreciate the interior.
REVISITATION / FUTURE EXPLORATION STATUS: Detached garage was left entirely unexplored. House has lots of stuff to rummage through. Every drawer and cupboard seems full. Can't wait to see some other explorers' finds!
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........ come back when the contracts are finished or when they "feel" like it. Sometimes years later.
Burnt out houses around me would be forced to be demolished if it's not salvageable. On the reservation they may not enforce that. I also believe reservation lands are communal, so, if it's not a place they can any longer live they may just move on. I do also know some old bridge construction friends from the Kahnawake reserve who would go where the work is & then come back when ...........
Superss, I would imagine it is especially true of the 'shanty town' areas (don't know what else to call them) where there are a dozen small structures up on one residential lot. On a side note, so many burnt out houses!! Why here as opposed to anywhere else? More fires, or they just don't bother tearing the houses down because no insurance coverage to rebuild?
Very good point superss....gs and I encountered one such place there, holes in the roof, taped up windows, rusted padlocked doors, and the back door wide open. We found the power on and fresh cigarette smoke in the air....blew us away.
I used to visit the reserve a few times a year. Biggest problem with the reserve is knowing whether that house that looks abandoned is really abandoned & sometimes they will leave for an extended period still with plans to return.
12 years ago
Six Nations Chiefs on their way to the Mann Cup finals, first time since 96. Woo hoo. Biggest difference since 96, it's no longer friends & former team mates and opponents but some if their kids instead. Getting old.