GREAT recognizes and supports the strong cultural and traditional beliefs of the community, which is reflected in the programs and services provided. For the Onkwehon:we of the Grand River Territory; the Haudenosaunee (Mohawk, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, Oneida and Tuscarora Nations) beliefs and values play a relevant role in the community. GREAT has adopted several principles which reflect the community’s history and culture.

GREAT operates out of a 45,100 square foot building, consisting of four wings each representing a longhouse. These wings feed into a central atrium similar to the manner that Haudenosaunee villages were once structured. The structure of the building symbolizes both the growth of the organization and the return to traditions that have characterized its development

Past sponsored projects:

  • Dwadewayehsta Gayogoho:no We are all learning Cayuga Program
  • Haudenosaunee Resource Centre
  • Onkwawenna Kentyohkwa (Mohawk Language Program)
  • Waydehwayesdanih (Cayuga Language Program)
  • Ohwejaghkwhadegaenage
  • Tsi tyonnhent (Tyendinaga language school)
  • Woodland Cultural Centre
  • Kawennio Private School
  • Kawennio Language Preservation Project
  • Mohawk Chapel
  • Akwesasne Freedom School
  • Soapstone Carving Training
  • Leather Garments Training
  • New Orators
  • Aunties & Uncles Program
  • Awehaode Communications
  • Kanata Traditional Vlilage
  • Roots for Peace
  • Young Mens Camp
  • Unity Run
  • Peacekeeper Journey
  • Kanatsiohareke
  • Earth Healing Herb Garden
  • GREAT Snowsnake Tournament
  • Jake Thomas Learning Centre
  • Santee Smith Dance
  • Kanata Native Cultural Society
  • Various Self Employment Assistance artistic & holistic initiatives