Members
They later welcomed a group of Algonquian Delaware, who spoke Unami (Lenape), to the reserve.
Six Nations of the Grand River is the most populous reserve in Canada. As of December 2010, there were 23,902 band members, of which 11,865 lived on the reserve. The population consists of the following bands:
| Nation | Band Name | Total | On reserve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois | Bay of Quinte Mohawk | 696 | 308 |
| Tuscarora | 2,004 | 957 | |
| Oneida | 1,878 | 737 | |
| Onondaga Clear Sky | 741 | 414 | |
| Bearfoot Onondaga | 565 | 233 | |
| Upper Cayuga | 3,256 | 1,388 | |
| Lower Cayuga | 3,367 | 2,133 | |
| Konadaha Seneca | 511 | 195 | |
| Niharondasa Seneca | 361 | 161 | |
| Lower Mohawk | 3,771 | 2,004 | |
| Walker Mohawk | 470 | 287 | |
| Upper Mohawk | 5,665 | 2,812 | |
| Algonquin | Delaware | 617 | 236 |
| total | 23,902 | 11,865 | |
The reserve has both a traditional Iroquois council of chiefs and an elected band council conforming to Canadian government requirements.
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