Enjoy the refined comfort of a premium, custom-designed vacation home, hand crafted by master carpenters, millworkers, masons, and skilled tradesmen. Relax in the solitude, charm, and character of yesteryear as you enjoy your stay in the region. Ideal for small working groups and family gatherings that seek the quality and warmth of an inviting home that features elegant décor and the finest amenities.

Secord House Premium Amenities include:

• Three spacious bedrooms accommodating up to six people

• Master king-sized bedroom and ensuite bath

• Two rustic yet luxurious guest bedrooms each with queen-sized beds and shared bath

• Exquisite bed linens and towels

• First level features fully equipped kitchen, dining room, washroom, and living room with 9' ceilings

• Stereo sound system with speakers in all rooms

• Large high-definition television in living room

• High definition televisions in all bedrooms

• Free wireless Internet

• Free parking

Nestled in the village of Ohsweken in Six Nations of the Grand River, the most populous Native territory within Canada, within easy walking distance to the town centre featuring banks, restaurants, post office, health clinic and pharmacy, and government facilities.

"With these strings (wampum) we remind you of the covenant between your Ancestors and our."

— Joseph Brand, May 16, 1796 at a ceremony of condolence for Lieutenant Colonel John Butler

(Mohawk leader Joseph Brant founded Six Nations of the Grand River following the Revolutionary War.)

Guests are asked to treat Secord House with the utmost consideration and care. Every effort has been made to create an environment that is comfortable, secure, and conducive to respectful engagement and learning.

Your proprietors are Tim and Lisa Johnson from Six Nations of the Grand River.

For more than twenty years Lisa (Oneida) has managed The Bear's Inn at Six Nations of the Grand River. Designed to accurately reflect the community's storied history and culture, The Bear's Inn has welcomed and facilitated thousands of guests and dozens of organizations that have done good works benefiting the community — ranging from health and education to language preservation, support of the arts, and economic development. Because Haudenosaunee (Six Nations or Iroquois) society is matrilineal — meaning families follow the mother's heritage — Secord House is an Oneida Nation Bear Clan household.

Tim (Mohawk) is a direct descendant of the historic Mohawk leader Joseph Brant. In addition, his great uncle Emerson Hill was among the first Haudenosaunee Chiefs to travel internationally on an Iroquois Passport. During his time spent as associate director for Museum Programs at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian, Tim has managed the production of world-class and critically acclaimed exhibitions, award-winning publications and media, exceptional educational products designed for homes and classrooms across North America, and exhilarating cultural programs.

In Secord House you will find a curated selection of books that will increase your knowledge and appreciation of Six Nations and Native ally contributions in the War of 1812 and their impact in shaping Canada's borders and national identity. Also included is a selection of Smithsonian books showcasing Native arts and history that Tim has either edited, conceptualized, or strategically initiated. These include Spirit Capture: Photographs From The National Museum of the American Indian, American Indians / American Presidents, Native Universe: Voices of Indian America, and Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian, to name a few. Additionally, he co-created the museum's membership magazine, American Indian, copies of which are also included in Six Nations House.

Haudenosaunee. Together, these two flags represent the strategic alliance that once held strong between Six Nations and England, without which Canada would have looked very different today.

As a historical footnote, Tim and his father Harold, at the request of Rick Hill and the Iroquois Nationals lacrosse organization, produced the first Haudenosaunee flag. Tim faithfully reproduced the graphic symbol from the Hiawatha wampum belt in exact ratio and his father manufactured the flag. His father then also sold the flag at cultural events throughout Haudenosaunee communities for many years and it caught on. Today, the flag, which is manufactured by several producers, flies proudly from thousands of homes, businesses, and organizations in our communities and all across the Iroquois diaspora.

We also encourage visitors to Six Nations House to explore the remarkable heritage attractions that the Six Nations region has to offer. These include: the Woodland Cultural Centre, which is located at 184 Mohawk Street in Brantford; Her Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks, also on Mohawk Street in Brantford; Chiefswood Mansion, the Italianate-style birthplace of poet E. Pauline Johnson, positioned on the north bank of the Grand River at the corner of Chiefswood Road and Highway 54; the Bell Homestead National Historic Site in Brantford; and the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum located on Airport Road in Mount Hope.

$360.00/night with two-night minimum

Weekly rate is $1,200.00.

Rates are in Canadian dollars

Rates subject to change

•Secord House accommodates up to 6 guests.

•Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. or later.

•Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

•Children are welcome.

•Fifty percent deposit is required to confirm a reservation.

•Balance is due prior to check-in date.

•All cancellations received prior to 30 days before arrival are subject to a 10% cancellation fee. For cancellations made within 30 days of arrival, the full amount of the reservation will be forfeited unless we are able to secure a replacement booking. If you are a traveler in need of more immediate accommodations, see below.

•If you are a last minute guest who needs immediate accommodations and would still like to inquire about lodging at Secord House, please contact the Secord House Caretaker by calling 519-445-4133. A full 100% non-refundable fee will be charged prior to check-in.

•In lieu of a security deposit we reserve the right to charge for any loss or damage on departure.

•No smoking is permitted on the property.

•Sorry, but no pets are allowed.

Secord House
1876 Fourth Line Road
Ohsweken, Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario

An accommodation property of The Bear's Inn.

To book reservations or for more information or assistance call:

Secord House Caretaker
519-445-4133