Konadaha Seneca First Nation

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The Konadaha Seneca First Nation is a Seneca First Nation in southern Ontario, and is a member nation of the Six Nations of the Grand River. [1] Its reserves include the shared reserves of Glebe Farm 40B and the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation.

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References

  1. "Konadaha Seneca". Government of Canada . Retrieved 2024-05-23.