Nipigon: Peaceful demonstration to highlight burial site investigation

The Red Rock Indian Band (RRIB) is hosting a peaceful demonstration, in response to issues with ongoing burial site investigations in Nipigon.

Human remains were found at the site of Parks Canada’s future Administration and Visitor Centre for the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area, halting construction on the $37-million project.

In a release issued Thursday, Red Rock Indian Band said they are being met with resistance and a lack of accountability.

Investigations are underway at the site where the earth from the construction area was transported. However, RRIB says there are nearly 60 loads of earth moved from the original site that are unaccounted.

The demonstrations seeks to help hold Parks Canada and its contractors accountable as they look for more information on the missing soil.

It is starting at the Red Rock Indian Band Office at 9:00 a.m. on Monday.

From there participants will walk to the Nipigon River Bridge.

RRIB is asking participants to wear orange in support.

In a release on Sunday, the community says they are working with the provincial police to ensure the demonstration is safe, and peaceful.