Dryden Now – In 1929, the Ear Falls Dam was built to supply hydroelectric power to Ontario and Manitoba, but flooded over 11,000 acres of Lac Seul First Nation’s reserve lands and burial sites that same year. Chief Derek Maud says it’s disappointing and unacceptable that Canada has not addressed the outstanding issue, and he is once again calling on Ontario, Manitoba and Canada to develop an immediate shoreline and grave site protection strategy.

“For over 90 years, this issue has been ignored by Canada, Ontario and Manitoba. It continues to be ignored,” said Chief Maud.