"He said 'We've got a little bit of a problem,' said Christine. 'He said, We found human remains.' After an initial investigation by police to determine the bones were not part of a crime scene, the Reios say they were informed by a provincial official that they were ancestral Indigenous remains."
"Tanya Hill-Montour, archaeology supervisor with Six Nations of the Grand River, was called to the scene. Her job is to ensure archaeological work is done with respect to Indigenous traditions. She believes the remains are at least 1,000 years old. 'We want to ensure that the best practices and protocols are respectfully happening,' she said."
Christine and Dan Reio purchased a bungalow in Wainfleet, Ontario, during the pandemic with plans to renovate and expand the property as a retirement retreat. During initial demolition, workers discovered human remains on the site. After police investigation ruled out criminal activity, provincial officials identified the remains as ancestral Indigenous remains, estimated to be at least 1,000 years old. Tanya Hill-Montour, archaeology supervisor with Six Nations of the Grand River, was called to ensure archaeological work respects Indigenous traditions. The discovery has created significant financial and legal complications for the homeowners regarding responsibility and remediation costs.
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