Last Updated: Jun 30, 2021 | 7:45 PM
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Saugeen Ojibway Nation members are walking to commemorate the indigenous children whose unmarked graves are being located at residential school sites in Canada.
On July 1st, a relay is being held from Neyaashiinigmiing to Saugeen First Nation.
Relay organizers, and siblings Billy Bannick and Joss Ann Johnston say the relay has been organized by a group of community members at Neyaashiinigmiing and Saugeen First Nation.
A sunrise ceremony will be held at 5:30 a.m. at the Nawash Boundary. (208-368 Coveney’s Road)
The relay will go all the way down Highway 6 to Hepworth and then along Bruce Road 13 to Saugeen First Nation at Sauble Beach where a closing ceremony will be held at about 6 p.m.