SAULT STE. MARIE — A large obelisk erected in 1907 at a historic Native American burial site in Sault Ste. Marie is being removed following decades of advocacy from tribal communities.

Per an Oct. 16 news release, the monument, which stood in Brady Park, was originally placed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Soo Locks without tribal consultation. For years, local tribal members have called for its removal, citing the site’s cultural and spiritual importance.

In June, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened a 30-day public comment period to gather feedback on the obelisk’s future. The decision to remove it came after consultations with federally recognized tribes who continue to use the site for cultural and religious practices.

“In June of 1820, during treaty negotiations at S

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