"Plaque Marks Burial"

The Six Nations Indian confederacy performed its "feast of the dead" again at the Taber Hill Indian burial grounds in Scarborough during the weekend.

Indian bones, buried about 1250, were uncovered in 1956, and it had been hoped to dedicate the site within two years. The five-year delay frayed the patience of many Indians.

Now it has been accomplished.

Indian Chief Deskaheh and his wife, Hayend-Hais, unveiled the Iroquois prayer plaque. Reeve A. M. Campbell and Travel and Publicity Minister Cathcart unveiled the dedication plaque.

The common grave, containing the remains of 472 Indians, was discovered when farm lands were developed into residential properties. The Six Nations celebrated a "feast of the dead" at the time.

The province eventually contributed $15,000 to help purchase the three-acre site, but the federal government refused aid.

Indians from throughout Ontario and several northern U.S. states attended the ceremonies.