Indigenous Crosswalk Unveiled Near Niagara Region Headquarters

Friday, 23 September 2022 13:57

By Linda Morgan

Crosswalk located at the corner of Merrittville Highway and Sir Isaac Brock Way.

An new Indigenous crosswalk has been unveiled in Thorold.

The crosswalk is located at the intersection of Merrittville Highway and Sir Isaac Brock Way, near Niagara Region Headquarters.

Local artist Alyssa General came up with the design, with input from the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre, Niagara Regional Native Centre, Niagara Chapter Native Women, Niagara Regional Métis Council, and Brock University Aboriginal Student Services.

The Niagara Region says the design represents earth, sky and water.

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Indigenous Crosswalk Unveiled Near Niagara Region Headquarters

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