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Indigenous artist commissioned to replace Chief Gray Lock statue
- Earlier this month, the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi commissioned an Indigenous artist to replace the rotting Chief Gray Lock statue in Burlington's Battery Park, addressing safety concerns.
- With safety concerns mounting, Burlington's 40-year-old wooden statue was called out in 2019 for rotting from the inside out, prompting its replacement.
- Burlington City Arts staff say the rotting wooden statue has become a safety issue and will be coming down soon, with a new Indigenous-designed piece commissioned by the Abenaki Nation to replace it.
- The new statue, commissioned by the Abenaki Nation, honors Indigenous heritage while addressing safety concerns, reflecting a shift toward Indigenous-led public art.
- Beyond this project, reflecting Abenaki views in public art may set a precedent for Indigenous-led representations honoring Native resistance figures long-term.
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