Calling it a “repossession” rather than an occupation, an aboriginal family brought a trailer into Pinery Provincial Park on Monday and began camping out.

Maynard T. George told CTV News the arrival was part of an attempt to “repossess” 50,000 acres of land in the area, stretching from Bayfield to near Sarnia.

George said the land rightfully belongs to about 100 of his great-grandfather’s descendants, and he wants to see it used for economic development for aboriginals.

“We were looking at revenue. We needed to create jobs for our people and our family, he said.

Although only one trailer was at the site Monday evening, more may follow in the coming days, George said.

Park officials said they were aware of the occupation.