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Aboriginal protesters returned this week to the gates of Pinery Provincial Park near Grand Bend.

They set up a trailer Monday afternoon blocking the entrance of the park, which closed to the public for a period of time in the fall because of a similar action.

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“These are the same individuals, at least some of the same individuals, who previously stated their intention was to take possession of the park,” Jolanta Kowalski, a spokesperson for Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, said Tuesday.

She said the park was open Tuesday afternoon, but added public access may be impeded by protesters.

“Safety of the public and our staff is our top priority and that’s going to guide our operation of the park going forward.”

Kowalski said ministry officials have been talking with the protesters and their lawyer, as well as police.

“We’re trying to get information from the protesters to better understand what they’re claiming,” she said.

“And, obviously, we’re trying to get a resolution to this situation.”