Oct 16, 2008
Mushkegowuk First Nations are now researching health impacts resulting from long- term exposure to radar sites. Between 1955 and 1965, the Federal Department of National Defense constructed, operated, and then, abandoned 98 Mid-Canada Radar Line sites that provided an early warning system to counter the threat of enemy air attacks on North America.Seventeen of these sites are situated in traditional First Nation territory in Ontario, many of which are near the Polar Bear Provincial Park. Found contaminants have been polluting the environment along the James and Hudson Bays for more than 40 years and include polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), asbestos, pesticides, oils and various forms of petroleum.
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