This former Utah tribal chairman believes Native American burial sites are near the MIDA data center project
Darren Parry, former chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, claims to have found what he suspects are Native American burial markers near the MIDA data center project in Utah. He voiced these concerns at a rally in Salt Lake City, highlighting potential cultural heritage impacts.
Darren Parry, former chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, has voiced concerns about the MIDA data center project in Utah, alleging that he discovered potential Native American burial markers approximately a quarter mile from the construction site. Parry shared his observations and worries regarding tribal cultural heritage at a "Rally to Save Our Great Salt Lake" held at the Capitol building in Salt Lake City on Saturday, January 14, 2023. His statements highlight potential environmental and historical impacts associated with the data center development, drawing attention to the importance of protecting ancestral lands.