By J.P. Antonacci Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Despite being just down the road from Canada’s most populous First Nation, Norfolk County does not officially acknowledge the past and present contributions of Indigenous peoples. One councillor wants to change that. But Tom Masschaele’s efforts to institute an Indigenous acknowledgment have thus far been stymied by a council afraid of the legal repercussions of formally recognizing Norfolk’s neighbours from Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississaugas of the Credit and beyond. “I believe we have a duty to work toward truth and reconciliation _ not just on Orange Shirt Day, but every day,” Masschaele said of his push to recognize “the historical and current contributions of Indigenous Peoples throughout Canada, and particularly in Norfolk County, that have added to the rich cultural and…
Register
