By Petrolia Lambton Independent \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Sarnia City councillors did their best to make amends for divisive and disrespectful comments directed to Indigenous people by \u00a0Councillor Bill Dennis. But the damage is done and the council does not have the tools to go \u00a0father than demanding an apology, say several members of council. March 18, a mural by Indigenous artist Kennday Osborne was unveiled \u00a0at city hall. It is part of Sarnia\u2019s actions under the United Nations \u00a0Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. It\u2019s federal \u00a0legislation which sets a national standard for reconciliation, and \u00a0according to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities \u201cfundamentally \u00a0shifts how (municipalities) engage with Indigenous people, manage land \u00a0use and deliver services.\u201d The mural highlights the relationship between \u00a0Sarnia-Lambton and The Council of… <\/p>\n
By Petrolia Lambton Independent \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Sarnia City councillors did their best to make amends for divisive and disrespectful comments directed to Indigenous people by \u00a0Councillor Bill Dennis. But the damage is done and the council does not have the tools to go \u00a0father than demanding an apology, say several members of council. March 18, a mural by Indigenous artist Kennday Osborne was unveiled \u00a0at city hall. It is part of Sarnia\u2019s actions under the United Nations \u00a0Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. It\u2019s federal \u00a0legislation which sets a national standard for reconciliation, and \u00a0according to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities \u201cfundamentally \u00a0shifts how (municipalities) engage with Indigenous people, manage land \u00a0use and deliver services.\u201d The mural highlights the relationship between \u00a0Sarnia-Lambton and The Council of... <\/p>\n