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

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