Local group asks for new seat on Hamilton council to represent Indigenous community – The Hamilton Spectator
February 21, 2024
The Indigenous-specific council seat dovetails with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action, says Lyndon George
A local Indigenous consultation group is asking Hamilton city officials to pursue a new council seat to represent their community members.
Turning the request into reality would require changes to provincial legislation, but that shouldn’t be a deterrent, says Lyndon George, co-chair of Circle of Beads.
