Calgary City Coun. Dan McLean took to social media on Friday to blame social media for causing divisions in society, but he didn't address the "deeply offensive video" he was allegedly filmed in.."Due to recent events that have unfolded on social media, I felt it necessary to release this statement in this video and firstly I want to be just very very clear all my life I have always deeply admired and respected cultures and histories of First Nations people, Metis and indigenous people," McLean said in a video posted to Facebook.. McLean videoMcLean video .But in a note accompanying the video, McLean admitted to mistakes in the past.."On my own personal journey I recognize that I have made mistakes in the past and for that I sincerely apologize.".On Thursday, Calgary City Councillor Kourtney Penner called on McLean to apologize for the video circulating..The video Penner is referring to features Jonathan Denis and Progressive Group for Independent Business (PGIB) Executive Director Craig Chandler..PGIB is a membership-funded business and taxpayer association based in Calgary founded by Chandler in 1992..READ MORE: Smith's campaign confirms lobby group won't be rehired for future elections.The videos were taken at a party where the notorious case of "Brockett 99 radio" was discussed and made mocking calls impersonating drunk indigenous people.The premise of Brocket 99 radio is that it a fictitious radio station broadcasting from Brocket, Alberta, on the Northern Peigan reserve (a real first nations reservation 70 km west of Lethbridge, Alberta), hosted by a character named Ernie Scar..In the video Denis appears to then impersonate an indigenous male making a prank call. Three of the videos were filmed in 2020 at a backyard party. The one Penner is referring to shows Denis and Chandler sitting at a kitchen table making an alleged prank call..An alternate video angle also shows McLean sitting at the table in an orange shirt while Denis is filmed doing impersonations while under the influence of alcohol.Off camera, a voice can be heard saying, "And you know my sister Suzzie. Suzzie Shitsherpants" during the call.That voice is alleged to be McLean's, however, Denis and Chandler claim the video is a fake. Chandler would not confirm if the voice was McLean.Chandler would also not confirm who was sitting across from him when the video was filmed.READ MORE: Calgary councillor allegedly filmed in 'racist prank' video, colleague demands apologyMcLean did not respond to inquiries from the Western Standard for comment.“All I can tell you is that I have zero recollection of that event,” said McLean in a text message to CTV News.He did not respond to follow-up questions from CTV."I don’t remember is a completely unacceptable response. I am deeply disappointed and have expressed that to Cllr McLean," Penner tweeted."Imagine this: you posted a week ago on Instagram about the death of your grandma. Fast forward a week: people are now posting spiteful and vitriolic comments aimed at you on that same post because you stood up against the racist remarks of a colleague. Politics 2022."McLean did not apologize for his actions in the alleged video, however, he blamed social media for divisions in society while standing with spiritual advisor Alice Marchand."I hope for a brighter future one where politicians, political operatives, media, the Twitterati may quit using religion and culture to divide us," McLean said."Now more than ever we need to work together towards our path, towards reconciliation, a brighter future and prosperity for all of us."The law firm of Denis claims it has proof a series of videos with him have been doctored."A member of our firm has been targeted with online harassment. We now have evidence that these videos are being doctored. The police are engaged," Guardian Law stated.After the videos started to become public, Denis said he did not recall them, blaming alcohol. He said since leaks started he has also received blackmail threats which he reported to police.
