City announces creation of reconciliation team, including Indigenous leaders, councillors – Flin Flon Reminder

For the first time, the City of Flin Flon has named a committee specifically to encourage reconciliation and bring forward Indigenous issues.

City council approved a measure to create an official team devoted to reconciliation and addressing Indigenous needs. Council confirmed the creation of the team and approved the appointment of members to it during its Nov. 16 meeting, heralding the team as a step forward for the City.

The team, which had already met ahead of the Nov. 16 meeting, will consist of six members – two elected city councillors, one City of Flin Flon employee and three Indigenous community leaders. The three leaders are Margaret Head-Steppan, Elder with the Flin Flon Aboriginal Friendship Centre and proprietor of the Eagle Rose Holistic Healing and Training Lodge, as well as mental health facilitator Donna Head and Naomi Umphrey, the owner of Green Street Convenience. Colleen Arnold and Tim Babcock will represent council, along with Jaimie Fleuty, the City’s communications and marketing coordinator.

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