Creating an Indigenous advisory committee is an important step for the community, according to Timmins Mayor Steve Black.

At its March 27 meeting, council approved the creation of the committee, along with hosting training for cultural sensitivity and awareness as well as for truth and reconciliation, creating a leadership forum with municipal and Indigenous leaders to meet regularly, and to permanently raise three flags at city hall.

For more on last night’s meeting, head over to Timminstoday.com.