Six Nations band employees have choice to honour passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Six Nations band employees have choice to honour passing of Queen Elizabeth II

By Bree Duwyn Writer Six Nations band offices will be open as normal during the State Funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, but band staff will be provided time to honour her. Six Nations Elected Council  (SNEC) decided those who wish to take time to honour Queen Elizabeth’s passing during her funeral Monday, Sept., 19, 2022, are welcome to do so. SNEC discussed the issue during a general council meeting on Tuesday (Sept. 13). Councillor Hazel Johnson brought the topic to council, saying Monday will be a national holiday and day of mourning for her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She questioned how Six Nations will approach the day due to the historic relationship between Indigenous people and Queen Elizabeth II. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced earlier

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