The anthem is considered a musical salute to the British monarch and Indigenous groups have spoken out against colonization at the hands of the monarchy
Britain's King Charles III inspects the 200th Sovereign's parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, in Camberley, England, on April 14, 2023.A Manitoba school division’s plan to bring “God Save the King” back to the classroom is on hold after the idea met with controversy.
Trustee Scott Lynxleg, who is from the Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve, said he voted to get more information because he’s heard from parents and staff that the change could affect Indigenous staff and students. Earlier this month, the chair of the board, Jason Gryba, issued a directive that the royal anthem must be included in morning announcements at division schools, along with “O Canada” and land acknowledgments.
During Monday’s school board meeting, Gryba told members that the board must abide by all federal, provincial and local legislation.
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