Some high profile people will be attending the funeral for Couchiching First Nations Chief Chuck McPherson.The funeral is being held Saturday at the Couchiching First Nations Arena.
Ontario's Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Zimmer and Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy will be present.
Premier Kathleen Wynne, though won't be in attendance.
McPherson's death, meantime, has prompted a delay in the band's nomination meeting for this year's elections.
A notice issued by the band's electoral officer says it will now take place January 23rd.
Elections for the chief and six councillor positions are slated for March 6th.
