First Nations Chiefs Warn Alberta Separation Would Bring Uncertainty

First Nation Leaders gathered to speak against the Alberta Separation (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

First Nations leaders in Alberta are pushing back against a proposed separation petition, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of Treaty Rights. Chiefs are urging Albertans to stand with them and are launching legal action to stop the petition from moving forward.

Sisika First Nation Chief Sam Crowfoot tells CJWE Alberta separating would create more questions then answers, warning the uncertainty could drive people and businesses out of the province and would not be in the best interest of First Nations Peoples.

Siksika First Nation Chief Sam Crowfoot (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Treaty 8 First Nations Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi says if separatist’s break confederation, the treaties would no longer apply – adding that the land was meant to be shared – not surrendered and non-indigenous treaty people would have no claim to it.

Grand Chief pf Treaty 8 Trevor Mercredi (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)