Chiefs tell King Charles to remember his treaty obligations as he visits Ottawa
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Ottawa on May 26, 2025, marking their first visit since his coronation two years ago.
- This visit occurred amid concerns from First Nations leaders who reminded the Crown of the treaty relationship that began with King Charles' ancestors.
- Dozens of First Nations chiefs gathered on Parliament Hill to call for respect of treaty obligations and to urge federal action on child welfare, land protection, and infrastructure.
- David Pratt stated the treaty relationship “was not intended to be one-sided” and emphasized the Crown should not dictate First Nations’ ways of life during this pivotal moment.
- The events highlight ongoing tensions over provincial resource legislation and the need to reaffirm sovereignty, suggesting the visit could influence future Crown-Indigenous relations.
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What Indigenous leaders told King Charles in Ottawa
Over the whirlwind 24-hour royal visit, Indigenous leaders and elders from across Canada travelled to Ottawa to bring a clear message to the federal government: do not forget your treaty obligations.
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