Indigenous leaders warn that Alberta separation would violate treaty rights

EXCLUSIVE: Legal experts agree First Nations can’t block Alberta separation

Source: FacebookDespite loud opposition from First Nations leaders and the Alberta NDP, legal experts say Indigenous communities would not have the power to veto an Alberta independence referendum—even if treaties remain intact.Canadian Constitution Foundation legal counsel Josh Dehaas told True North that while Alberta cannot unilaterally secede from Canada, First Nations do not possess veto power over a referendum or subsequent negotiations.“T…

First Nations take Alberta premier to task over separatist rhetoric

First Nations leaders say a silver lining to the “rhetoric and insanity” brought about by talks of Alberta separatism has united Indigenous communities “all across Canada, from coast to coast to coast.”

First Nations must be part of Alberta separation debate, says Piikani Nation chief

Piikani Nation Chief Troy Knowlton is voicing firm opposition to recent moves by the Alberta government that critics say are advancing a separatist agenda, warning that any steps toward separation must respect treaty rights and cannot proceed without First Nations’…

Indigenous leaders warn that Alberta separation would violate treaty rights

First Nations in the West say talk of a referendum on Alberta separating from Canada is reckless

'No right talking the way she is': Alberta First Nations chiefs united after emergency meeting denouncing separation talks

Leaders of First Nations across Alberta slammed Premier Danielle Smith for not putting talks of a separation referendum to rest and emphasized their opposition to Bill 54, which would lower the threshold for citizen initiatives.

I am not certain that oil and gas qualify to define culture!

Outch! Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet slams Alberta separatists and says that independence movements must have a "culture of their own." "I am not certain that oil and gas qualify to define culture," he says. pic.twitter.com/MkHrQsM8lo — Rebel News (@RebelNewsOnline) May 8, 2025 Unnecessary comment to send: heille j'écouvrir! The article I am not certain that oil and gas qualify to define culture! est apparu en premier sur La Clique du Plate…