Saddle Lake Cree Nation chief speaks out against backlash, calls for respect and unity

Saddle Lake Cree Nation chief speaks out against backlash, calls for respect and unity

Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Alberta — July 13, 2025—Chief Dale Steinhauer of Saddle Lake Cree Nation is calling for calm, respect, and unity following a ‘July 2 meeting’ where tensions ran high. Steinhauer says the backlash toward the newly elected leadership is part of a troubling pattern—and that it raises concerning questions about how we treat one another, especially when it comes to gender and power in leadership.