First Nations Leaders Hope for Action, Not Just Words After Throne Speech

First Nations leaders hope for action, not just words after Throne Speech

The Speech from the Throne was King Charles first since taking over the position in 2022

Time to move beyond ceremonial gestures and fulfill Treaty obligations

Treaty leaders from across the Prairies and Northern Canada are responding to (May 27th’s) historic Speech from the Throne, delivered by His Majesty King Charles III in Canada’s Senate Chamber. This joint response calls attention to the profound gap between ceremonial gestures and the reality of unfulfilled Treaty obligations.

Treaty First Nations respond to King Charles III throne speech

King Charles III delivered a speech from the throne in Ottawa this week to kick off the latest sitting of parliament. This marked the first time that King Charles has delivered a throne speech in Canada since his ascension in 2022, also the first time a British monarch has done so in decades. The king did speak on “truth and reconciliation” during his speech, however First Nation chiefs who gathered in Ottawa to hear the speech say actions need …