First Nations Prepare to Rock the Vote in Referendum

First Nations prepare to Rock the Vote in referendum

Ermineskin Cree Nation and Siksika Nation hosted information sessions for their community members for the referendum vote in Alberta on Oct. 19. Many say they are voting to protect treaties.

Treaty rights and voting access at centre of Alberta referendum

As Albertans prepare to vote on the province’s future in Canada, Siksika Nation Chief Samuel Crowfoot says the separation debate raises questions about who would honour First Nations treaties and protect the rights they guarantee. “There’s too many unanswered questions and there’s been no consultation with First Nations, and that’s a requirement as protected by the Constitution.” Crowfoot said. Crowfoot’s great-great-great-grandfather, chief Cro…