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Indigenous Peoples ‘not subjects’ of Alberta says prof in debate over separation – APTN News
May 15, 2025 Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is “playing with fire” by stoking separation before consulting with First Nations, say chiefs, academics and lawyers who spoke to APTN News. “This could go very badly for her,” warned Tsuut’ina First Nation Chief Roy Whitney of Smith’s apparent willingness to hold a referendum on Alberta independence. “The […]
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Alberta government amends referendum bill in effort to placate First Nations’ concern – CTV News
May 15, 2025 EDMONTON — Alberta’s government has made 11th-hour changes to controversial proposed legislation, declaring that no separation referendum question could threaten First Nations’ existing treaty rights. Premier Danielle Smith’s government is working to considerably lower the threshold to allow for citizen-initiated referendums, including whether the province should separate from Canada. Her government’s proposed […]
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Additional amendments to election legislation: Minister Amery
May 14, 2025 Justice Minister Mickey Amery issued the following statement as Alberta’s government introduces further changes to the Election Statutes Amendment Act, 2025: “Alberta’s government introduced the Election Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, to protect democracy, deliver fair and open elections, and restore confidence in every vote cast. “Reviewing and updating democratic process legislation is […]
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Alberta separation a threat to First Nation sovereignty, say local chiefs – LakelandToday.ca
May 14, 2025 Before the Government of Alberta could hold a referendum on separation, they need to receive “free, prior, and informed consent” from all First Nations within the boundaries of the province. “Before Alberta was Alberta in 1905, we signed treaties in 1899,” says Loon River First Nation Chief Ivan Sawan. The treaties are […]
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There is strength in unity,’ says head of Métis nation in Alberta – CBC
May. 14, 2025 Andrea Sandmaier, president of Otipemisiwak Métis Government, says she understands why Albertans may feel neglected or ignored by the federal government, but that the rights of Indigenous peoples and treaties with them must be respected. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6760332
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Statement from the Otipemisiwak Métis Government on Prime Minister Carney’s New Cabinet, Appointment of Crown–Indigenous Relations Minister
May 13, 2025 The Otipemisiwak Métis Government extends its congratulations to the Honourable Rebecca Alty on her appointment as Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations. Our government looks forward to working with Minister Alty to advance the rights and interests of Métis Citizens in Alberta. With Minister Alty at the helm of Crown–Indigenous Relations, the Otipemisiwak Métis […]
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First Nations leaders across Canada are speaking out strongly against Danielle Smith’s talk of an Alberta separation referendum – My Vegreville Now
May. 13, 2025 First Nations leaders across Canada are speaking out strongly against Premier Danielle Smith’s talk of an Alberta separation referendum. At a May 6 emergency meeting in Edmonton, leaders like Piikani Nation Chief Troy Knowlton said any move toward separation would violate treaty rights, since Alberta sits on Treaty 6, 7, and 8 […]
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Otipemisiwak Métis Government Celebrates New Milestones in Implementing Métis Rights and Self-Government in Alberta
Edmonton, AB (May 8, 2025) – The Otipemisiwak Métis Government—as the government of the Métis Nation within Alberta—is celebrating two significant milestones in its ongoing journey of advancing and implementing Métis rights and self-government in Alberta. Twelve Otipemisiwak Métis Government Districts Now Transitioned to New Structure Within its Constitution, the Métis Nation within Alberta has […]
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NWT Dene leaders voice opposition to Alberta separation – Cabin Radio
May 9, 2025 Politics south of the NWT border made the agenda at the final day of a Dene Nation forum on public safety. Delegates from across the territory met in Yellowknife this week to discuss solutions to combat drugs, crime and violence in Dene communities. During the final day of the forum, after voting […]
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First Nations take Alberta premier to task over separatist rhetoric – Western Wheel
May 08 2025 “This is treaty country, and any talk of separation is really insanity” 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.” Piikani Nation Chief Troy Knowlton said Alberta First […]
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