Indigenous Leaders Slam Unconsulted Alberta Separation Proposals
Monday, May 12, 2025, 1:21 pm
First Nations leaders have vocally condemned discussions around Alberta’s potential separation, decrying the move as an “irresponsible” affront to established treaties. The backlash centers on the lack of meaningful consultation with indigenous communities, raising constitutional alarms and reigniting heated debates on regional autonomy.
The Alberta premier says her goal is to prevent a Quebec-style independence party.
'If she doesn't come over to our side, well, there's going to be a problem,' says Mitch Sylvestre, leading the charge on Alberta independence and warning Premier Danielle Smith
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says First Nations are standing firm against any discussion about Alberta separation
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Once the group reaches its petition goal, they plan to push Premier Smith to hold the referendum this year
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La cheffe nationale de l’Assemblée des Premières Nations (APN) affirme que parler du séparatisme albertain est « irresponsable » et qu’il n’est « pas judicieux » pour les politiciens de faire des déclarations à ce sujet sans consulter au préalable les Premières Nations.
The Chief of the Assembly of First Nations calls talk of Alberta separation "irresponsible" and says failure to consult First Nations would be "unconstitutional."
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