Alberta Referendum Sparks Treaty Tensions

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith fires back at First Nations chiefs who accuse her of treason over her push for a provincial separation referendum, calling their claims “disgraceful” and “overwrought,” while insisting her government remains committed to Indigenous collaboration. The chiefs, backed by the Assembly of Treaty Chiefs, have asked the RCMP to investigate whether Smith’s plan violates treaties and Canada’s sovereignty — a move that follows a court ruling that invalidated a previous separatist petition due to lack of consultation with Indigenous communities. The RCMP has confirmed receipt of the request but is withholding further details as tensions escalate over Alberta’s constitutional future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0326205b553c1a9e