First Nations Unite Against Alberta Separation | Calgary News

First Nations leaders from Quebec and Labrador are standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Alberta First Nations, passing a bold resolution to defend treaty rights against any Alberta separation push. They’re clear: no province can unilaterally rewrite the constitutional relationship with Indigenous peoples — and any referendum on independence must include their consent. Drawing on past experiences with provincial separation talks, chiefs stress that First Nations are distinct rights holders, and any political process involving them must be conducted through respectful, government-to-government dialogue. Meanwhile, Alberta’s Premier dismisses court rulings blocking independence petitions as “anti-democratic,” but First Nations leaders say that ignores treaty obligations and the rule of law. The resolution demands all levels of government honor their commitments — including implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples — and recognize that Indigenous rights cannot be sidelined by political agendas. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/dc7c85b3fa3097ff