Treaty Eight Chief Condemns Land Acknowledgement Erasure | Calgary News

Treaty Eight Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi is furious Alberta removed an Indigenous land acknowledgement from Premier Danielle Smith’s Alberta Day statement — calling it a troubling erasure, especially as First Nations face rising hostility over treaty rights. The original version honored Indigenous stewardship, but was replaced with a version focused on energy and independence, sparking outrage. Though the government later reinstated the acknowledgement, Mercredi insists the initial deletion sends a dangerous message: that Indigenous history is expendable when politics get in the way. He reminds all of us that First Nations are central to Alberta’s identity — their presence predates the province itself, and their story must never be sidelined. 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/d9d24af31a4368d1