First Nation files lawsuit alleging Alberta’s Sovereignty Act infringes on way of life
It further alleges the Act negates the guarantees of livelihood and freedom that Treaty 6 was made to protect
Sovereignty Act
Chiefs across Alberta meet with premier to discuss sovereignty act
‘It was clear from our discussions that Premier Smith does not understand Treaty’ say chiefs’ statement.
Chiefs in Alberta call Sovereignty Act ‘self-centred and short-sighted’
Chief Tony Alexis says there has not been any consultation on the bill and he does not support the sovereignty act legislation
Treaty chiefs in Alberta reject United Conservatives’ proposed sovereignty act
Act is a ‘ploy’ to undermine treaty rights, they say.