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AFN chief says talks of Alberta separation ‘irresponsible,’ points to treaties
- In May 2025, Danielle Smith, the Premier of Alberta, proposed legislation aimed at making it simpler for citizens to initiate referendums, including those on the province's potential separation from Canada.
- This initiative follows growing frustration with Ottawa and alienation in Alberta, while the Assembly of First Nations condemns separatism as reckless.
- The AFN national chief highlighted that First Nations never ceded rights to lands and resources and were not consulted on resource agreements with provinces.
- National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak stated any Alberta separation would be unconstitutional and violate sacred treaties predating the province.
- The AFN’s national chief urges a government reassessment of agreements related to natural resource transfers, highlighting that First Nations were excluded from consultations, and cautions that separatist movements pose risks to Canada’s core principles and treaty commitments.
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The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says talk of Alberta separatism is ‘irresponsible’ and it’s “not smart” for politicians to make statements about it without consulting with First Nations first. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has introduced a bill that would make it easier for Albertans to launch referendums on various topics — including splitting from Canada. Smith has pointed to growing alienation in her province and frustrat…
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