Chief calls for respect from Alberta after government misses Treaty anniversary event
Joey Pete says the province’s absence at the Treaty 6 anniversary event shows a lack of respect as weeklong commemorations begin in Edmonton.
- On Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations marked the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6 at Edmonton City Hall, where Grand Chief Joey Pete criticized the absence of Alberta Indigenous Relations Minister Rajan Sawhney.
- Signed in 1876, the legal agreement between the British Crown and First Nations covers vast areas of Alberta and Saskatchewan, establishing how signatory nations share land and preceding the creation of both provinces.
- Pete told reporters the lack of provincial representation "says a lot," adding that true reconciliation requires the United Conservative Party government to respect Treaty 6 leaders and stop "pushing us aside."
- Sawhney's press secretary, Karah Folk, stated the minister remains in "regular contact" with Treaty 6 leaders while encouraging government members to attend the week's commemorative events.
- Alberta NDP Indigenous relations critic Brooks Arcand-Paul described the treaty relationship as "frail," noting that separatist tensions currently weigh heavily on the provincial government.
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Chief calls for respect after Alberta government misses Treaty 6 anniversary event
An Alberta chief is calling for more respect from the provincial government after its Indigenous relations minister missed a marquee event marking the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6.
At 150 years young, signatories say Treaty 6 is more important to Canada than ever
Representatives of the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations, the City of Edmonton, Edmonton Police Service, the federal government, the lieutenant-governor of Alberta and the Alberta NDP were present at City Hall to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6.
Chief calls for respect from Alberta after government misses Treaty anniversary event
An Alberta chief called for more respect from the provincial government on Monday, after its Indigenous relations minister missed a marquee event commemorating the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6. Joey Pete, the grand chief of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, told reporters at Edmonton City Hall that the lack of representation from […]
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Chief calls for respect from Alberta after government misses Treaty anniversary event
EDMONTON - An Alberta chief is calling for more respect from the provincial government after its Indigenous relations minister missed a marquee event marking the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6.
'Respect us': Chief calls out Alberta government for missing treaty anniversary event
An Alberta chief called for more respect from the provincial government on Monday, after its Indigenous relations minister missed a marquee event commemorating the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6. Joey Pete, the grand chief of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, told reporters at Edmonton City Hall that the lack of representation from Premier Danielle Smith’s government “says a lot.” “If we want true reconciliation, it’s t…
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