Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Moves to Block Alberta Separatist Petition in Court

Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation moves to block Alberta separatist petition in court

The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is challenging Alberta’s separatist petition in court, saying separation from Canada cannot proceed without First Nation consent under Treaty No. 8.

Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation blocks Alberta separatist petition in court

The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation has filed a legal claim challenging the approval of a separatist petition in Alberta, arguing that any move toward separation from Canada cannot proceed without the consent of First Nations. In a statement released Friday, the First Nation said it has filed a Statement of Claim in the Alberta Court of King’s Bench against the Alberta government, the federal government and Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer. The claim…