Alberta referendum bill revision stokes First Nations fury

Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 11:20 pm

Alberta’s government made last-minute amendments to a highly contentious referendum bill aimed at ensuring that proposed separation questions do not threaten existing treaty rights. However, local Cree leaders dismiss these tweaks as superficial, arguing that the changes fall woefully short of addressing the deeper concerns of First Nations communities.

globalnews.ca / Alberta government amends referendum bill to address First Nations’ concerns

Justice Minister Mickey Amery said Wednesday the United Conservative Party government has heard concerns from First Nations on how such a referendum might affect treaty rights.

edmontonjournal.com / Alberta government amends referendum bill in effort to placate First Nations’ concern

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government has made 11th-hour changes to controversial proposed legislation, declaring that no separation referendum question could threaten First Nations’ existing treaty rights. Premier Danielle Smith’s government is working to considerably lower the threshold to allow for…

theglobeandmail.com / Alberta government amends referendum bill in effort to placate First Nations’ concern

Chiefs of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation and Mikisew Cree First Nation say the amendments mean nothing and the bill still needs to be shredded

thestar.com / Alberta government amends referendum bill in effort to placate First Nations' concern

EDMONTON - Alberta’s government has made 11th-hour changes to controversial proposed legislation declaring that no separation referendum question could threaten First Nations' existing treaty rights.

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