Canada 18 Jun 2026

Alberta premier tells First Nations chiefs to 'check themselves' over treason accusation

The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs unanimously voted this week to ask RCMP to look into whether Alberta's fall referendum amounts to criminal treason by Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party.

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday that a group of First Nations chiefs need to "check themselves," after they accused her of potential treasonous activity for calling a separation vote. The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs, representing First Nations across Alberta, unanimously voted this week to ask RCMP to look into whether the province's fall referendum amounts to criminal treason by Smith and her United Conservative Party. The chiefs, in a news release, said organizing the vote is an intentional treaty violation and that Smith's government is ignoring serious risks to Canada's sovereignty. First Nations leaders, scholar push back on Alberta's planned vote on independence referendum The group also said that when their treaties were signed, the North West Mounted Policenow known as the RCMPcommitted to ensuring the safety of First Nations, while the Crown promised goodwill in exchange for sharing the land.

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