January 29, 2026 (Treaty No. 6 Territory) — The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 is united in our support for Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, the Blackfoot Confederacy, and the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in their legal proceedings against the province over Bill 14. We’re united in rejecting the petition to hold a referendum on Alberta independence, and reject the idea of separation as illegal and dangerous. To protect our Treaties from the threat of separatism, the Confederacy o

January 16, 2025 (Treaty No. 6 Territory) - On January 13, 2026, Chiefs of the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations met with Alberta Ministers Rajan Sawhney and Brian Jean to discuss the proposed pipeline to Canada's northwest coast. Treaty No. 6 Chiefs were clear that any discussion regarding resource development in Treaty No. 6 territory must fully respect Treaty rights, First Nations jurisdiction, and the principles of Free, prior and Informed Consent. Chiefs emphasiz

January 9, 2026 The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations, Tsuut’ina Nation, Blackfoot Confederacy and Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta stands with all Alberta First Nations in support of Chief Sheldon Sunshine and the legal action of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation seeking an injunction to halt a referendum question regarding the province of Alberta separating from the rest of Canada. On January 8th, the Chiefs of Treaty No. 6, 7 and 8 came together to affirm our unified oppo

December 16, 2025 (Treaty No. 6 Territory) — The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations is proud to announce Chief Joey Pete as its new Grand Chief.   Succeeding Chief Greg Desjarlais, Grand Chief Pete has been officially appointed to his new role during a transfer ceremony. His duties as Grand Chief will formally commence on January 1st for the duration of one year.   “I’m honoured to accept the responsibility of Grand Chief,” says Grand Chief Joey Pete. “As a boy, my gra

Politically motivated changes to Citizen Initiative Act “should alarm all Albertans” December 11, 2025 (Treaty No. 6 Territory) — The Government of Alberta has passed Bill 14, making major changes to the Citizen Initiative Act . These changes raise serious concerns for First Nations and all Albertans regarding their legal rights and the democratic process. The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations rejects Bill 14, while separatists in this province are celebrating a victo

Court of King’s Bench Justice Colin Feasby says “Numbered Treaties are legally binding” December 5, 2025 (Treaty No. 6 Territory) — The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations applauds the decision made in the Alberta Citizen Initiative Act court case to deem any referendum seeking to establish Alberta as a sovereign country as unconstitutional.   Court of King’s Bench Justice Colin Feasby’s decision affirms an Alberta separatism referendum would violate Treaty Rights, Se

November 28, 2025 (Treaty No. 6 Territory) — The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations expects collaboration with the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta to discuss future economic opportunities and the details of the Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between both governments yesterday. We are disappointed the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations was not included at the decision making table prior to or during the signing of the M

Discussions included future resource revenue sharing November 19, 2025 (Treaty No. 6 Territory) — Chiefs of the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations in Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith and members of cabinet met at the Alberta Legislature yesterday to discuss matters of mutual concern, as outlined in our Relationship Agreement.   In his opening statement, Grand Chief Greg Desjarlais made it clear that Alberta separation will never happen, and would be a breach of the Cro

Critical services at risk beyond 2026 November 6, 2025 (Treaty No. 6 Territory) — The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations has the following statement regarding the Government of Canada’s Budget 2025: We are disappointed in the shortcomings of this budget, which will continue the burdens of systemic harm and uncertainty for First Nations. Budget 2025 aims to build a stronger Canada but will fail by widening the disparity between First Nations and the rest of the country