CONFEDERACY OF TREATY NO. 6 FIRST NATIONS WELCOMES SEPARATION QUESTION RESULT

October 20, 2026 (Treaty No. 6 Territory) - The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First

Nations welcomes the result of yesterday's referendum vote, which is the majority

decision of Albertans to abandon the path of separatism. We celebrate the First

Nations members who came to the ballot box in record numbers to have their voices

heard. We offer our gratitude and appreciation to all the community organizers and

Get Out the Vote team leads who worked tirelessly to ensure that First Nations voices

were heard in this crucial moment.

Treaty First Nations throughout Alberta have raised their voices in unified opposition

to the separatist threat and won battles in the courtroom proving the illegality of

provincial separation and this referendum process. To appease a fringe minority and

protect their political skins, the UCP government in Alberta has consistently changed

regulations and manipulated the electoral process to ensure this vote took place.

The participation of First Nations in this referendum is not an endorsement of the

process or its validity. This was about protecting Treaty and closing the door on a

dangerous political game which has been a threat and costly distraction for

everyone in this province.

It is time to move forward, and we renew our call to action for all levels of

government to honour Treaty and the Crown-First Nations relationship it carries. Any

discussion about healing and building relationships within Canada must begin with

First Nations and the treaties that made the existence of this rich province and

country possible. Any plan for Canada's prosperity must include First Nations as

rights holders in decision making.

When our Treaty and inherent rights are threatened or disregarded we will not be

idle or silent.

Treaty is Forever.

Grand Chief Joey Pete

Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations