Treaty No. 6 First Nations fighting Alberta separatists in court

Confederacy prepares to seek intervener status in referendum question case

August 15, 2025 (Treaty No. 6 Territory) — The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations will file an official application to intervene in the courts against a proposed referendum question regarding Alberta separating from Canada.

Court of King's Bench Justice Colin Feasby has ruled that a full hearing on the constitutionality of the question will take place. In solidarity with other Alberta First Nations, the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 holds the question of Alberta separation to be unconstitutional, illegal and a threat to Treaty. Separation of Alberta from Canada would be a breach of the Crown’s Treaty with First Nations as set out in Treaty No. 6.

We will continue our unchanging opposition to separatist rhetoric and the idea that Alberta could consider separating from Canada. The push for separation is a direct violation of Treaty – which are sacred and legally binding commitments. It is also unconstitutional, posing a clear threat to Section 35 of the Constitution Act which protects First Nations Rights.

We will not be idle. Just as First Nations fought for the inclusion of Section 35 in the Constitution, we will continue to fight and oppose the reckless political posturing of this Alberta government and the so-called “Alberta Prosperity Project”, who are in fact engaged in playing political games that endanger the future of all Albertans.

To those who stood with us and showed their solidarity with Treaty No. 6, No. 7 and No. 8 in May at the Alberta legislature, stand with us now. We must continue to send the message that Treaty is not history — it is a living agreement that binds us all.

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