PRESS RELEASES & RECENT NEWS

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• Press Release: June 7, 2021 - The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, Grand Chief Okimaw Vernon Watchmaker extended an invite to the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 

• Press Release: June 4, 2021 - The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations Chiefs are concerned that Bill-C15 will be expedited through the legislative process following the presentation of Treaty Six Chief’s to the Senate Committee

• June 4, 2021 - Submission to the Standing Committee on Bill C-15

• Press Release: June 2, 2021 - The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Grand Chief Okimaw Vernon Watchmaker is appalled by the statements of Premier Kenney after hearing that a school in Calgary had a name change from Langevin School to Riverside School

• Press Release: May 30, 2021 - The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations Chiefs were shocked and concerned to hear about the findings of a mass grave at the site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Kamloops, BC.  

• Press Release: May 26, 2021 - The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations Chiefs are appalled with the outpour of racist and discriminatory comments made towards Ethan Bear of the Edmonton Oilers

• Press Release: April 20, 2021 - The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations is extremely disappointed to learn that the debate ended on Bill C-15 – An Act Respecting the United Nations Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples (CANDRIP)  

• Press Release: April 12, 2021 - The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Chiefs condemns acts of trespass, vandalism and violence displayed against the Enoch Cree Nation during Gracelife Church demonstrations

• Press Release: April 9, 2021 - The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Chiefs extend their condolences to Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the passing of Prince Phillip 

• Press Release: April 9, 2021 - The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Chiefs voice their support to Treaty 7 First Nations court challenge to Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) over its 'Play Alberta' website'

• Press Release: April 9, 2021 - The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Chiefs accept the discontinuance of the Alberta Indian Exemption Card

• Submission to the Standing Committee on Bill C-15 - CANDRIP

• Press Release: April 7, 2021 - Urban First Nations Vaccination Clinic

• Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 and Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Vaccination Clinic for Urban First Nations Members - April 12-15, 2021

• Press Release: April 1, 2021 - The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Chiefs reject flawed Bill C-15

• Press Release: March 31, 2021 - The Confederacy Chiefs have by resolution completely reject the Rural Alberta Provincial Integrated Defence (RAPID) initiative 

• Press Release: March 31, 2021 - The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations Chiefs reject the draft K-6 Education Curriculum proposed by the Provincial Government

• Press Release: March 1, 2021 - Treaty Six Chiefs are united with the call by Chief Conroy Sewepagaham of Little Red River Cree Nation for great health care within our communities  

• Press Release: March 1, 2021 - Congratulations to Chief Mel Grandjamb and his peoples for securing Moose Lake as a traditional use area for their members

• Assembly of Treaty Chiefs (AoTC) on Health - Virtual Assembly - March 16-18, 2021

• TCVI & CT6FN Emergency Management Virtual Workshop - March 3 & 17, 2021

• Press Release: January 27, 2021 - The Confederacy of Treaty Six Letter to Queen on the Governor General 

• ​Press Release: January 21, 2021 - The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations Chiefs are concerned and reject the funding regime proposed for the 2021-2022 K-12 education allocations

• Press Release: January 21, 2021 - The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6  First Nations affirm that Health Canada did not consult with the Nations to address the COVID-19 vaccine implementation plan

• Treaty No. 8 invites Treaties 1-11 to Governance Alliance Meeting 

• Press Release: January 7, 2021 - The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations welcome new Grand Chief Okimaw Vernon Watchmaker

• October 21, 2020 - The Chiefs of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, send our full support to Chief Sack and the Mi'kmaq people during this time of injustice 

• October 20, 2020 - Unite Treaty Six Chiefs Convention - Postponement announcement 

• Statement of Solidarity: September 25, 2020 - The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations stand in solidarity with the Mi'Kmaq as they assert and exercise their Treaty and Inherent Rights to hunt, fish and harvest

• CT6FN Golf Fundraiser - September 28, 2020

• Announcement: Grand Chief Billy Morin calls on the unification of Treaty No. 6 Territory

• Press Release: June 26, 2020 - The Confederacy of  Treaty Six First Nations Chiefs call for the resignation of Paul Bunner for referring to the Indian Residential Schools as a "Bogus genocide story"

• Press Release: June 18, 2020 - The Confederacy of  Treaty Six First Nations calls for the resignation of RCMP Commissioner Lucki to begin reform of systemic racism

• Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day Art Contest Poster

• Treaty No. 6 Grand Chief Statement: Treaty No. 6 Chiefs call on the Federal Government to oblige on the promise of the Crown to the Treaty No. 6 People

• Statement for General Release: A reminder to support one another and our leadership during these difficult times 

• Letter to the Honourable Lois Mitchell re: Bill 1: The Critical Infrastructure Defense Act

• Statement from the Chiefs of  Treaty No. 6, Treaty No. 7 & Treaty No. 8 in regard to Child & Family Services

• Statement from the Chiefs of Treaty No. 6 in regard to the recently released "Buffalo Declaration" by the Conservative Signatories - (PDF)

• By-Law & Electoral Officer Training for Alberta First Nations - Information (PDF)

• Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Bulletin to First Nations in Alberta - February 20th - (PDF)

• Press Release: February 20, 2020 - The Chiefs of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations stand in solidarity with Indigenous Sovereign Nations - (PDF)

• 2019 - International Year of Indigenous Languages - (PDF)

• 2019 A White Christmas Gala, December 6, 2019 - (Event Poster)

• Press Release: November 13, 2019 - Treaty No. 6 Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild  (PDF)

• CTSFN Health & Climate/Environment Information Session - (Agenda)

• CTSFN Health & Climate/Environment Information Session - (Event Poster)

• CTSFN 2019 Federal Election Party Platforms Information - (PDF)

• Press Release: October 5, 2019 - Chief Kurt Burnstick of Alexander First Nation responds to the Trudeau Government seeking judicial review in decision to compensate First Nations Kids - (PDF)

• Press Release: October 4, 2019 - Treaty No. 6 Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild responds to the Trudeau Government seeking judicial review in decision to compensate First Nations Kids - (PDF)

• Indigenous Fire Marshal Office (IFMO) project Community Engagement session - Information (PDF)

• IRC Special Oil & Gas Symposium - October 18, 2019 - Poster

• AFN Secures Victory and Compensation for First Nations Children and Families - (PDF)

• Youth Land Based Teachings - Event Itinerary (PDF)

• Call for Presenters - AFN K-12 Education Transformation Forum - Information (PDF)

• Youth Land Based Teachings - Our Right to Our Identity - Event Poster

• Message from MP Romeo Saganash regarding Bill C-262 and the Conservative Senators attempting to stall so the Bill cannot become Law

• Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day Art Contest Poster

• Assembly of Treaty Chiefs (AoTC) Treaty Right to Health - June 11 & 12, 2019 - Provisional Agenda (PDF)

• Press Release: April 30, 2019 - Day Scholars Class Action: Federal Court Judge tells Canada to "walk the walk" on reconciliation - (PDF)

• Assembly of Treaty Chiefs (AoTC) Treaty Right to Health - June 11 & 12, 2019 - Save the Date (PDF)

• 3/11/19 - Media Statement on behalf of Treaty No. 6 Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild

• Treaty No. 6 Grandmothers Circle - Event Poster & Registration Form (PDF)

• Alberta Health Services Measles FAQs 

• Province of Alberta announces the Building Communities of Care program which includes targeted funding and support for Indigenous Communities 

• Press Release: February 5, 2019 - House of Commons introduces Bill C-91 - (PDF)

• Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations 2018 Christmas Gala - Event Poster (PDF)

• Indigenous Youth Ecological Knowledge Symposium - Feb 5, 6 & 7, 2019 - Save the Date (PDF)

• Indigenous Youth Ecological Knowledge Symposium - Feb 5, 6 & 7, 2019 - Event Poster (PDF)

• A Strategic Path to Sustainable Economic Independence Conference - Nov 26 & 27, 2019 - Event Poster (PDF)

• Call for presenter proposals for "Indigenous Youth Ecological Knowledge Symposium" - Details (PDF)

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