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Kenney’s statement is harmful and furthers divide between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples
What has deeply saddened and even angered our communities, is the quick response from the Alberta Premier, Jason Kenney, regarding the church in Morinville that recently burned to the ground.
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WE CANNOT HAVE RECONCILIATION WITHOUT THE TRUTH
We, the Sovereign Chiefs of Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta, mourn the recent discovery of the mass grave of 215 children at the Kamloops Indian Residential School built on the Tk ’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation.
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An important message from the Grand Chief of Treaty 8
Grand Chief Arthur Noskey gives an important message – in Cree and English.
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What is the UCP’s Philosophy on Reconciliation?
As the original Cree and Dene Peoples, we affirm our connection to our lands, waters, air, animals, environment, and resources since time immemorial.
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AT8TA Membership Application
Alberta Treaty 8 Trappers Association is on the last leg of their membership drive. Fees are waived until the end of the year.
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Treaty 8 Reject Government of Alberta Bill 1
June 9, 2020 Attention: Honourable Premier Kenney RE: The Sovereign Nations of Treaty 8 reject Government of Alberta Bill 1 “Critical Infrastructure Defence Act” As the Treaty 8 Chiefs, we represent the collective interests and rights of the Nations in Treaty 8, the original Nehiyaw, Denesoline and Tsattine peoples. We are denouncing the Government of…
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Josh Knelsen’s Public Criticism of Pandemic Restrictions
June 4, 2020 Dear Honorable Minister Madu and Minister Wilson, RE: Mackenzie County We are writing to address the May 18th, 2020, Mackenzie County Reeve Josh Knelsen’s public criticism on social media of the Alberta Government’s COVID-19 restrictions. Although this post was made several weeks ago, it is important that we address our disappointment with…
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Province Hiring Additional Firefighters – Treaty 8 Territory
June 3, 2020 Dear Honorable Minister Dreeshen and Minister Wilson, RE: Province Hiring Additional Firefighters – Treaty 8 Territory I am writing to you on behalf of the Sovereign Treaty 8 Chiefs who have expressed their concern with the lack of your government’s support to the economy within our communities. It is imperative that the…
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Letter to Pm Kenney and Minister Wilson on Ft McKay vs Prosper
May 26, 2020 Dear Honorable Premier Kenney and Minister Wilson, RE: Fort McKay First Nations vs. Prosper Petroleum Ltd and Alberta Energy Regulator We write as the Sovereign Nations of Treaty 8 Chiefs regarding the recent Alberta Court of Appeal ruling on April 24, 2020. We are delighted with Court’s ruling, which affirms that the…
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Letter from Minister Wilson on Ft McKay Decision
May 8, 2020 Dear Grand Chief Noskey, Thank you for the recent opportunity to discuss your perspectives on the April 24, 2020 Alberta Court of Appeal (ABCA) decision, Fort McKay First Nation v. Prosper Petroleum Ltd., 2020 ABCA 163. The issue before the Court was the Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER) June 2018 decision to approve…