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September 1, 2026 — Grand Chief of Treaty 8 Sovereign Nations Trevor Mercredi is expressing concern that the Alberta government removed its reference to Indigenous Peoples from its updated Alberta Day statement.The Premier’s original statement recognized the enduring connection to and stewardship of this land held by Indigenous Peoples,…

Dear Premier Smith,I write on behalf of the Treaty 8 First Nations in Alberta in my capacity as Grand Chief. This letter constitutes formal correspondence between our Nations and your government. We are compelled to write because recent public statements made by your government, and by you personally,…