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“First Nations leaders praise high Alberta referendum turnout despite ballot box barriers Leaders urge Canada to address First Nations' concerns in wake of referendum First Nations leaders believe record voter turnout in their communities helped deliver a…”

“In Alberta last week, First Nations celebrated the decisive defeat of a separation referendum called by Premier Danielle Smith.”

“Chiefs, Opposition call for Alberta government to drop appeal of decision that quashed separation petition Province says it won't be doing that With the Alberta referendum now in the books, some First Nation chiefs are calling on the provincial government to…”

“Out of 24 Treaty 8 First Nations in Alberta, Mercredi said only five have advance polling locations.”

“But her statement raises questions about the fate of the original citizen’s initiative petition that called for a vote on separation — one of the first falling dominos to put Alberta on the referendum path — that remains stalled before the courts.”

“A coalition of First Nations has already launched a legal challenge against the question of separation being put to a referendum. - Analysis First Nations' court challenge may block Alberta separatism itself, not just petition drive First Nations in Alberta…”

“A group of First Nations chiefs went to court, arguing the Alberta government failed its constitutional duty to consult them on an issue that could impact their treaty rights.”

“My mom’s funeral showed me Alberta is more complicated than its stereotypes Turning neighbours against one another is not the Alberta I know This First Person column is written by Sarah Beley, who lives in Vancouver.”

“A May agreement between the federal and Alberta governments set an Oct. 1 deadline to decide whether to designate the pipeline a project in the national interest under Bill C-5, the Building Canada Act — a status that could make it the first project to have…”

“Albertans head to the polls in a matter of weeks to vote in a referendum on separating from Canada.”

“(It’s not even certain that courts would allow a secession referendum to go ahead in the first place, given the ruling that blocked a petition for a straight leave-or-stay question.) Roughly one per cent of Alberta’s land mass is covered by First Nations…”

“What timing of a second referendum in Alberta could look like, if it were to happen Premier's office says it would come 'as soon as possible,' if majority voted for it Albertans will vote next month on the possibility of a second referendum on separation, but…”

“The document claims 45 Albertans in fields including banking and currency, law, international trade, First Nations and policing contributed to the preparation and review of the package.”

“"Alberta's government deeply values its relationships with Treaty 6 First Nations and recognizes the importance of this anniversary and the opportunities it provides for reflection, learning and continued relationship-building."”