Treaty 6's Shadow: Separatist Dreams and Indigenous Rights in Alberta Treaty 6 anniversary celebrations across Alberta this summer served as a poignant reminder of the complex power dynamics between First Nations, the province, and Canada.
As Albertans prepare for their upcoming referendum on independence, many Indigenous leaders are concerned about the implications for Treaty 6 rights.
According to Grand Chief Joey Pete of the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations, the treaty predates Alberta's provincial identity and is an agreement between nations – including the Crown – that has nothing to do with the province itself.