Alberta separatists are in denial about the treaty rights of First Nations – The Breach

May 22 2026

First Nations were never consulted about Alberta’s referendum process—and Indigenous scholar Matt Wildcat says it’s a missed opportunity to explore ‘mutual flourishing’

Far-right Alberta separatist activists hit a hitch when the courts ruled their referendum petition was unconstitutional because they failed to consult First Nations.

As Premier Danielle Smith pushes on with her own referendum, Indigenous scholar Matt Wildcat speaks to Desmond Cole about why First Nations oppose separation.

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