Dene national chief joins treaty rights rally in Ottawa – Cabin Radio

May 27, 2025

Dene National Chief George Mackenzie joined Indigenous leaders from across Canada on Parliament Hill on Monday to rally in support of treaty rights.

“When you think about it, Canada became a country [because] First Nations allowed it to happen,” he said, urging respect for treaties.

“We’re all one people from the Creator in heaven. So don’t forget that we love everybody the same, treat them the same. And that’s the message we’re sending to the non-Aboriginal world: support us in what we’re trying to do.”

The rally took place as King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Ottawa for their first visit to Canada since the King’s coronation in 2023. Charles is set to deliver the throne speech on Tuesday.

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