First Nations challenge approval of separatist petition in court again – MBC Radio
Feb 24, 2026
Multiple First Nations are challenging Alberta’s UCP government in court for changing the law to enable an independence referendum that has been ruled unconstitutional by the Court of King’s Bench to proceed.
Chiefs from Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 8 and the Blackfoot Confederacy are leading litigation against the government.
They held a Jan. 29 press conference with other First Nations leaders in attendance to show their support.
