First Nations leaders hope for action, not just words after Throne Speech – Pipestone Flyer
May 29, 2025
The Speech from the Throne was King Charles first since taking over the position in 2022
Treaty 6 First Nations leaders joined treaty leaders across the country to call attention to the “profound gap between ceremonial gestures and the reality of unfulfilled Treaty obligations”.
In a news release Wednesday following the Speech from the Throne on Tuesday by His Majesty King Charles III, the treaty leaders said while the words were impact, action is needed to back them up.
“The Throne Speech means little without action,” said Grand Chief Greg Desjarlais, Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations. “We are here to say the era of symbolic gestures is over. It’s time for the Crown to honour the Treaties in law, in policy, and in budget.”
