Jay Treaty Border Alliance disappointed by Canada’s new travel advice for First Nations – CBC

Posted: Mar 02, 2026

Recommendation to carry Canadian passports goes against Indigenous sovereignty, says co-chair

A group advocating on behalf of Indigenous people who cross the Canada-U.S. border says it’s disappointed by new travel advice from the federal government.

Canada updated its travel advice about the United States last week and recommended First Nations people in Canada carry Canadian passports in addition to secure status cards when crossing the border.

Chiefs of Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict is one of the co-chairs of the Jay Treaty Border Alliance, which works to advance and protect the right of Indigenous people to freely cross the Canada-U.S border.

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