#SturgeonLake #CreeNation moves to block #AlbertaSeparatist petition in court
By Prisha Dev Global News
Posted January 3, 2026 6:51 pm
Updated January 6, 2026
"The #SturgeonLakeCreeNation has filed a legal claim challenging the approval of a separatist petition in #Alberta, arguing that any move toward separation from Canada cannot proceed without the consent of #FirstNations.
"In a statement released Friday, the First Nation said it has filed a Statement of Claim in the Alberta Court of King’s Bench against the Alberta government, the federal government and Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer.
"The claim alleges a failure to uphold and implement Treaty No. 8 and argues the approval of the petition violates treaty rights."