Improving relationships between province, Treaty areas

Premier Rachel Notley has met with the Chiefs of Treaty 6 and 7 to discuss working together in a new spirit of respect and reconciliation. She met with Treaty 7 Chiefs on Oct. 16 and Treaty 6 Chiefs on Oct. 7 The meetings were held on a “government-to-government basis,” stated Notley in a news release. She said, “We are committed to establishing a more respectful and constructive relationship between Alberta First Nations and the province.” She also stated that implementing the objectives of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was a priority. Also at the meeting was minister of Aborginal relations Kathleen Ganley, who has traveled throughout the province visiting First Nations communities.

Photo option: Premier Rachel Notley met recently with Treaty 7 Chiefs. Said Grand Chief Charles Weaselhead, “A relationship must be built on a foundation of trust recognition, respect and reconciliation to develop better relationships regarding meaningful dialogue and participation in the Alberta economy.”