First Nations chiefs across Alberta unanimously passed a vote of non-confidence in the Alberta government this week, citing concerns around the separatist movement and a failure to meet their treaty responsibilities.

In a news release, the Assembly of Treaty Chiefs of Treaty No. 6, Treaty No. 7, Treaty No. 8 said the provincial government, governed by the United Conservative Party, has repeatedly shown a lack of understanding and respect for its treaty responsibilities, demonstrating its “inability to responsibly and respectfully govern the province of Alberta."

“We have to put [the government] on notice that this is completely unacceptable,” Trevor Mercredi, grand Chief of Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta, told CBC News.

Man. The indigenous chiefs are like the labour unions a few generations ago. Demanding things that improve the lives of everyone.

chiefs are politicans, nothing more, nothing less.

You should read Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire so you can educate yourself.

Pedagogy of the Oppressed

What will 2026 look like 30 years in the future when we gave away billions of dollars and their situation got worse? It will be looked at the same as we look at the war on drugs or aid to Yemen, something that sounded nice but was horribly mismanaged and ineffective.

I'm simply stating there needs to be accountability, which my second link says we shirked that accountability on purpose. Left leaning people that want actual reconciliation should be the most pissed off, as the backlash will breed cynicism.

"give away'

Riiiiight.

Where do you figure the 32b of federal spending went?

Keep digging that hole buddy.

They are MapleMAGA and have openly expressed vile, racist, anti-immigrant, neo-nazi rhetoric. Engaging with them will not be productive.

And if they help Canada, it's a by-product of helping their actual constituents. Keep in mind where their loyalties are - totally okay, no criticism on that - because it will rightly and absolutely dictate their decisions and their focus on a particular region of Canada.

Ignoring shit like that doesn't help anyone. Do I think they'll change their ways? No. But that in no way, shape or form should dictate how I choose to respond.

Fair enough! I appreciate you.

Right back atcha. :)