King expressed 'concern' over Alberta separatists, say First Nations chiefs
Indigenous leaders made Charles aware of the "threat" posed by the movement during a meeting in London, they say.
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Notable Quotes
"It was a significant meeting, as Treaty partners and equals."
— Grand Chief Joey Pete , Activist
"At this point, I don't agree with these allegations."
— Grand Chief Joey Pete , Activist
"He expressed his concern and committed to learning more."
— Joey Pete , Activist
"He took it all very seriously."
— Desmond Bull , Activist
"I would like to know more about what he thinks those treaty violations are, and I think I'd have to speak to him, to hear from him directly, to understand his perspective."
— Rajan Sawhney , Politician
"We made him aware of the separatism issue in Alberta and the threat to treaty it represents."
— Grand Chief Joey Pete , Activist
"He took it all very seriously."
— Chief Desmond Bull , Activist
"I would like to know more about what he thinks those treaty violations are, and I think I’d have to speak to him, to hear from him directly, to understand his perspective."
— Rajan Sawhney , Politician
"His Majesty The King was welcoming, very interested in what we had to say and asked a lot of questions."
— Joey Pete , Activist
"We were honoured to meet with The King."
— Desmond Bull , Activist
"The King was welcoming and very interested in the matter."
— Grand Chief Joey Pete , Activist
"It was a significant meeting, as Treaty partners and equals."
— Grand Chief Joey Pete , Activist
"He expressed his concern and committed to learning more."
— Joey Pete , Activist
"He took it all very seriously."
— Desmond Bull , Activist
"I would like to know more about what he thinks those treaty violations are, and I think I’d have to speak to him, to hear from him directly, to understand his perspective."
— Rajan Sawhney , Politician
Key People
Chief Desmond Bull is the leader of the Louis Bull Tribe.
Danielle Smith is the Premier of Alberta, Canada.
Desmond Bull is the Chief of the Louis Bull Tribe.
Grand Chief Joey Pete is a leader of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations.
Joey Pete is the Grand Chief of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations.
King Charles is the current monarch of the United Kingdom.
King Charles III is the monarch of the United Kingdom.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Naheed Nenshi is the leader of the New Democratic Party opposition in Alberta.
Rajan Sawhney is Alberta's Indigenous relations minister.
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Indigenous leaders made Charles aware of the "threat" posed by the movement during a meeting in London, they say.
Grand Chief Joey Pete of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations reported that King Charles III expressed concern over Alberta's separatist movement during a meeting in London, emphasizing the threat it poses to treaty agreements.
Grand Chief Joey Pete stated that King Charles III was very interested in the issue of Alberta separatism and committed to learning more about its implications for treaty rights.
The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations released a statement detailing their meeting with King Charles III, highlighting discussions on Alberta separatism and the reaffirmation of treaty relationships.
Grand Chief Joey Pete of the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations stated that King Charles III expressed concern over Alberta's separatist push during a meeting with Indigenous leaders.
Grand Chief Joey Pete and Chief Desmond Bull met with King Charles III, raising concerns about Alberta separatism and its impact on historic Treaties. The King expressed concern and committed to learning more.
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