Alberta First Nation Chief demands apology from Premier Danielle Smith’s office (opens original article in a new tab)

A First Nation chief in Alberta is demanding an apology from the premier's office after a senior staffer made controversial social media comments about Indigenous communities, with opposition leaders also calling for his dismissal.

• Sturgeon Lake Cree First Nation Chief demands apology from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office over staffer's social media comments
• Premier's executive director made controversial remarks about First Nations, calling their demands 'childish nonsense' and focusing on issues like addiction and poverty
• Alberta Opposition Leader calls for firing of the staffer, citing pattern of disrespect and racist language