Senior aide to Alberta premier urges First Nations chiefs to fix their communities (opens original article in a new tab)

A senior aide to Alberta's premier criticizes First Nations chiefs for not addressing community issues and urges them to focus on internal problems rather than accusing the government of treason over a separation referendum. The chiefs have called for an RCMP investigation into the referendum, claiming it violates treaties and endangers Canada's sovereignty.

• Senior aide to Alberta premier criticizes First Nations chiefs for not addressing community issues like poverty and violence
• Premier's office suggests chiefs should focus on internal problems rather than accusing the government of treason over a separation referendum
• First Nations chiefs have called for an RCMP investigation into the referendum, claiming it violates treaties and endangers Canada's sovereignty