Get the 2012-2013 report - Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta

1764
The Treat of Niagra – The
British Anishinaabe Treaty
Alliance
1812
War of 1812
1817
Selkirk Agreement –
Agreement to share the land
with the Cree and Ojibway with
the Red River Colony.
Canada and the First Nations Historical Timeline
INM - Idle No More
In November 2012, the grassroots movement known as “Idle No More” was born after a few teach-ins. The
First Nations, Metis, and Inuit, Allies, Native Organizations, grassroots people, and Supporters of Treaty and
Aboriginal Rights have gathered at such places as the Alberta Provincial Legislature, Canada Place - Federal
Building, Shopping malls, Public squares, school gymnasiums and streets to march, protest and rally against
Federal legislations, Provincial regulations, and policies that may infringe on, and will affect Treaty rights. Grass
roots people took a stand on the protection, and sacredness of the Treaties, lands and waters and what it means
to First Nations and for the governments to uphold their fiduciary obligations. The movement quickly spread
to northern communities, and around the world. Treaty 8 membership devoted their time, energy to organize,
and participate in the rallies along with their rural and urban counterparts to make the Idle No More Movement
successful, alive, and on-going to present day. More events are planned for the coming months, bills are still
forthcoming.
Consultation
• In the spring of 2012, an Aboriginal Relations Ministry was created as stand-alone ministry and Robin
Campbell is named Aboriginal Relations Minister.
• October 2012, the Alberta Government sent out a draft Consultation discussion paper (1 page) to Alberta
First Nations to review for 30 days. Consultation was the main focus in meetings with Technicians,
Chiefs and Aboriginal Relations ministry on November 19th, 2012 and again on February 1st, 2013
at the Government house, and recently on April 19th, and April 30th, 2013 at Sawridge Hotel South
Edmonton.
• Aboriginal Relations minister, Robin Campbell announced Bill 22 to the Provincial Legislative Assembly
on May 8th, 2013 and stated he has consulted with First Nations. First Nations rejected the bill; however,
Bill 22 passed the 3rd reading, and received Royal Assent on May 27th, 2013.
• The First Nations of Alberta and Provincial Treaty Organizations submitted position papers sharing their
views on First Nations Consultation in September 2010, and December 21st, 2012, and May 17th, 2013.
• Government of Alberta insists they will continue to work with First Nations in shaping the Policies. To
date, there has not been any input, active participation, or any consultation with Treaty 8 First Nations of
Alberta regarding the Consultation process.
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