The Blackfoot Confederacy Chiefs affirm that any discussion of Alberta’s separation from Canada has no authority over Blackfoot Nations, lands, or Treaties. Blackfoot sovereignty predates the province and is grounded in Natural Law and Treaty 7, a nation to nation agreement with the Crown that cannot be altered or displaced by provincial political action. The Confederacy does not support Alberta separation and rejects any attempt to involve Blackfoot lands or rights in such a process.

Treaty rights are constitutionally protected, and Blackfoot territory is not a provincial asset subject to redefinition through political movements. Decisions about the future of Blackfoot Nations will be made by Blackfoot Nations, guided by their own laws, leadership, and responsibilities to the land and future generations.

The Chiefs call on all governments to recognize and uphold Treaty obligations and Indigenous sovereignty. Any conversation about Alberta’s political status must begin with the full recognition and consent of the Treaty Nations whose territories form the foundation of the province. The Confederacy remains committed to peace, coexistence, and shared prosperity under Treaty, and stands firm in its sovereignty and Treaty relationship.