Assembly of Treaty Chiefs pass vote of non-confidence in UCP Govt.

By medicinehatnews on February 28, 2026.

The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs of Treaty No. 6, 7 and 8 has unanimously passed a vote of non-confidence in the UCP Government of Alberta.

This decision was prompted by, “the Danielle Smith government’s refusal to respond

appropriately to the current political atmosphere on our Treaty territories,” said the AOTC. They say they have no trust or confidence in the Government of Alberta and the United Conservative Party, as the province has failed to meet Treaty-based constitutional and governance responsibilities.

“This UCP government has created conditions in Alberta that are unsafe for First Nations Peoples – promoting ignorance and intolerance along with its support for the separatist agenda is leading to outright racism”, said Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations Grand Chief and Sunchild First Nation Chief Joey Pete.

“Danielle Smith’s government is acting as an embassy for the worst we’ve seen from south of the border, and it’s time to say no. No one wants the future this government is taking us into.”

The sentiments were echoed in a press release by multiple other chiefs. AOTC says they now call on members of the current Government of Alberta, New Democratic Party and independent MLAs to officially and expeditiously declare in the Alberta Legislative Assembly, a vote of non-confidence in the current government.

The NDP released a joint statement from leader Naheed Nenshi, indigenous relations shadow minister Brooks Arcand-Paul and forestry and parks shadow minister Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse.

“The unanimous vote of non-confidence by the Assembly of Treaty Chiefs from Treaties 6, 7, and 8 is historic. This has never happened in Alberta’s history, and it reflects the profound harm caused by the Premier’s embrace of separatism,” read the statement.

“Alberta’s New Democrats denounce separatism categorically. It is unconstitutional; it threatens Treaty rights, and it puts Alberta’s future at risk. We will continue to stand with First Nations and uphold the Treaty relationship that is foundational to this province.”

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