I am profoundly saddened and frustrated to see Premier Jason Kenney inflict so much damage on the relationship between First Nations and the Province of Alberta, damage that has led the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations to dissolve its Protocol Agreement with Alberta. 1/ It’s clear from Grand Chief Watchmaker’s statement today that the Kenney government has failed to work collaboratively with Treaty Six First Nations for some time. The premier’s recent remarks were profoundly harmful. 2/

This Alberta Budget is a disaster for Indigenous people. On the surface it's a 19% reduction to Indigenous relations. But in reality, because 50% of the budget is flow through money - not government money, the actual cut is 36% to services to Indigenous people. #ableg #abbudget A complete elimination of the Indigenous Climate Leadership Program. 100% gone. A program that was accessed by all 48 First Nations and all 8 Metis Settlements. It was a clear reflection of Indigenous values on the environment and now its completely gone. #thecostofkenney