{
  "id": 1562629,
  "title": "Chief calls for respect from Alberta after government misses Treaty anniversary event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/chief-calls-for-respect-from-alberta-after-government-misses-treaty-1562629",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T21:09:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12024508/chief-calls-for-respect-alberta-government-treaty-six-anniversaryniversary-event/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Alberta chief is urging the provincial government to show more respect following the absence of its Indigenous relations minister from a significant 150th anniversary event marking the Treaty 6 signing. Joey Pete, the grand chief of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, expressed disappointment with Premier Danielle Smith's government for not sending representatives. The event, held at Edmonton's city hall, featured Indigenous dignitaries and speeches from officials across all government levels. Despite the province's talk of pipeline development and upcoming separation referendum, Pete stated that the government's failure to attend the event is concerning. The NDP's shadow minister for Indigenous relations, Brooke Sarkind-Paul, echoed Pete's sentiments, calling the situation shocking and emphasizing the fragile state of the treaty relationship. Rajan Sawhney, the Indigenous Relations Minister, acknowledged the minister's absence but stated his commitment to maintaining strong relationships. The 150th anniversary of Treaty 6 was commemorated with various events in Edmonton, including a re-enactment of the original signing ceremony. Similar events are planned in Saskatchewan, where the treaty was originally signed.",
  "summary": "First Nations are calling for more respect from the Alberta government after the Indigenous relations minister missed a celebration marking the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Chief calls for respect from Alberta after government misses Treaty anniversary event",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/chief-calls-for-respect-from-alberta-after-government-misses-treaty",
        "published": "2026-08-17T19:05:16.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}