Greg Desjarlais
Greg Desjarlais is the Grand Chief of the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations, representing 15 First Nations in Alberta. He has voiced his opposition to the idea of an Alberta referendum on separation, labeling it as reckless and a direct violation of the Treaty relationship between Indigenous Nations and the Crown. Desjarlais is actively involved in advocating for the rights and sovereignty of First Nations in the context of ongoing political discussions regarding Alberta's future.
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Recent news mentions
Alberta Treaty Six Nations Grand Chief Greg Desjarlais expressed disappointment in how Ottawa has handled the law.
Canada's PM wants to fast-track 'nation building' – but can he convince indigenous First Nations?
United Kingdom· 2025-07-16
Greg Desjarlais is the Chief of Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 who criticized the amendments to Bill 54.
Indigenous groups in Alberta file lawsuit over possible separatism referendum
Canada· 2025-05-16
Grand Chief Greg Desjarlais of the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations criticized the idea of an Alberta referendum on separation as reckless.
Indigenous leaders warn that Alberta separation would violate treaty rightsCanada· 2025-05-07
