Sheldon Sunshine
CanadapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Sheldon Sunshine is the Chief of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation in Alberta, known for advocating for Indigenous rights and treaty obligations. Recently, he has been in the news for addressing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith regarding her controversial remarks about provincial separation, which he and other Indigenous leaders argue undermine treaty agreements.
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Sheldon Sunshine, chief of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, wrote in an affidavit that his First Nation has filed to have Mr. Rath removed from overseeing its minors’ trust.
Asset-freezing order against separatist leader is latest in list of disputes with First Nations clientsCanada· 2026-07-20
Chief Sheldon Sunshine filed an affidavit with evidence of substantial withdrawals from the trust.
Judge extends asset freeze in First Nation’s lawsuit against separatist lawyer Jeffrey RathCanada· 2026-07-16
Chief Sheldon Sunshine warned that separatist pushes could risk U.S. annexation of Alberta.
First Nations leaders urge Albertans to oppose separationCanada· 2026-01-30
Sheldon Sunshine is the Chief of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation who signed a letter expressing concerns about AFN's authority.
Alberta chiefs say AFN has no mandate to decide fate of infrastructure projectsCanada· 2025-09-04
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Chief Sheldon Sunshine also levelled heavy criticism at the proposed council.
Chiefs criticize Indigenous advisory council for Bill C-5 projects after meeting with CarneyCanada· 2025-07-19
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Chief Sheldon Sunshine and Mikisew Cree First Nation Chief Billy-Joe Tuccaro were quick to release a statement saying the amendment 'means nothing.'
Alberta government amends referendum bill in effort to placate First Nations’ concernCanada· 2025-05-15
Sheldon Sunshine is the Chief of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation who co-signed a letter to Ms. Smith regarding separatist actions.
Western discontent is a growing problem after Liberal election victoryCanada· 2025-05-03
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Chief Sheldon Sunshine condemned the move, saying Smith is stoking separatism.
Alberta Premier Smith says meeting with PM Carney a ‘positive first step’Canada· 2025-05-03
Chief Sheldon Sunshine signed a letter demanding Premier Smith step down from her conduct regarding treaty breaches.
Indigenous groups call on Carney to rein in Alberta Premier over separation commentsCanada· 2025-05-02
