Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation sues over independence referendum, claims government ‘conspired’ with separatists – Winnipeg Sun
Jan 6, 2026
A First Nation in northwestern Alberta is suing the provincial government ahead of an anticipated separation referendum, claiming it “conspired” to pave the way for the controversial question to be put to voters despite fears it will breach Indigenous rights.
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation filed the lawsuit in Edmonton Court of King’s Bench Monday, claiming Alberta, its chief electoral officer and the attorney general of Canada breached their legal and treaty obligations to the nation.
