First Nations leaders back Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew’s stance on Treaty rights

“It is not up to the petition gatherers to fulfill the duty to consult. It is up to you, as the Alberta government, to fulfill the duty to consult,” Kinew told Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew responds to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s comments on the duty to consult at a May 26 news conference following a two-day western premiers’ meeting. Also pictured: B.C. Premier David Eby and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. (Screenshot/CPAC)

This story originally appeared in Alberta Native News.

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