Signed in 1899, Treaty 8 is the largest land treaty in Canada, covering over 841,000 km² across northern Alberta, northwestern Saskatchewan, northeastern British Columbia, and the southwestern Northwest Territories. It was established to secure land for development while promising First Nations, including Cree, Dene, and Dane-zaa, rights to hunt, trap, and fish on unoccupied Crown lands.
Treaty 8 First Nations Set Clear Conditions for Any Future Discussions on Proposed Northwest Coast Oil Pipeline
January 14, 2026 – (Treaty 8 Territory, Alberta) — Treaty 8 First Nations in Alberta met today with the Minister of Indigenous Relations, Hon. Rajan Sawhney, and representatives of the Government of Alberta for a preliminary discussion regarding a proposed Northwest Coast Oil Pipeline.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Announces New Deputy Grand Chief January 06, 2026 – Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta is pleased to announce the appointment of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Chief Sheldon Sunshine as our new Deputy Grand Chief, effective December 16, 2025. Chief…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29, 2026 (EDMONTON, AB) – Earlier today, Chiefs from Treaty No. 6, Treaty No. 7, and Treaty No. 8 held a joint press conference at the Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta office in Edmonton to publicly oppose the Government of Alberta’s approval of a separation…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Treaty 8 First Nations Set Clear Conditions for Any Future Discussions on Proposed Northwest Coast Oil Pipeline January 14, 2026 – (Treaty 8 Territory, Alberta) — Treaty 8 First Nations in Alberta met today with the Minister of Indigenous Relations, Hon. Rajan Sawhney, and representatives of the…
A proud moment as Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi was at the Oilers game last night as part of the team’s Indigenous Celebration Night on January 20, 2026. It’s always great to see Indigenous leadership represented and our cultures recognized. Thank you to the…
A friendly reminder that Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta has moved to our new sub-office location at 10457 184 Street NW, Edmonton. All telephone numbers remain the same and for the time being our mailing address will remain: PO Box 25579 RPO West Drive Thru Edmonton, AB T5T 7E7.
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