CBC: Trevor Mercredi, the grand chief of the Treaty 8 First Nations, said Smith’s comments shirking the province of its duty to consult have placed Alberta “on a course towards direct constitutional conflict” with Treaty 8 nations.
At a news conference on Thursday, Mercredi did not rule out civil disobedience if the province continues to ignore court rulings that uphold treaty rights and goes ahead with the question during the Oct. 19 referendum.
“We’ll take a look at all avenues,” he said…