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Chief Demands Apology After Exec Dismisses Chiefs' Treason Claims

6/24/2026

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Chief Sheldon Sunshine demanded a public apology after Executive director Bruce McAllister called First Nations chiefs’ treason allegations ‘childish nonsense.’
Executive director Bruce McAllister posted remarks on X, leading Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi to demand firing as bullying and racist.
Premier Danielle Smith’s office said treason accusations are dangerous rhetoric that fuels division.
The office added it seeks collaborative government-to-government work with Treaty Chiefs when they are ready.

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Chief Sheldon Sunshine demanded a public apology after Executive director Bruce McAllister called First Nations chiefs’ treason allegations ‘childish nonsense.’
Executive director Bruce McAllister posted remarks on X, leading Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi to demand firing as bullying and racist.
Premier Danielle Smith’s office said treason accusations are dangerous rhetoric that fuels division.
The office added it seeks collaborative government-to-government work with Treaty Chiefs when they are ready.