Alberta Sovereignty Sparks Protests And Tensions In Edmonton

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4 May 2025

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 3: An activist holds a placard reading 'My Name Is Alberta And I am Canadian' as First Nations counter-protesters and allies gather outside the Alberta Legislature to oppose the Rally for Alberta Independence, warning that separation would violate treaty obligations and showing support for Canada, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on May 3, 2025. The protest followed the federal re-election of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government and the introduction of legislation by Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government aimed at advancing Alberta’s independence framework.

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4 May 2025

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 3: First Nations counter-protesters and allies gather outside the Alberta Legislature to oppose the Rally for Alberta Independence, warning that separation would violate treaty obligations and showing support for Canada, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on May 3, 2025. The protest followed the federal re-election of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government and the introduction of legislation by Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government aimed at advancing Alberta’s independence framework.

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4 May 2025

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 3: An activist holds a placard reading 'Respect Indigenous Sovereignty. Hands off our land' as First Nations counter-protesters and allies gather outside the Alberta Legislature to oppose the Rally for Alberta Independence, warning that separation would violate treaty obligations and showing support for Canada, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on May 3, 2025. The protest followed the federal re-election of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government and the introduction of legislation by Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government aimed at advancing Alberta’s independence framework.

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4 May 2025

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 3: First Nations counter-protesters and allies hold a Canadian flag as they gather outside the Alberta Legislature to oppose the Rally for Alberta Independence, warning that separation would violate treaty obligations and showing support for Canada, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on May 3, 2025. The protest followed the federal re-election of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government and the introduction of legislation by Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government aimed at advancing Alberta’s independence framework.

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4 May 2025

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 3: David Leskowski (C) addresses the crowd as Alberta sovereigntists and supporters gather outside the Alberta Legislature for the Rally for Alberta Independence, following the federal election win by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals and the tabling of new independence-related legislation by Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on May 3, 2025. A smaller group of counter-protesters demonstrated nearby, highlighting concerns over Indigenous treaty rights and the broader implications of provincial separation.

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4 May 2025

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 3: Alberta sovereigntists and supporters gather outside the Alberta Legislature for the Rally for Alberta Independence, following the federal election win by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals and the tabling of new independence-related legislation by Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on May 3, 2025. A smaller group of counter-protesters demonstrated nearby, highlighting concerns over Indigenous treaty rights and the broader implications of provincial separation.

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4 May 2025

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 3: The US flag, held by pro-separation protesters, and the Pride flag, held by counter-protesters, are seen as Alberta sovereigntists and supporters gather outside the Alberta Legislature for the Rally for Alberta Independence, following the federal election win by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals and the tabling of new independence-related legislation by Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on May 3, 2025. A smaller group of counter-protesters demonstrated nearby, highlighting concerns over Indigenous treaty rights and the broader implications of provincial separation.

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4 May 2025

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 3: Participants hold Alberta flags and an inverted Canadian flag as Alberta sovereigntists and supporters gather outside the Alberta Legislature for the Rally for Alberta Independence, following the federal election win by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals and the tabling of new independence-related legislation by Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on May 3, 2025. A smaller group of counter-protesters demonstrated nearby, highlighting concerns over Indigenous treaty rights and the broader implications of provincial separation.

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4 May 2025

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 3: Michael Wagner addresses the crowd as Alberta sovereigntists and supporters gather outside the Alberta Legislature for the Rally for Alberta Independence, following the federal election win by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals and the tabling of new independence-related legislation by Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on May 3, 2025. A smaller group of counter-protesters demonstrated nearby, highlighting concerns over Indigenous treaty rights and the broader implications of provincial separation.

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4 May 2025

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 3: David Leskowski addresses the crowd as Alberta sovereigntists and supporters gather outside the Alberta Legislature for the Rally for Alberta Independence, following the federal election win by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals and the tabling of new independence-related legislation by Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on May 3, 2025. A smaller group of counter-protesters demonstrated nearby, highlighting concerns over Indigenous treaty rights and the broader implications of provincial separation.

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4 May 2025

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 3: A participant holds an Alberta flag in front of a group of First Nations counter-protesters and their allies, gathered outside the Alberta Legislature to oppose the Rally for Alberta Independence, warning that separation would violate treaty obligations and expressing support for Canada, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on May 3, 2025. The protest followed the federal re-election of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government and the introduction of legislation by Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government aimed at advancing Alberta’s independence framework.

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4 May 2025

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 3: Two First Nations counter-protesters gathered outside the Alberta Legislature to oppose the Rally for Alberta Independence, warning that separation would violate treaty obligations and expressing support for Canada, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on May 3, 2025. The protest followed the federal re-election of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government and the introduction of legislation by Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government aimed at advancing Alberta’s independence framework.

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4 May 2025

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 3: A pro-separation participant stands in front of a group of First Nations counter-protester, who gathered outside the Alberta Legislature to oppose the Rally for Alberta Independence, warning that separation would violate treaty obligations and expressing support for Canada, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on May 3, 2025. The protest followed the federal re-election of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government and the introduction of legislation by Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government aimed at advancing Alberta’s independence framework.

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4 May 2025

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 3: A participant holds an Alberta flag and an inverted Canadian flag as Alberta sovereigntists and supporters gather outside the Alberta Legislature for the Rally for Alberta Independence, following the federal election win by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals and the tabling of new independence-related legislation by Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on May 3, 2025. A smaller group of counter-protesters demonstrated nearby, highlighting concerns over Indigenous treaty rights and the broader implications of provincial separation.

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4 May 2025

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 3: An activist holds a placard reading 'Alberta 1st or 51st' as Alberta sovereigntists and supporters gather outside the Alberta Legislature for the Rally for Alberta Independence, following the federal election win by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals and the tabling of new independence-related legislation by Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on May 3, 2025. A smaller group of counter-protesters demonstrated nearby, highlighting concerns over Indigenous treaty rights and the broader implications of provincial separation.

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4 May 2025

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 3: A participant holds a 'Make Alberta Great Again' hat in front of a group of First Nations counter-protesters and their allies, gathered outside the Alberta Legislature to oppose the Rally for Alberta Independence, warning that separation would violate treaty obligations and expressing support for Canada, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on May 3, 2025. The protest followed the federal re-election of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government and the introduction of legislation by Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP government aimed at advancing Alberta’s independence framework.