Alberta First Nations Plan to “Rock the Vote” Against Separatism From Canada

First Nations leaders in Alberta plan to “rock the vote” ahead of October’s provincial referendum on whether Alberta should remain in Canada or start the process to leave. Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi of Treaty 8 says leaders want to replicate a 2015 “Rock the Vote” effort that drove record on-reserve turnout. Organizers stress practical hurdles, including ensuring voters have proper documents and civic addresses, plus education on what’s at stake. Elections Alberta does not track on-reserve turnout, raising the importance of local mobilization.