Alberta First Nation invokes treaty clause to set up gender-affirming care safe haven
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Saddle Lake Cree Nation plans to open a safe haven for gender-affirming medical care on its territory, even though provincial law restricts that treatment. The community points to a clause in Treaty 6, which its leaders read as a guarantee of health services in exchange for sharing the land. That sets the First Nation on a collision course with Premier Danielle Smith's government. Saddle Lake argues the province has no say over health care delivered under the treaty.
Saddle Lake Cree Nation says it aims to defy Premier Danielle Smith’s government by establishing a safe haven for gender-affirming medical care — contrary to provincial law.
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