The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations say they should be included in the decisions that were discussed at the G7 Summit held at Kananaskis from June 15th to 17th. The FSIN is sending the message that the decisions made affect their ancestral, traditional territories, Inherent and Treaty Rights, jurisdiction and sovereignty.

The G7 Summit took place on ancestral and traditional territories and First Nations continue to assert for meaningful participation on matters directly tied to their Inherent sovereignty, constitutionally protected rights under Section 35, and specific and Inherent and Treaty rights spanning Treaties 1 through 11 across Turtle Island.

FSIN say discussions such as on climate change, will not be meaningful without their knowledge systems, knowledge keepers, and participation.

The FSIN’s statement goes on to say “The international community at the G7 Summit has an opportunity to model true reconciliation by acknowledging First Nation Inherent and Treaty Rights, our sovereignty and jurisdiction. As discussions proceed on global economic stability, climate action, and international partnerships, the absence of First Nations from these conversations represents a fundamental failure to uphold constitutional obligations, Treaty relationships, and human rights standards”.