King expressed 'concern' over Alberta separatists, say First Nations chiefs after meeting

Indigenous leaders made Charles aware of the "threat" posed by the movement during a meeting in London, they say.

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Grand Chief Joey Pete of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations said he and other leaders made the King aware of the "threat" the movement represented to agreements signed by First Nations and the Crown more than a century ago.

He added that the King was "very interested in what we had to say" and had "committed to learning more".

It comes as a grassroots separatist movement in the west Canadian province gathers signatures to force a secession referendum in October.

First Nations leaders in Alberta have voiced their opposition to the separation movement, and some have filed legal challenges.