# Alberta First Nation seeks to establish safe haven for gender-affirming care

https://mins.news/en/item/53519

- CBC News, 2026-09-10 17:27 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-first-nation-wants-to-set-up-safe-haven-for-gender-affirming-care-9.7338920?cmp=rss

> Saddle Lake Cree Nation says it plans to defy Premier Danielle Smith’s government by creating a safe haven for gender-affirming care. Chief Dale Steinhauer called the law dehumanizing and said health care is protected by treaty rights.

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