# Smith says mistake fixed after First Nations removed from Alberta Day statement

https://mins.news/en/video/42282

- Global News, 2026-09-02 15:21 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqhZDY2bIoQ

> Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said a mistake was fixed after a second Alberta Day statement removed recognition of Indigenous Peoples and their role. The two statements, issued an hour apart, differed sharply: the first stressed inclusion and cultural recognition, while the replacement highlighted Alberta’s economic achievements and drew criticism.

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