Alberta Separatism

Trust between First Nations, Alberta government at ‘very low levels’: analyst

Matt joins Alberta Primetime’s Michael Higgins to discuss the frustration First Nations chiefs are feeling with the UCP government after a press conference earlier this week.

CTV News Edmonton, June 5, 2026

How Alberta’s First Nations should respond to the referendum on secession

Matt discusses the Alberta’s First Nations and the upcoming referendum.

The Globe and Mail, June 1st, 2026

Alberta Separatists are in denial about the treaty rights of First Nations

Matt speaks to Desmond Cole about why First Nations oppose separation.

The Breach, May 22, 2026

Q&A: Why Treaty Rights and First Nations Consultation Stand in the Way of an Alberta Separation Referendum

Interview with Matt and CBC reporter Katie Teeling.

CBC News, Edmonton, May 17, 2026

Alberta separation question ‘offensive and alarming’

Host, Michael Higgins talks to Matt about the Alberta separatist movement.

CTV News, Alberta PrimeTime, January 14, 2026

Democracy Under Siege – Indigenous Realist Analysis of Alberta Separatist Movement

In this public lecture, Matt presents on democracy and the Alberta separatist movement.

Parkland Institute, December 17, 2025

Alberta separation: a legal issue for First Nations- it’s political too

Matt discusses the Alberta separatism movement.

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, October 1, 2025

Alberta separatism: Why the movement threatens treaty rights

Guest host Kathleen Martens looks at treaty rights and the Alberta separatist movement with Matthew Wildcat and Gina Starblanket.

APTN News InFocus, May 22, 2025

Alberta Politics

United Conservative Party Majority and What That Means for Indigenous Peoples

Matt shares insight into the Alberta election results and the United Conservative Party’s majority.

APTN National News, May 30, 2023

Treaty 6 Nation sues Alberta government over sovereignty act

Matt speaks to Global News about how the sovereignty act introduced by Danielle Smith undermines treaty rights.

Global News, December 19, 2022
Meaghan Archer

Smith’s comments comparing Ottawa’s treatment of Alberta to Indigenous experience prompts criticism

Matt explains how Danielle Smith’s comment reveals a lack of understanding of Indigenous politics.

Global News, December 14, 2022
Meaghan Archer

Reserves in Alberta

Entry for the Canadian Encyclopedia on the history and politics of reserves in Alberta.

The Canadian Encyclopedia, March 5, 2020

Pope Francis’s Apology

The Pope’s Apology May be Just the First Step. But Perhaps it Should Be the Last.

In this opinion piece, Matt discusses his perspective on the future of the relationship between the Pope and Indigenous communities.

The Globe and Mail, July 27, 2022

Indigenous Perspectives on the Pope’s Apology

Matt joins Matthew James Weigel, Joel Cardinal, and Shani Gwin in a panel discussion about the Pope’s apology and visit to Treaty 6.

DWF, September 30, 2022

Pope Francis Arrives in Canada as Indigenous Groups Seek a Full Apology

Matt and his father Brian Wildcat talk to NPR’s Emma Jacobs about the Pope’s visit to Maskwacis.

NPR’s Morning Edition, July 25, 2022

U of A assistant professor discusses impact of Pope’s apology on Indigenous communities

Article covering issues discussed by Matt and his father Brian Wildcat at a press conference about the Pope’s visit.

The Gateway, July 23, 2022
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The Doctrine of Discovery

Ask a Prof: What does the repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery mean for reconciliation?

Matt discusses what it means for the Vatican to repudiate the Doctrine of Discovery, and how it could impact reconciliation in Canada.

The Gateway, April 12, 2023

Treaty and Sovereignty

The In-Between Space: Indigenous Sovereignties in Creative and Comparative Perspective

Matt discusses various ideas and conceptualizations of Indigenous sovereignties, and the need to operate in an in-between space of “what is” and “what is possible” to understand them.

October 7, 2021

The Wahkohtowin Law & Governance Lodge

Matt introduces the Wahkohtowin Lodge, and discusses the connections between Indigenous sovereignty, law and governance and how they relate to the Lodge’s work.

June 2, 2021

Canada, a Treaty Story with Matthew Wildcat

In this podcast episode, Matthew Wildcat talks about the story of Canada in relation to treaties, and how every resident plays a part in upholding them.

Your Forest, October 28, 2020