The Jay Treaty Border Alliance (JTBA) expresses profound disappointment with Canada’s recent
travel advisory, which strongly recommends that First Nations individuals crossing into the
United States carry a Canadian passport in addition to their secure status card. The JTBA
maintains that the inherent right of First Nations to cross the Canada-U.S. border—using
identification that affirms their First Nation identity as recognized under the Jay Treaty of
1794—is paramount. Guidance advising the use of Canadian passports undermines this right and
stands in stark contrast to the principle of First Nations’ self-determination.
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