The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is calling on the federal government to be open and transparent about its intentions to engage and consult with Indigenous Peoples on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including Free, Prior and Informed Consent. “The government must share exactly what it has planned for … Read more
The National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, Robert Bertrand, was in New York City attending the 16th session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. “It’s been ten years since the creation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Issues,” says Bertrand. “Canada must take concrete steps to fully implement the declaration or … Read more
The Congress Aboriginal Peoples of is celebrating the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada’s Daniels Decision. “It’s been one year since the Supreme Court of Canada delivered justice for over 600,000 Non-Status Indians and Metis.” says CAP National Chief Robert Bertrand. “Now it’s time for the federal government to take action.” Bertrand continued “The Daniels … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is excited to be welcoming Indigenous business leaders from across the country for its third annual Creative Leaders Symposium. “We hope this symposium will spark the discussion necessary to bridge the gap and empower our people to secure a brighter future,” says Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Robert Bertrand. “Developing … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is troubled by comments from Senator Lynn Beyak about residential schools. Earlier in March, Beyak defended the residential school system saying the “good deeds” accomplished by “well-intentioned” religious teachers have been overshadowed by negative reports documented by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. She recently defended her comments saying she suffered along with Survivors … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is disappointed off-reserve, non-status Indigenous Peoples have largely been ignored in Budget 2017. “CAP is happy to see the federal government’s continued commitment to Indigenous issues like post-secondary education and on-reserve infrastructure,” says Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Robert Bertrand. “But the fact of the matter is 70% of Indigenous … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is concerned a six-month extension to reform the Indian Act may delay justice for those waiting to receive status. “Justice delayed is justice denied,” says CAP National Chief Robert Bertrand. “Although CAP formally opposed an extension, we are hopeful that these extra six months will generate meaningful changes to the Indian Act.” The sections … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is urging Off-Reserve First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples to participate in the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey to help develop policy, programs and services. “It’s vital that the voices of Indigenous Peoples are heard, and this Survey is a simple way to do that,” says CAP National Chief Robert Bertrand. … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples thrilled to confirm that it will be holding a significant CAP/Daniels Assembly in Ottawa, March 2017. “Today, I met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to set out CAP’s priorities and plan for the upcoming CAP/Daniels Assembly,” says CAP National Chief Robert Bertrand. “This Assembly will help bring justice to hundreds of thousands of … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is thrilled to announce a monumental Daniels Assembly in partnership with the Crown, to be held in February 2017 that will begin reconciliation between the Government of Canada, Metis and Non-Status Indians. CAP will be providing additional details and dates for the Assembly in the near future. Call 613-747-6022 x 244. The … Read more
