National Chief Dwight Dorey of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples lends his support to Chief Bruce Shisheesh and the Attawapiskat community to deal with the suicide attempts in his community: “A state of emergency has been declared in the remote Northern Ontario First Nation of Attawapiskat after 11 people reportedly attempted suicide on Saturday night.”According to media reports, … Read more
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples’ National Chief Dwight Dorey spoke on the success of the ongoing third National Grassroots Engagement Tour: “We’ve had impressive turnouts at every stop on the tour and people are raising very relevant and important issues, including affordable housing, education, economic development, and the environment,” said Dorey. “The National Grassroots Tour is about connecting people … Read more
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples’ National Chief Dwight Dorey issued a statement regarding measures introduced in the 2016 Federal Budget: “Overall, the budget looks promising. I’m waiting to get further details because I’m left with some questions,” said Dorey. “We are going to take time to review the details of the budget to ensure there are … Read more
In advance of the 2016 budget, Chief Dwight Dorey and the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) National Board, met with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.). Following the meeting, Chief Dorey issued a statement regarding the CAP’s expectations for the 2016 budget: “Indigenous Peoples living off-reserve represent 1.1-million people,” stated Dorey. … Read more
Dwight Dorey, National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, released the following statement regarding Justice Murray Sinclair’s appointment to the Senate: “I’m proud to congratulate Murray on his appointment to the Senate,” stated Dorey. “His experience as a judge, lawyer, and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission will make him an exemplary senator and … Read more
National Chief, Dwight Dorey, issued the following statement regarding International Women’s Day: “Today we celebrate the achievements of women in this country and around the world,” said Dorey. “Women enrich our society in many ways and they contribute largely to our country’s success. International Women’s Day, was first recognized by the UN General Assembly in 1977, is celebrated … Read more
National Chief Dwight Dorey issued a statement after being excluded from the First Ministers’ Meeting on climate change: “The Prime Minister has repeatedly stated that he wants to work together in the spirit of a renewed relationship, but this is not a renewed relationship – this is a return to the pick and choose politics of … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples published a letter on behalf of the premiers calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to include the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples and the Native Women’s Assembly of Canada in the Vancouver First Ministers’ Meeting on climate change. The letter is available online. Call 613-324-5932.
Dwight Dorey, National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, leaves for Vancouver in anticipation of an invitation to attend climate change talks with the prime minister, premiers, and other National Representative Aboriginal Organizations (NAOs): “Climate change is an issue that affects all Canadians, particularly Indigenous peoples, regardless of whether they reside on- or off-reserve,” … Read more
National Chief, Dwight Dorey, of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, continues to seek a seat at the table during the First Ministers’ Meeting in Vancouver with all five National Representative Aboriginal Organizations (NAOs), the prime minister, and premiers. To date, the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples has not received an invitation from the prime minister. Call … Read more
