Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Dwight Dorey, who is in Paris attending the climate change conference, has expressed his optimism and renewed hope for the future of Indigenous Peoples in Canada following the government’s launch of the design phase into an inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. “The government has taken … Read more
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Dwight Dorey is optimistic for the future of Indigenous Peoples in Canada after hearing the throne speech delivered by the Governor General on Friday, Dec 4. The Chief said he looks forward to seeing real change on long-delayed issues affecting Indigenous communities in Canada. “I believe this bodes well for … Read more
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Dwight Dorey congratulated Newfoundland and Labrador Premier-Designate Dwight Ball and the Liberal government. “The Liberal victory in Newfoundland and Labrador sets a new tone of governance in the North,” said Dorey. “The overwhelming support for the Liberal Party echoes the need for real change in Canada. My hope that part of that … Read more
National Chief Dwight Dorey of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples will be attending the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris, France. The chief’s participation in the conference will help ensure that the voices of Indigenous Peoples affected by climate change are heard and prioritized in … Read more
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Dwight Dorey extends his congratulations to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and his cabinet ministers who were sworn into office at Rideau Hall. The National Chief expressed his optimism for the future of Canada and the Liberal government’s commitment to prioritizing Indigenous issues. The Chief particularly acknowledged the … Read more
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, National Chief Dwight Dorey will be attending the swearing in ceremony of prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and the new Liberal government of Canada at Rideau Hall on Nov. 4, 2015. The National Chief is honoured to be invited to this historic event and has expressed his optimism for the future. The National Chief said he is … Read more
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Dwight Dorey welcomed two of the co-plaintiffs in the Daniels v Canada case to Ottawa, in anticipation of the Oct. 8 Supreme Court of Canada hearing on the landmark legal challenge. “We are looking forward to our day at the Supreme Court of Canada, although we would have preferred … Read more
Dwight Dorey, newly re-elected National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP), is adding to the call for all political parties to take part in an English-language consortium debate scheduled for this Thursday, October 8th. At this time, Conservative Leader Stephen Harper says he won’t be participating, while New Democrat Leader Thomas Mulcair says … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples announced that Dwight Dorey has been elected as its new National Chief at its Annual General Assembly. Delegates from CAP’s provincial affiliates across Canada voted for the successor to former National Chief Betty Ann Lavallée, who stepped down one year early for family reasons. National Chief Dorey is a Mi’kmaq from … Read more
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) National Chief Betty Ann Lavallée issued a statement saying her meeting with the Council of the Federation was a qualified success. Speaking from Goose Bay, Labrador at the conclusion of meetings between national Aboriginal organization leaders and premiers from across Canada, the national chief highlighted accomplishments in two areas. “We were pleased … Read more
