Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Betty Ann Lavallée called the April 21st federal budget “a disappointment”. “They took note of the growing importance of Aboriginal people in the labour market and there is language in the documents about the help that our people need, but there is precious little there in the way of … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal People national chief Betty Ann Lavallée sent an open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) to express concerns about the way in which the Government of Canada fulfils its constitutional duties to Aboriginal Peoples and to offer assistance in rectifying the situation. “As you are aware, the Supreme Court of Canada has … Read more
National chief Betty Ann Lavallée of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples responded to the recent events in Ottawa and St. Jean sur Richelieu, expressing condolences to the families of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent and Corporal Nathan Cirillo and commending the efforts of all those involved in keeping Canadians safe. Call 613-747-6022 x 202.
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples honoured Todd Russell, president of the NunatuKavut Community Council, the prestigious Aboriginal Order of Canada award at the banquet of its Annual General Assembly (AGA) on Sept. 26th, 2014. More information is available online. Call 613-747-6022 x 244.
National Chief Betty Ann Lavallée met in Winnipeg with leaders from the five National Aboriginal Organizations (NAOs) and Provincial and Territorial Aboriginal Ministers of the Aboriginal Affairs Working Group (AAWG). Leaders discussed housing, economic development, education, ending violence against Aboriginal women and girls and emergency management. More information is available online. Call 613-747-6022 x 202.
National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Betty Ann Lavallée issued a statement regarding UN Special Rapporteur, James Anaya’s report on the rights of indigenous peoples: “I agree with UN Special Rapporteur, James Anaya’s report which stated that Canada must take urgent action to address the housing crisis both on and off reserve,” stated National Chief … Read more
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief, Betty Ann Lavallée, issued a statement regarding the resignation of Assembly of First Nations National Chief, Sean Atleo. The full statement is available online. Call 613-747-6022.
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples issued a statement regarding the ruling handed down by a three-judge panel of the Federal Court of Appeal in the case of Daniels v. the Queen. Satisfied with the decision from the presiding Justices, National Chief Betty Ann Lavallée stated, “Today, I am very pleased that the Federal Court of Appeal … Read more
National Chief, Betty Ann Lavallée, CD, (Ret’d), of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, issued a statement on the sudden passing of former finance minister, Jim Flaherty. “On behalf of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, I want to express our sincerest condolences to Jim Flaherty’s wife Christine and his three boys John, Quinn and Galen during this truly … Read more
National Chief Betty Ann Lavallée issued the a statement regarding a recently-published literature review showing that off-reserve Aboriginal Peoples living in Thunder Bay make up more than half of the homeless population. “The statistics are startling and clearly illustrate the crisis that many Aboriginal Peoples living off-reserve are facing,” stated Lavallée. “The issue of off-reserve Aboriginal Peoples not … Read more
