The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is saddened to hear that Eugène Rhéaume passed away in Penticton B.C. Rhéaume was the third Métis Member of Parliament (Northwest Territories) after Louis Riel and an honorary member of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples. The full statement is available online. Call 613-747-6022.
The National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, Betty Ann Lavallée, CD, (Ret’d), expressed her optimism that despite the Crowns decision to appeal, the landmark ruling of Daniels v. the Queen will be upheld. The Appeal will be heard in Ottawa, beginning on October 29, 2013. Lavallée said the decision by Justice Michael Phelan delivered equality … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National 42nd Annual General Assembly wrapped up in Ottawa as delegates from the congress' affiliate organizations discussed various issues concerning the off-reserve Aboriginal Peoples of Canada. "I am extremely pleased at the quality of discussion surrounding financial accountability, treaty rights, and program and policy issues," stated Congress of Aboriginal Peoples … Read more
National chief Betty Ann Lavallée responded to the speech from the throne, given by the David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and urged the government to develop job and skill-development strategies targeted to the growing off-reserve Aboriginal Peoples population of Canada. Following the speech from the throne, Lavallee stated, “Today, the reality is that over 75% … Read more
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Betty Ann Lavallee issued a statement to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Royal Proclamation of 1763 issued by Great Britain’s, King George III. The full statement is available online. Call 613-747-6022 x 202.
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples issued a statement on the re-election of the Congress’ Quebec Affiliate: president and grand chief, Robert Bertrand, of the Native Alliance of Quebec (NAQ). “I would like to congratulate Robert Bertrand on being re-elected by acclamation as President and Grand Chief of the Native Alliance of Quebec,” stated national chief … Read more
National chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Betty Ann Lavallé issued a statement to thank and recognize Dolly Parton’s significant contribution to Aboriginal children in the province of Manitoba, Canada. “I would like to thank Dolly Parton for helping Aboriginal children in Canada, especially our very young,” said Lavallee. “Providing books every month at no … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples issued a statement on the re-election of the Congress’ Nova Scotia Affiliate: chief and president, Grace Conrad of the Native Council of Nova Scotia (NCNS). The full statement is available online. Call 613-747-6022.
National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Betty Ann Lavallée issued a statement calling for the leadership of Attawapiskat to postpone the election until all members of the community living off-reserve are guaranteed reasonable access to vote in this election. “I am calling for the leadership at Attawapiskat to postpone the election until a … Read more
National vice-chief Ron Swain of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) will speak on issues affecting Ontario’s growing Aboriginal off-reserve population at the Ontario Coalition of Aboriginal People (OCAP) Annual General Assembly (AGA). The AGA will take place on Aug. 4, 2013 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Meetings are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and are … Read more
