The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples congratulated the appointment of chief and president of the Native Council of Nova Scotia, Grace Conrad, and president of the Ontario Coalition of Aboriginal People, Brad Maggrah, to the National Aboriginal Committee on Species at Risk (NACOSAR). More information is available online. Call 613-747-6022.
National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Betty Ann Lavallée met with Canadian premiers and discussed issues that face Aboriginal Peoples living off-reserve at the annual Council of Federation Meeting. The meeting took place in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., and was hosted by Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne. “I went to discuss issues that are extremely important to … Read more
The announcement of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s (Calgray Southwest, Alta.) new federal cabinet is seen as a positive step according to national chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, Betty Ann Lavallée. “I am very pleased with the choices made by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in this cabinet shuffle,” stated Lavallée. I extend my congratulations … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples issued a statement on the ongoing mystery of the Bell of Batoche that is rumoured to be returning to its original home in Saskatchewan on June 21. "The Bell of Batoche is a time capsule which rings loudly for the truth, and its story compels Canadians to look back at … Read more
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Betty Ann Lavallée issued a statement in recognition of National Aboriginal History Month. The full statement is available online. Call 613-747-6022 x 202.
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples issued a statement in recognition of the five year anniversary of the historic apology from Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) about the treatment of Aboriginal Children in Indian Residential Schools. “As we all know, this was a sad chapter in the history of Canada, particularly when you look … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples said it strongly supports the passing of Bill S-2, Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act, to help ensure that individuals are treated equally and without discrimination in the case of a relationship breakdown or death of a spouse of common law partner. More information is available … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples national chief, Betty Ann Lavallée, issued a statement on Aboriginal Awareness Week (May 21-24, 2013). The full statement is available online. Call 613-747-6022 x 202.
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Betty Ann Lavallée issued a statement regarding the passing of Aboriginal leader Elijah Harper. The full statement is available online. Call 613-747-6022.
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples met in Winnipeg with provincial and territorial ministers of Aboriginal affairs and leaders from the five national Aboriginal organizations. National chief Betty Ann Lavallée focused her discussions on further actions that need to be taken to address the unique challenges and opportunities of Off-Reserve, Non-Status and Status Indians, Métis and Southern Inuit Aboriginal … Read more
