The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is calling for a national discussion about the "misconceptions" that Aboriginal Peoples face. National chief Betty Ann Lavallée said the goal is to educate and separate the facts from the fiction. Lavallée added that the congress wants people to have a better understanding of the facts regarding Aboriginal history and … Read more
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National chief Betty Ann Lavallée and vice-chief Dwight Dorey issue a joint statement concerning Justin Bieber’s recent comments in the August edition of Rolling Stone Magazine that Aboriginal Peoples get free gas. Lavallée said the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples feels that it is important to clear up misconceptions caused by statements made … Read more
National chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Betty Ann Lavallée and vice-chief Dwight Dorey will join with Canadian premiers in Lunenburg, NS, at the annual Council of Federation meetings to discuss the issues facing Aboriginal Peoples who live off-reserve. Lavallée said she hopes that the premiers are listening, because the fact is that Aboriginal … Read more
Vice-chief Dwight Dorey will meet with stakeholders in the downtown East-Side of Vancouver, who advocate on behalf of Aboriginal Peoples living off-reserve. Central to the theme of the Western Tour will be the opportunity to discuss issues such as health, housing, violence against women, skills training, and the lack of employment opportunities and education services … Read more
National vice-chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Dwight Dorey began his Western Canada Tour in Winnipeg on July 9, 2012. Dorey met with various Manitoba stakeholders, including the Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres. Among the issues raised, was the effect that the new mortgages rules could have on Aboriginal Peoples living off-reserve. Dorey said that … Read more
June 21, 2012 marks the day when thousands of Aboriginal Peoples and Canadians across the country will celebrate Canada`s National Aboriginal Day. National chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Betty Ann Lavallée said this day celebrates the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Activities for National Aboriginal Day … Read more
National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Betty Ann Lavallée said that the commitments for Aboriginal development in the latest federal budget are a good start in a new era of relations with Ottawa. The budget commits to spending $275 million for three years for education on reserves and another $27 million over two … Read more
National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Betty Ann Lavallée congratulates Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, QC) as the new leader of the New Democratic Party. The congress looks forward to meeting with the new leader of the official opposition to discuss the important issues to the off-reserve Aboriginal Peoples of Canada. Call 613-292-3585.
National Chief Betty Anne Lavallée said that the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples has taken an important first step on the path to a full overhaul of federal policy governing Indian Act amendments, education, health, governance and economic development. Lavallée said that after so many false starts and broken promises, she's very optimistic Aboriginal peoples are … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples issued a statement urging off-reserve Aboriginal Peoples to participate in the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey. The Aboriginal Peoples Survey is a national survey that provides data on the social and economic conditions of the off-reserve Aboriginal Peoples in Canada. The survey is also used by Aboriginal organizations to provide feedback … Read more
