The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) stated that they are “appalled that the federal government is continuing its divisive policies by excluding CAP from the upcoming National Indigenous-Federal-Provincial-Territorial (IFPT) Roundtable on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People, scheduled for January 29-30, 2025, in Ottawa.” CAP National Chief Brendan Moore commented, “The issue of MMIWG2S+ … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is deeply disappointed to be uninvited and excluded again from participation at the upcoming National Indigenous-Federal-Provincial-Territorial Roundtable on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People. CAP National Chief Brendan Moore commented, “This exclusion perpetuates the politicization of MMIWG discussions and denies CAP’s unique voice on behalf of off-reserve, non-status, Southern … Read more
On this Indigenous Veterans Day, CAP is encouraging all Canadians to remember the contributions and sacrifices Indigenous veterans have made for this country. “Despite Canada’s treatment of Indigenous Peoples, thousands of veterans answered the call of war – leaving behind their families and communities,” says CAP National Chief Brendan Moore. “Many never returned home, and … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is heartbroken to learn that Justice Murray Sinclair, former chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, has passed away at the age of 73. “Justice Sinclair spent his lifetime fighting for his people, truth and justice,” says CAP National Chief Brendan Moore. “His years of determination helped expose millions of … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is calling on all levels of government to immediately begin implementing all 231 Calls for Justice produced by the National Inquiry five years ago. “After hearing the heartbreaking stories and figures five long years ago, only a handful of calls have been addressed – that’s deplorable,” says CAP National … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples announce that Brendan Moore has been elected the new National Chief of the organization. Call 613-286-9828.
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is calling on federal and provincial governments to immediately take concrete action to address the shocking number of Indigenous people incarcerated, and the deplorable treatment they face while in prison. “From racism, violence and a lack of cultural supports, the prison system is just another way to oppress our people,” … Read more
After over 20 years of participation, representatives of the Congress of Aboriginal People (CAP) have been denied a seat at the Women and Gender Equity (WAGE) Canada meeting held on July 23 at the Delta Winnipeg Hotel. CAP is profoundly shocked and dismayed by the treatment of our representatives by the federal government’s Federal-Provincial-Territorial meeting for … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples encourages all Canadians to spend National Indigenous Peoples Day reflecting on the history and contributions of our people, but also the path forward towards reconciliation. “June 21 is a time to put emotions and divisions aside and work together to ensure all Canadians can prosper,” said CAP National Chief Elmer St. Pierre. “Despite a … Read more
This week, the Manitoba Métis Federation and the Chiefs of Ontario hosted an “Indigenous Identity Theft Summit” in Winnipeg for Indigenous groups who “have concerns about the wholesale theft of their respective identities by those seeking to use them for their own purposes or gains”. This is ironic coming from the MMF, who have been regularly changing the … Read more
