The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is encouraging all Canadians to support Red Dress Day and the 231 Calls for Justice, produced by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. “This issue has the world’s attention,” says CAP National Youth Representative Jessica Savoy. “Canada should be reminded of the United Nation’s Declaration … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is profoundly disappointed in the recent sentencing of Green Party Deputy Leader and Guardian for the Da’naxda’xw/Awaetlala First Nation, Angela Davidson, also known as “Rainbow Eyes” on April 24 in Nanaimo, B.C. “This is not the outcome we have hoped for,” said CAP National Chief Elmer St. Pierre. “The Canadian justice … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is disappointed to see a total disregard of urban Indigenous issues in the federal governments’ 2024 budget. Despite ongoing reconciliation rhetoric, Ottawa is unwilling to make the necessary investments to ensure our people aren’t left behind. “It’s been almost ten years of promises and assurances that Indigenous issues will … Read more
Despite an unfavourable outcome, the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is inspired by a recent Supreme Court of Canada ruling involving a status First Nations woman living off-reserve, who was denied the right to run for council in her home community of Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, in the Yukon Territory. “While the federal government touts the importance of … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples proudly stands in solidarity with Indigenous women, celebrating their resilience, strength, and invaluable contributions to their communities as we observe International Women’s Day. Throughout this celebration, The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples pauses to pay respect and honour to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ individuals. Their lives, stories, and … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is shocked and saddened by the shameful actions of government officials and security at the MMIWG2S+ FPT meeting at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa Feb. 8. “Security from the Shaw Centre physically tried to block our elders and youth from drumming and praying outside of the meeting—I guess only certain Indigenous Peoples are a … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is delighted after the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal agreed that the province attempted to arbitrarily strip the inherent hunting and gathering rights from four members of the Native Council of Nova Scotia. “This decision affirms that no matter where a Mi’kmaq person lives in Nova Scotia, their rights will … Read more
On Jan. 10, Edmonton Police arrested Indigenous journalist Brandi Morin, as part of a violent raid on homeless encampments in the city. While reporting on the police attack, she was charged with “obstruction of a peace officer”, and was impeded from doing her job as a journalist on her Territory and suffered injuries during the … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples engaged with MPs this week, delivering an urgent message – urban Indigenous issues must be at the front and centre of polices and legislation moving forward. “Despite declaring that reconciliation is a top priority, too many issues that affect our people simply aren’t being addressed and CAP plans to remind … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is trying to make sense of baseless attacks by the Metis National Council (MNC) while the organization itself is being lambasted by its own people. Last week in a press release, MNC President Cassidy Caron expressed her “strong” support for Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and its policy of lateral violence against … Read more
