The federal and provincial governments have decided to exclude the voices of urban Indigenous Peoples at their annual justice meeting with National Indigenous leaders. “CAP has reached out to both federal and provincial leaders hoping to share the unique challenges urban Indigenous Peoples face when dealing with the Canadian justice system – to no avail,” said CAP National … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is profoundly disappointed that federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Justice have decided yet again to exclude the voices of urban Indigenous people at their annual meeting with National Indigenous leaders. “This government has preached the importance of inclusion and reconciliation, but its actions do not reflect those commitments,” said CAP National Chief Elmer St. Pierre. “CAP and … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) shareed urban Indigenous concerns about climate change at a meeting of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment, in the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, Yukon. “CAP was pleased to join other NIO’s (National Indigenous Organization’s), to share our vital knowledge and wisdom needed to fight climate change,” says CAP National … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is urging federal and provincial environment ministers to take immediate action on climate change. “Canada, at all levels, must recognize that we are experiencing a human-caused climate crisis, and that Indigenous Peoples, low-income persons, women, and youth are the most impacted,” says CAP National Chief Elmer St. Pierre. “The … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is excited to hear Michelle O’Bonsawin has been appointed to Canada’s top court. O’Bonsawin, who is an Abenaki member of the Odanak First Nation, is the first ever Indigenous person to sit on the Supreme Court of Canada. “CAP is encouraged to know that O’Bonsawin will help balance Canada’s top … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is urging all those randomly selected to take part in the Indigenous Peoples Survey conducted by Statistics Canada and share vital information that will help sculpt policies throughout the country. “The Indigenous Peoples Survey is an important tool that helps identify the challenges and issues Indigenous people face from coast … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is pleased to hear Pope Francis apologize for the countless atrocities the Catholic church inflicted on Indigenous Peoples at residential schools. “This a significant first step towards reconciliation and acknowledging the intergenerational trauma residential schools have had on Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island,” says CAP National Chief Elmer St. Pierre. … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is putting urban Indigenous issues front and centre at the Council of Federation meeting in Victoria B.C. “The vast majority of Indigenous Peoples now live in urban centres where programs and supports are severely lacking,” says CAP National Chief Elmer St. Pierre. “MMIWG, a lack of housing, poverty and the … Read more
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is disturbed by a proposed bill excluding the voice of urban Indigenous Peoples across the country. Bill C-29 looks to address the 94 calls to action released by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2015. Currently, the legislation would create a council comprised of several directors but only three positions for National … Read more
On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is encouraging all Canadians to celebrate the hundreds of Indigenous Nations that have flourished on this land for thousands of years. “Despite a history of colonialism and prejudice, Indigenous Peoples have maintained their cultures and traditions,” says CAP National Chief Elmer St. Pierre. “Today … Read more
