Representing the Interests of Aboriginal Peoples living Off-Reserve Since 1971.
Meet the Chief and Vice Chief
The National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is Ms. Betty Ann Lavallée, CD, (Ret’d), a status off-reserve Mi’kmaq woman who has worked all her adult life in non-traditional roles. National Vice-Chief, Ron Swain was raised in Swan Lake Manitoba, located 160 kms south-west of Winnipeg Manitoba. Ron is currently raising 3 children in Bruce Mines Ontario.
Harry Daniels – Historic Court Ruling!
Landmark Court Ruling by the Federal Court on January 8, 2013 affirms the Position of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples that Metis and Non-Status are Indians under the Constitution. The Federal Court Action was launched in 1999 by Harry Daniels, Leah Gardner and the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples. This decision is expected to have a significant impact on the relationship between the Government of Canada and the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada living off-reserve. (Read The Decision Here)
CAP’s National Youth Council!
The National Youth Council (CAP NYC) is a group of Provincial Youth Representatives from across Canada who advocate on behalf of the concerns and interests of off-reserve Aboriginal Youth at the national level. The Youth Council is spearheading the “Find Your Voice ” Congress of Aboriginal Peoples’ Youth Project to encourage Aboriginal Youth to learn more about civic affairs.
(Ottawa) May 17, 2013 – Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief, Betty Ann Lavallée CD (Ret’d), issued the fo…
Good morning everyone. It is a pleasure to be here on traditional territory of the Plains Cree to speak to you about the…
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Good morning Chair Lamothe and committee members. It is a pleasure to be here on the trad…
Hello – Good afternoon to all who have gathered here today in Toronto. It is a pleasure to be here to introduce the Cong…