Archive for June, 2012

Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Encourages Canadians to Join Aboriginal Peoples in Celebrating National Aboriginal Day on June 21, 2012

OTTAWA (June 19, 2012) – June 21, 2012 marks the day when thousands of Aboriginal Peoples and Canadians across the country will celebrate Canada`s National Aboriginal Day.  “This day celebrates the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of Aboriginal peoples in Canada,” National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP), Betty Ann Lavallée, [...]

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Dwight A. Dorey, MA National Vice-Chief – Standing Senate Committee on National Finance – Part 4, Division 46 of Bill C-38, specific to the proposed amendments to the First Nations Land Management Act

Ottawa, Ontario - June 13, 2012 Good Afternoon Chairman Day and committee members. It’s an honour and privilege to speak to you on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Peoples. It is also a privilege to be here today with Chief Robert Louie, Chair of the Lands Advisory Board and Chief Austin Bear, Chair of the [...]

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National Chief Betty Ann Lavallée – Presentation at the New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council Annual General Meeting

June 2012 Bonjour ~ Hello ~ Kwe Welcome to the Annual General Meeting of the New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council. I am the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples’ National Chief, Betty Ann Lavallée. This has been another wonderfully challenging year at the Congress – and we have been actively pushing forward. It is an honour to [...]

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