Congress of Aboriginal Peoples


	Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) CAP gets phone calls and emails everyday from people who have questions they hope we can answer. Naturally many of the same questions are asked over and over again by different people. The answers to some of these questions are presented below. Click on the question to go to the answer.

The Most Frequently Asked Questions to CAP
Am I an Aboriginal Person?	How do I trace/prove my Aboriginal ancestry?
I am an Aboriginal person who does not belong to any group, so who technically represents my interests on matters like Treaty Rights, employment opportunities, and various programs or services etc.?
How do I become a registered (Status) Indian?	Can I be registered under Bill C-31?
I am registered under Bill C-31, to what benefits am I entitled?	Do I have treaty rights if I am not a registered Indian?
How do I get a Metis status card?	What rights do Metis have?
How can I join CAP?	Is there an organization I can join in my area?
Does CAP have funding for ___________ ?	Does C.A.P. have scholarships for students?
Will a membership card allow me to work in the U.S.?	Do membership cards entitle me to hunt and fish?
Where can I learn about my Aboriginal cultural traditions?	How can I find an Aboriginal Elder?
What is the frequency that the Forgotten People is published?	Does CAP have a mailing list for the Forgotten People?
What is the fee for the Forgotten People?