Speaking Notes for Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Patrick Brazeau to the 7th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
(New York City, NY, USA - April 30, 2008) Available Here
Martin's Kelowna Accord "Fundamentally Flawed"
"Political Expediency" Doomed the Deal to Failure
(Ottawa, ON - April 17, 2008) View Press Release Here
Speaking Notes for Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Patrick Brazeau to the Senate Committee on Aboriginal Affairs - BILL C-292 - AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT THE KELOWNA ACCORD
(Ottawa, ON - April 15, 2008) Available Here
CAP Applauds Fairness of Proposed Matrimonial Property Rights Legislation
(Ottawa, ON - March 5, 2008) Available Here
Statement by Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Patrick Brazeau on the February 2008 Federal Budget
(Ottawa, ON - February 26, 2008) Available Here
Speaking Notes for Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Patrick Brazeau at the Launch of the CAP National Community-Based Health Research Project
(Ottawa, ON - February 5, 2008) Available Here.
Human Rights Commission on the Right Track
CAP Endorses Report, Supports Immediate Repeal of Section 67
(Ottawa, ON - January 28, 2008) Available Here
CAP Seeks To Answer "Where Does the Money Go?"
Government's Proactive Disclosure A First Step But More Answers Are Needed
(Ottawa, ON - January 17, 2008) In a spirit reflective of its determined pursuit towards accountability, transparency and responsibility in federal Aboriginal affairs... Continue Reading Press Release Here
Full Report Available Here
Statement by Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Patrick Brazeau on the National Day of Remembrance and Action On Violence Against Women
(Ottawa, ON - December 6, 2007) See Press Release Here
Opinion Editorial: Justice and human rights for all?
Throughout the world, Canada is widely recognized for its commmitment to democracy, freedom and the protection of human rights. Given this, it's so ironic that certain members of this country's parlimentarians aren't more eager to ensure that all of Canada's citizens share the same protection of their human rights. (Continue reading here.)
Passage of Rights Protection Legislation A Fitting Memorial For Fallen Aboriginal Women
(Ottawa, ON - December 5, 2007) See Press Release Here
National Chief Announces First National Health Careers Conference and Trade Show, February 21-24, 2008 in Winnipeg, Manitoba
(Ottawa, ON - December 5, 2007) See Press Release Here
Brazeau Urges Parliament to Move Immediately On Passage of Human Rights Protective Legislation
No need for further consultation or to deny threats to Aboriginal rights
(Ottawa, ON - December 4, 2007) See Press Release Here
Harper Government Offers Newfoundland MI'KMAQ Indian Status Without Reservation
(November 30, 2007 - St.Georges, NL) - See CAP Press Release Here
(November 30, 2007) - PM Harper's speaking notes available here.
Speaking Notes for Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Patrick Brazeau on the Federation of Newfoundland Indians Announcement
(St. Georges, NL - November 30, 2007)
Read Speaking Notes Here
Related: Indian and Northern Affairs Canada ~ Prime Minister's Office
CAP Applauds Introduction of Claims Resolution Legislation
Consultation with off-reserve membership and commitment to accountability are required, insists National Chief
(November 27, 2007 - Ottawa, ON) See Press Release Here
New CAP Affiliate: Ontario Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples (OCAP) Joins the CAP Family.
(November 23, 2007) See Joint News Release Here.
CAP National Chief Urges Canadians To Get Involved: The Time Is Now
(Ottawa, Ontario - November 13, 2007) Patrick Brazeau, National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, today urged Canadians to actively participate in Canada's democratic process in order to finally establish basic human rights for people who live under Canada's Indian Act.
Continue reading Press Release Here
CAP National Chief Calls For Educational Opportunity for Aboriginal Peoples Regardless of Status
Brazeau insists that all Aboriginal peoples be given the chance to 'learn and earn'
(Ottawa, ON - November 20, 2007) See Press Release Here
An Historic Annual General Assembly for the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP)
Delegates were fortunate to hear the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper deliver his first speech to an Aboriginal audience since becoming Prime Minister
Read CAP Issued Press Release Here
November 2, 2007 - PM Harper's Speaking Notes Available Here.
Lest We Forget: Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Participation In Remembrance Day Ceremonies
(Ottawa, ON - November 8, 2007) See Press Release Here
CAP Calls for an end to Discrimination of First Nations peoples governed by the Indian Act
National Chief Calls on Federal Government to re-introduce rights protection
(Ottawa, ON, October 12, 2007)
See Press Release - English - French
News Conference Speaking Notes Available Here.
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