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The national voice for off-reserve status and non-status Indians, Métis, and Southern Inuit Aboriginal Peoples.

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The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is inviting Indigenous Youth to submit holiday themed artwork for a chance to be featured on this year’s CAP Holiday Card.❄️

📅 Deadline: November 25, 2025
👧🏽 Eligibility: Ages 6–16 & PTO Member
📧 Submit: reception@abo-peoples.org
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is inviting Indigenous Youth to submit holiday themed artwork for a chance to be featured on this year’s CAP Holiday Card.❄️ 📅 Deadline: November 25, 2025 👧🏽 Eligibility: Ages 6–16 & PTO Member 📧 Submit: reception@abo-peoples.org The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is inviting Indigenous Youth to submit holiday themed artwork for a chance to be featured on this year’s CAP Holiday Card.❄️ 📅 Deadline: November 25, 2025 👧🏽 Eligibility: Ages 6–16 & PTO Member 📧 Submit: reception@abo-peoples.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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🌿 Help Shape Indigenous-Led Advocacy in Child & Family Services.

We want to hear from Métis, Status & Non-Status Indians, & Southern Inuit living off-reserve about their experiences.

💬 Anonymous & voluntary 🕐 Time: 15–20 minutes

➡️https://abo-peoples.org/childandfamilysurvey
November 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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National Chief Brendan Moore attended this morning’s Aboriginal Veterans #RemembranceDay Ceremony at the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument in Ottawa, honouring the courage, service, and sacrifices of Indigenous veterans across Canada.

#IndigenousVeterans #LestWeForget #Canada
National Chief Brendan Moore attended this morning’s Aboriginal Veterans #RemembranceDay Ceremony at the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument in Ottawa, honouring the courage, service, and sacrifices of Indigenous veterans across Canada. #IndigenousVeterans #LestWeForget #Canada National Chief Brendan Moore attended this morning’s Aboriginal Veterans #RemembranceDay Ceremony at the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument in Ottawa, honouring the courage, service, and sacrifices of Indigenous veterans across Canada. #IndigenousVeterans #LestWeForget #Canada
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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📢 Press Release: The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Raises Concerns Over Federal Budget 2025: Off-Reserve and Non-Status Indigenous Peoples Once Again Left Out

Read our press release here: abo-peoples.org/media

#IndigenousRights #Budget2025 #CAP #CDNPoli
📢 Press Release: The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Raises Concerns Over Federal Budget 2025: Off-Reserve and Non-Status Indigenous Peoples Once Again Left Out Read our press release here: https://abo-peoples.org/media #IndigenousRights #Budget2025 #CAP #CDNPoli
November 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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November 7th is
International Inuit Day | ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᐅᑉᓗᐊᓂ

Join in celebrating Inuit culture, language, and resilience. Explore events in your community to learn, connect, and honour the contributions of Inuit Peoples across Canada and beyond.

#InternationalInuitDay
November 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is inviting Indigenous Youth to submit holiday themed artwork for a chance to be featured on this year’s CAP Holiday Card.❄️

📅 Deadline: November 25, 2025
👧🏽 Eligibility: Ages 6–16 & PTO Member
📧 Submit: reception@abo-peoples.org
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is inviting Indigenous Youth to submit holiday themed artwork for a chance to be featured on this year’s CAP Holiday Card.❄️ 📅 Deadline: November 25, 2025 👧🏽 Eligibility: Ages 6–16 & PTO Member 📧 Submit: reception@abo-peoples.org
November 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples wants to hear from Métis, Status & Non-Status Indians, & Southern Inuit Peoples living off-reserve in Canada.

Your stories and insights will help better inform policy, research, and Indigenous-led advocacy.

Take our survey: abo-peoples.org/childandfami...
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples wants to hear from Métis, Status & Non-Status Indians, & Southern Inuit Peoples living off-reserve in Canada. Your stories and insights will help better inform policy, research, and Indigenous-led advocacy. Take our survey: https://abo-peoples.org/childandfamilysurvey
October 31, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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As Women’s History Month comes to a close, let’s take this final week to learn more while honouring the strength, resilience, and remarkable contributions of Indigenous women throughout Canada’s history.

#WomensHistoryMonth #IndigenousWomen #CanadaHistory
October 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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This #SmallBusinessWeek, explore our FREE course: Wìdjìwàgan: Tools for Social Innovation.

✨ Journey 1: Self
✨ Journey 2: Seeing
✨ Journey 3: Focus
✨ Journey 4: Relationships

👉 Ignite Your Vision, Empower Your Future.

EXPLORE OUR FREE COURSE TODAY!
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October 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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October 4th is the National Day of Action for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ Peoples.

Today and every day, we stand in solidarity with the families, survivors, and communities affected by the #MMIWG2S+ crisis in Canada.

#SistersInSpirit #NoMoreStolenSisters
October 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is pleased to announce the election of Randy Way as National Vice-Chief, following a successful 54th Annual General Assembly held in Ottawa, Ontario on September 26–27, 2025.

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The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Welcomes National Vice-Chief Randy Way, Marking Strength and Unity at 54th AGA abo-peoples.org/media
October 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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🧡National Day for Truth & Reconciliation🧡

Today & every day, we honour all the Indigenous children who never returned home, & the Survivors of residential schools, along with their families &communities.

#OrangeShirtDay #everychildmatters
#truthandreconciliation #NDTR
🧡National Day for Truth & Reconciliation🧡 Today & every day, we honour all the Indigenous children who never returned home, & the Survivors of residential schools, along with their families &communities. #OrangeShirtDay #everychildmatters #truthandreconciliation #NDTR Find out how you can get involved in meaningful ways below. 🧡 Reflect - Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report and reflect on what actions you can take today. 🧡 Learn - There are several free courses available online to learn about Indigenous Peoples and the importance of reconciliation. Example: Indigenous Canada program offered by the University of Alberta. 🧡 Wear Orange - On September 30th, wear orange to show support and solidarity for National Truth and Reconciliation Day. 🧡 Support - Find local Indigenous artisans, shops, programs, charities, nonprofits, or groups and find out how you can support them.
September 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Brendan Moore had a productive meeting today with the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs of Canada.
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Chief Brendan Moore had a productive meeting today with the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs of Canada, to discuss shared priorities and strengthen collaboration in support of off-reserve, status and non-status Indigenous peoples, Métis, and Southern Inuit across the country.
September 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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📚 BRIDGING THE GAP: Enhancing Cultural Safety for Indigenous Women in Canada’s Shelters.

📌 Read and share our publication to help raise awareness and support safer spaces for Indigenous women: 🔗 abo-peoples.org/publications/

#CongressOfAboriginalPeoples #IndigenousResearch
📚 BRIDGING THE GAP: Enhancing Cultural Safety for Indigenous Women in Canada’s Shelters. 📌 Read and share our publication to help raise awareness and support safer spaces for Indigenous women: 🔗https://abo-peoples.org/publications/ #CongressOfAboriginalPeoples #IndigenousResearch
September 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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📢 We’re Hiring!

Current Opportunities:
🔹 Health Policy Analyst (Policy & Research)
🔹 MMIWG2S+ Project Manager (Policy & Research)
🔹 Project Manager (Government Relations)

👉 Apply now: Abo-Peoples.org/Careers

#Ottawa #WeAreHiring
📢 We’re Hiring! Current Opportunities: 🔹 Health Policy Analyst (Policy & Research) 🔹 MMIWG2S+ Project Manager (Policy & Research) 🔹 Project Manager (Government Relations) 👉 Apply now: Abo-Peoples.org/Careers #Ottawa #WeAreHiring
August 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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📢 Request for Proposals 📢

The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is seeking proposals for two important initiatives:

1️⃣ Truth Telling Project – Documentary Production

2️⃣ Design & Development of Anti-Oppression Toolkit & Education Modules

📌 Learn more: abo-peoples.org/careers
📢 Request for Proposals 📢 The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is seeking proposals for two important initiatives: 1️⃣ Truth Telling Project – Documentary Production 2️⃣ Design & Development of Anti-Oppression Toolkit & Education Modules 📌 Learn more: https://abo-peoples.org/careers
August 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Dwight Dorey Youth Advocacy Award 2025 🎖️

RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENTS & YOUTH ADVOCACY AMONG INDIGENOUS YOUTH (15-29 YRS) AND ADULTS (30 YRS & UP)

To nominate someone or apply, visit:
➡️ capyouth.ca/ddyaa

DEADLINE TO APPLY: SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

#YouthAdvocacyAward #CongressOfAboriginalPeoples
Dwight Dorey Youth Advocacy Award 2025 🎖️ RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENTS & YOUTH ADVOCACY AMONG INDIGENOUS YOUTH (15-29 YRS) AND ADULTS (30 YRS & UP) To nominate someone or apply, visit: ➡️ capyouth.ca/ddyaa DEADLINE TO APPLY: SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 #YouthAdvocacyAward
August 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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6 Steps to Planning Your Career [FREE RESOURCE]

#DiscoverYourPotential

Looking for a one-stop shop on all things career planning related? The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program has the perfect website for you.

➡️ capskills.ca 📚🎓
August 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples National Youth Council (NYC) advocates on behalf of off-reserve Indigenous youth. The NYC is focused on addressing socio-economic issues affecting Indigenous Youth across Canada🌎. #InternationalYouthDay

Learn more by visiting: 🌐https://www.capyouth.ca
August 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Did you know? The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples has been a national voice for off-reserve Indigenous Peoples across Canada since 1971. Visit our website to learn more about our work and initiatives.
August 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Dwight Dorey Youth Advocacy Award 2025

RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENTS & YOUTH ADVOCACY AMONG INDIGENOUS YOUTH (15-29 YRS) AND ADULTS (30 YRS & UP)

To nominate someone or apply, visit: www.capyouth.ca/ddyaa

DEADLINE TO APPLY: SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
Dwight Dorey Youth Advocacy Award 2025 RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENTS & YOUTH ADVOCACY AMONG INDIGENOUS YOUTH (15-29 YRS) AND ADULTS (30 YRS & UP) To nominate someone or apply, visit: www.capyouth.ca/ddyaa DEADLINE TO APPLY: SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
August 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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🎉 Calling Indigenous Vendors in the Ottawa Area! 🧵🪶🎨

The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples invites Indigenous vendors to apply for a booth at our upcoming 54th Annual General Assembly.

📍 Downtown Ottawa, ON 📅 September 26 & 27 | 9AM – 5PM

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🎉 Calling Indigenous Vendors in the Ottawa Area! 🧵🪶🎨 The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples invites Indigenous vendors to apply for a booth at our upcoming 54th Annual General Assembly. 📍 Downtown Ottawa, ON 📅 September 26 & 27 | 9AM – 5PM ➡️ https://abo-peoples.org/aga-vendor-applications
July 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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July 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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🏠 From 1951–1992, the Indian Boarding Homes Program placed Indigenous children into private family homes across Canada to attend school.

If you were part of this program, you may be eligible for compensation.

🗓️ Claim Deadline: February 22, 2027

🔗 Learn more: boardinghomesclassaction.com
July 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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👏 The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) applauds the findings of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in its Concluding Observations on Canada’s combined second and third periodic reports.

🔗 Read more: abo-peoples.org/media
July 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM