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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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Reminder: Support Indigenous-Led Advocacy! Our National Survey on the child welfare system is still open, but only for 4 more days!⌛

We’re seeking national participation to ensure the voices of Indigenous Peoples living off reserve are heard.

Take the survey here: abo-peoples.org/childandfami...
Reminder: Support Indigenous-Led Advocacy! Our National Survey on the child welfare system is still open, but only for 4 more days!⌛ We’re seeking national participation to ensure the voices of Indigenous Peoples living off reserve are heard. Take the survey here: https://abo-peoples.org/childandfamilysurvey/
November 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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This crisis demands more than words. Call for Justice 1.8 makes it clear: Canada must provide long-term, sustainable funding for MMIWG2S+ programs and services—funding that supports survivors, strengthens families, and empowers community-led solutions.

#MMIWG2S #NoMoreStolenSisters #EndGBV #Canada
Statistics show that 📊 Indigenous women and girls in Canada face the highest rates of femicide, accounting for 16% of all victims, and are 12× more likely to go missing or be murdered.
November 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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‼️November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of #16DaysOfActivism.

Statistics show that 📊 Indigenous women and girls in Canada face the highest rates of femicide and violence.

Action is crucial.📣

#HumanRights #Justice #MMIWG2S
November 25, 2025 at 5:11 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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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!
➡️ www.widjiwagan.abo-peoples.org
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