Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP)
Canadian National Indigenous Organization
The national voice for off-reserve Indigenous Peoples since 1971.
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples represents the interests of Métis, status and Non-status Indians, and Southern Inuit Indigenous People living off-reserve in Canada. CAP is one of five National Indigenous Representative Organizations recognized by the Government of Canada.
A partial table cannot deliver justice for Indigenous people
As governments meet to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, excluding off-reserve and non-status Indigenous Peoples weakens both justice and public safety. By keeping the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples out of key meetings, the government is saying the well-being of our people does not matter, writes National Chief Brendan Moore. -The Hill Times
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2025 Annual General Assembly
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples 54th Annual General Assembly will be held September 26-27, 2025 in Ottawa, ON. An election for the CAP National Vice-Chief will occur at this year's assembly.
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Widjiwagan - Tools for Social Innovation
The following three courses are crafted to empower Indigenous individuals passionate about social innovation, and to equip other stakeholders in government, finance, and innovation with the tools to effectively support and collaborate with Indigenous innovators.
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Reconciliation Toolkit For Business Leaders
Over the last few years, the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) has heard from business leaders across the country, telling us they want to help advance reconciliation. This toolkit was created as a response to this need for support and guidance. It is a resource for businesses to develop practical, actionable plans to advance reconciliation in your business thinking, planning and practices.
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Indigenous Skills and Employment Training
Through the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) program, CAP provides assistance and funding for training and skills development to Aboriginal Peoples living off-reserve.
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MMIWG2S+ Action
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Unveiling Truths: A MMIWG Commemoration Project
Indigenous women and girls are leaders and valued members of their communities. For decades they have been going missing, and many have been murdered.
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