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.

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, but don’t know what to do. This toolkit was created as a response to this need for support and guidance. It is a resource for small- and medium-sized businesses to help people like you develop practical, actionable plans to advance reconciliation in your business thinking, planning and practices.

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Reconciliation Toolkit for Business Leaders

Widjiwagan - Tools for Social Innovation

For social innovation to truly impact the world, it must embrace the voices of Indigenous communities. Indigenous perspectives are crucial in shaping a world, planet, and society that can coexist harmoniously. 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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Widjiwagan - Tools for Social Innovation

Indigenous Skills and Employment Training

** 2024-2025 OPEN CALL FOR SKILLS TRAINING PROJECT PROPOSALS – 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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MMIWG 2SLGBTQQIA+ 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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