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Congress of Aboriginal Peoples

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Social Development: Indigenous issues
Geographic scope:	National
Country of activity:	Canada
Millennium Development Goals:	Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger Achieve universal primary education Promote gender equality and empower women Ensure environmental sustainability
Mission statement:	The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is one of the five National Indigenous Organizations that is recognized by the Government of Canada, Provincial and Territorial Governments, and the International Community. For over forty years, since 1971, CAP – formerly known as the Native Council of Canada- as a National Indigenous representative organization, has represented the interests of the Métis, off-reserve status Indians and non-status Indigenous peoples living in urban, rural, remote and isolated areas throughout Canada including the Inuit of Southern Labrador. Presently, over 80% of indigenous peoples across Canada live off-reserve.
Year established:	1971
Year of registration:	2004
Organizational structure:	-Board of Directors -National Chief -Vice-Chief -Chief Executive Officer
Number and type of members:	A total of 10 Provincial and Territorial Members
Affiliation with NGO networks:	N/A
Funding structure:	Grants from Governments
Funding structure other:	N/A

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