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fiduciary responsibilities to Mtis, and non-status Indians living off-reserve, under section 91(24) of the
Constitution Act, 1867.
In January 2016, another meeting was quietly arranged with federal, provincial and territorial health
Ministers in Vancouver. NWAC and CAP were excluded and not invited to participate in the Health
Accord discussions, where we should have been because of the poor health status of Aboriginal men and
women, regardless of where they live.
At a meeting held on December 16, 2015, the Prime Minister reiterated the Federal Governments
commitment to include all five NAOs in high-level discussions pertaining to Indigenous issues.
Undoubtedly, climate change is an issue that will affect both on and off-reserve Indigenous peoples for
generations to come. Furthermore, Aboriginal women have always been regarded as the protectors of the
water. This is a matter and responsibility they take seriously and must be included in discussions that will
affect them as the mothers or our nations. NWAC and CAP represent an important and growing
population who are at forefront of the battle against climate change. It is extremely important that all
Indigenous voices are heard and not just a select few.
As official leaders, we have decided that we will be in Vancouver to take part in these important
discussions. Our collective responsibility is to ensure that all Indigenous peoples are represented during
these talks. We ask for your support regarding this urgent matter and we intend to hold the Prime Minister
accountable to his commitment of inclusion as he indicated below:
Canadas Indigenous peoples have a sacred relationship with the Earth. Their unique perspective
will help guide us in developing policies that ensure our land, air and water are protected for
future generations.
- Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Respectfully,
Dwight Dorey, MA
National Chief
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples
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