CAP National Youth Council

The application deadline is Monday, September 9th, 2024!

For more information or to apply, please visit:
www.capyouth.ca/ddyaa

May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

It’s time for and recognition of the fundamental human rights for all.

Prior to settler contact, Indigenous Peoples had diverse interpretations of gender and sexuality. There was a shared understanding that individuals could hold many expressions of gender and Two-Spirit peoples—meaning people who hold both masculine and feminine spirits—were embraced and valued. They held important roles as teachers, knowledge-keepers, healers, herbalists, child minders, spiritual leaders, interpreters, mediators and artists.

Learn more:
unveilingtruths.ca/mmiwg2s/2slgbtqqia

Yesterday was ‼️ The National Day of Awareness For Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit+ Peoples. 🫶🏼

We wear red to honour and remember ALL the missing and murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ Individuals.

Even though the day has passed let’s continue to stand together, raise awareness, and demand action for justice and change in Canada!

Learn more about the + crisis in Canada by exploring CAP's MMIWG Commemoration Project⬇️

➡️unveilingtruths.ca

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🚨It's National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, & 2S+ Individuals.

📢Learn how you can take action & be part of demanding change to end the ongoing genocide against Indigenous Peoples.

Resources:

231 Calls for Justice ➡️ www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Calls_for_Justice.pdf

Unveiling Truths ➡️ https://unveilingtruths.ca/mmiwg2s
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Jessica Savoy, CAP National Youth Representative and José Francisco Calí Tzay, UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples at

CAP Holiday Art Showcase!

Submit your art for the chance to be featured on this year's CAP holiday card!

Accepting submissions from artists aged 4-16!

Wonderful opportunity to share your passion for art and the holidays!

We look forward to seeing all the amazing work!

CPA Vitrine d'art!

Soumettez votre art pour avoir la chance d’être présenté sur la carte de vacances de CPA de cette année !

Accepter les soumissions d’artistes âgés de 4 à 16 ans !

Merveilleuse occasion de partager votre passion pour l’art et les vacances !

Nous sommes impatients de voir tout le travail incroyable !

Today we celebrate Indigenous peoples across turtle island. Today recognizes the contributions and cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples to the history of turtle island.

As youth, one of the best ways we can celebrate and contribute is by learning our stories, speak to family and elders, learn as much as we can to pass on to future generations. Youth of today will become the leaders of tomorrow.

Take the day and celebrate our identity, our resiliency, and our strength.

Today we celebrate our friends, family, and loved ones. Today we support those in the LGBTQQIA2S+ community and strive to be partners and allies by taking time to learn and educate.

Through love and understanding we can work to end homophobia, transphobia and biphobia.

Please check out our website for more information and to learn how to join the rainbow allyship public workshops being offered through May and June.

In a continuous effort to improve the housing conditions of Indigenous peoples living off-reserve, CAP is currently conducting a survey to help better understand the diverse housing experiences of Indigenous peoples living off-reserve and to inform the creation of programs that provide affordable and quality housing for all. We are hoping you have some time to complete this 10–20 minutes survey, and you are also encouraged to share this survey with your networks.

To participate, please click here or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://singuser47c2ab08.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb5Ifvggg0ye81E

Participation is optional and anonymous, but you will be given the option to enter a random draw for a chance to win a $1000, $250, or $100 cash prize to thank you for your participation.

Final Deadline to fill out the survey is April 10, 2023!

All information shared is confidential and will only be shared as aggregate data.

CAP Housing Survey Welcome to the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) Housing Survey! Your participation in this survey will support CAP to better understand the housing conditions of off-reserve Indigenous people and non-Indigenous people in Canada.

New gender equity project launching, running March 24th and 25th!

Come and join us online for virtual presentation and workshop on gender equity among Indigenous youth on turtle island, learn how we can build better communities using traditional values where everyone has a place in the circle.

All are welcome to join, registration link is below.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uc--spjMqEtOa57uadP61bUiK59bzmxQx

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres is hosting two virtual traditional teachings on February 7th and 28th for youth aged 16-29.

This project aims to facilitate knowledge on healthy to***co use.

We thank the OFIFC for allowing us to share this wonderful opportunity!

Registration links below!

Tuesday, February 7, 2023:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModOurrjMuHdfyEPx3wMBdqNXjeZkKkA0Z

Tuesday, February 28, 2023:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAscO2rrjsjHtMV5HAJXUDddnv-RuQTecUs

Last chance to register!

This Gender Symposium will be a platform to develop tools and resources that will help organizations develop policies and programs to advance gender equality and the rights of Indigenous women and girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples in Canada.

Starting soon!
Nov 14, 2022 10:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Since the First World War, Canada has taken part in major conflicts across the world in both combat and peacekeeping roles. In each of these roles, there have been Indigenous service members taking part front and center. Today is dedicated to recognizing the contributions and sacrifices indigenous veterans have made to Canada's war efforts and peacekeeping missions over the years. We remember and honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and we are grateful and thankful for those who continue to serve.

ᖁᕕᐊᓱᒋᑦᑎ ᓄᓇᕐᔪᐊᕐᒥ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᐅᓪᓗᖓᓂ
Happy International Inuit Day!
Help amplify the voices of Inuit peoples across Canada!
Take some time today to celebrate and learn about Inuit culture in Canada!

Happy Halloween! Have fun trick or treating and enjoy all the costumes, candy, and scary movies!

Join us this holiday season and participate in CAP's holiday art showcase! Submit your art for a chance to be featured on this year's CAP holiday card!

Currently accepting submissions from children aged 5-12.

Laat day to nominate for the Dwight Dorey Youth Advocacy Awards!

If you know someone who has been an advocate for Indigenous youth or wish to apply yourself, visit capyouth.ca/ddyaa and fill out a nomination form today!

Deadline to apply is today!

Only a few days left to nominate for the Dwight Dorey Youth Advocacy Awards!

If you know someone who has been an advocate for Indigenous youth or wish to apply yourself, visit capyouth.ca/ddyaa and fill out a nomination form today!

Deadline to apply is September 9th!

Applications for the 2022 Dwight Dorey Youth Advocacy Awards are now open!

If you know someone who has been an advocate for Indigenous youth or wish to apply yourself, visit capyouth.ca/ddyaa and fill out a nomination form!

Deadline to apply is September 9th

Today is an opportunity to learn, listen, and reflect on the deep, enduring, and positive impact First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Urban Indigenous peoples have on culture, community, environmental protection and more. We honour all the lives lost and those impacted by the discoveries of hundreds of unmarked graves on the grounds of residential schools, and recognize there is much work that needs to be done to truly move towards reconciliation.

The 2022 Ontario Summer Indigenous Games needs YOU! 👀

The games are approaching fast, and in order to make this event a reality, we rely on the support from amazing volunteers. If you're interested in giving your time to support this up-and-coming generation of athletes, register now!

The deadline to register as a volunteer is July 11, 2022.

Visit https://osig.iswo.ca/

National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, which has held deep cultural, historical, and spiritual significance for many Indigenous peoples and communities for generations. Today we celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and acknowledge that there is much more work to do on the important journey to reconciliation.

Join us Thursday at 1PM EST as we partner with for an Instagram LIVE Q&A. This event will discuss how to best support our gender creative youth!

Happy Father's Day to the strong and powerful fathers and father figures who are shaping the lives of our young people today!

Join us TODAY at 1PM EST as we partner with Niizh Manidook Hide Camp for an Instagram LIVE Q&A. We will discuss everything from hide tanning, reclaiming cultural spaces as 2spirits, and more!

World Oceans Day reminds us of the major role oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our Planet, a major source of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere. We have only One Ocean, One Climate, and One Future – Together.

To learn more on how to best protect our oceans and sustainably use marine resources, visit:
https://worldoceanday.org/
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La Journée mondiale des océans nous rappelle le rôle majeur des océans dans la vie de tous les jours. Ils sont les poumons de notre planète, une source majeure de nourriture, de médicaments et une partie essentielle de la biosphère. Nous n'avons qu'un seul océan, un seul climat et un seul avenir - ensemble.

Pour en savoir plus sur la meilleure façon de protéger nos océans et d'utiliser durablement les ressources marines, visitez :
https://worldoceanday.org/

TOMORROW: Exploring Healthy Masculinities. Join us on Instagram LIVE at 1PM EDT https://bit.ly/3NKJZdA

Join us Thursday at 1PM EDT as we partner with White Ribbon for an Instagram LIVE Q&A. This event will explore the work White Ribbon does, what healthy masculinities look like, and how to avoid “toxic masculinity.”