Congress of Aboriginal Peoples - Affiliate Organizations

Affiliate Organizations

Also known as provincial/territorial organizations, or PTOs,CAP has affiliate Aboriginal organizations in Canada's respective provinces and territories, who chose CAP to represent them at a National level. Each organization holds its own Constitution and By-laws, as well are individually funded through Government of Canada programs. CAP's By-laws only allow one organization per province or territory. Each PTO has membership policies, and CAP does not have individual memberships. CAP also provides some funding to the organizations, although the kinds of programs and services, as well as the amount of funding available, varies considerably for each province or territory. Each PTO must be in good standing in order to attend the Congress's Annual General Assembly, normally held each Fall. Affiliate organizations also are required to provide proof of being an organization and in good standing. Each PTO also has a respective provincial Chief and President, who make up the Board of Directors for CAP. The following is a list of the organizations that associate with CAP, as of November 21, 2012:

• Aboriginal Affairs Coalition of Saskatchewan
• Alliance Autochtone du Quebec Inc
• Federation of Newfoundland Indians (Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band)
• Labrador Métis Nation, (Nunatukavut)
• New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council
• Native Council of Nova Scotia
• Native Council of Prince Edward Island
• Ontario Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples
• United Native Nations Society (British Columbia)