Tag: indigenous people

Over 1000 indigenous persons helped with various issues in 2023 – Min. Sukhai

Over 1000 indigenous persons helped with various issues in 2023 – Min. Sukhai

- January 15, 2024

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs’ Welfare Department has helped more than 1000 indigenous persons to resolve various matters concerning their ... Read More

Interfaith service held to usher in Amerindian Heritage Month

Interfaith service held to usher in Amerindian Heritage Month

- September 1, 2023

An interfaith service was held Thursday evening by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), ... Read More

Govt developing action plan to resolve Toshaos’ issues

Govt developing action plan to resolve Toshaos’ issues

- September 1, 2023

The government is currently developing an action plan to bring resolution to issues highlighted by Toshaos, during the National Toshaos ... Read More

Gov’t fully respects the rights of Indigenous people – Min. Sukhai reiterates

Gov’t fully respects the rights of Indigenous people – Min. Sukhai reiterates

- July 15, 2023

The government has reiterated its commitment, to adhering to the principle of free, prior and informed consent, when making decisions ... Read More

Tractor distribution in Amerindian villages to recommence this year

Tractor distribution in Amerindian villages to recommence this year

- May 7, 2023

- part of ongoing efforts to achieve food security The final batch of 20 tractors for distribution to Amerindian communities ... Read More

Guyana leading on world stage in development of Amerindians – Min. Sukhai

Guyana leading on world stage in development of Amerindians – Min. Sukhai

- May 5, 2023

Guyana has once again shown its leadership potential as a nation protecting and preserving the rights of its Indigenous people, ... Read More

Project launched to protect women, girls and Indigenous persons in Guyana

Project launched to protect women, girls and Indigenous persons in Guyana

- September 20, 2022

The Justice Education Society in collaboration with the Canadian government and the Home Affairs Ministry today launched their ‘Strengthening Justice ... Read More

CSO Programme provides stimulus for Amerindian Communities- Deputy Speaker Shuman

CSO Programme provides stimulus for Amerindian Communities- Deputy Speaker Shuman

- September 8, 2020

Leader of the Liberty and Justice Party and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Lenox Shuman says the reintroduction ... Read More

A Culture Preserved

A Culture Preserved

- September 4, 2019

DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Indigenous people from across Guyana congregated under the Benab in the compound of the ... Read More

The Craft of a People

The Craft of a People

- September 4, 2019

DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 If there is one thing the Indigenous people are known for, it is their ... Read More