Amerindians
"Indigenous peoples must overcome discrimination, marginalisation and exclusion from many activities by the state to give their lives full meaning, said former United Nations officer, Augusto Willemsen Diaz."
- Ministry plans massive extension of hinterland youth skills programme
January 17, 2016 - Village leaders more empowered to deal with Amerindian issues
April 10, 2007 - Poor mining regulations exacerbate harm to indigenous communities
March 7, 2007 - More Amerindian communities to get govt grant this year
February 22, 2007 - Ministry to crack down on those who swindle Amerindians
February 2, 2007 - Our dying languages
January 29, 2007 - Santa Cruz receives land title
January 12, 2007 - Amerindian communities getting more potable water
November 21, 2006 - First Nations
November 15, 2006 - Mazaruni Toshaus say mining damaging the environment
August 23, 2004 - Amerindian achievements
August 9, 2004 - Amerindian Affairs Ministry refutes media reports
July 16, 2004 - First graduates from only secondary school in Upper Mazaruni
July 16, 2004 - IDB funds training to bolster Amerindian leadership
July 13, 2004 - Archaic Act still holds sway over Amerindian Village Council
July 10, 2004 - St Cuthbert's Mission says it hardly gets state funds
July 10, 2004 - Mabaruma Settlement is the 2004 Amerindian Heritage Village
June 26, 2004 - Amerindian Affairs Ministry embarks on strategy formulation
June 8, 2004 - President makes historic visit to Region Nine
May 23, 2004 - President commits $50M to Region Nine communities
May 21, 2004 - GWI to follow up water woes in Region Nine
May 21, 2004 - Amerindians in the mainstream
May 18, 2004 - Baramita residents want follow-up medical attention
May 10, 2004 - Special plan for Amerindians in World Bank US$10M AIDS grant
May 9, 2004 - `We want our Ministry to be a model' - Minister Rodrigues
May 6, 2004 - Rural, hinterland communities to benefit most from health $$
April 19, 2004 - Guyana's indigenous population
April 13, 2004 - Rupununi women seeking markets for products
March 22, 2004 - Why is land important to Amerindian communities?
March 17, 2004 - Logging company brings light to hinterland communities
February 29, 2004 - Amerindian communities have not been forgotten - Nokta
February 29, 2004 - In-service teacher training launched at Mabaruma
February 28, 2004 - Agreement signed for leadership training in Amerindian communities
February 27, 2004 - Crime spree hits Amerindian village
February 24, 2004 - More views by Toshaos
February 22, 2004 - President presents 'absolute' land titles to Toshaos
February 21, 2004 - Representatives for Indigenous Peoples Commission elected
February 16, 2004 - Toshaos’ views on just-concluded conference
February 15, 2004 - Revised Amerindian Act to be passed this year, President tells Toshaos
February 14, 2004 - Poor security, lack of teachers major problems - Toshaos
February 14, 2004 - Amerindians and Guyana's development
February 13, 2004 - President Jagdeo to host reception for Toshaos
February 13, 2004 - President outlines Govt. policies on key Amerindian issues
February 12, 2004 - New project to focus on quality of life in Amerindian communities
January 27, 2004 - Amerindian development strategy project launched
January 22, 2004 - Kamarang Hospital recommissioned
January 14, 2004 - Kamarang District Hospital re-commissioned
January 14, 2004 - Herbal medicines and the indigenous peoples
December 14, 2003 - Guyanese Amerindian Sculpture exhibition extends to January
December 14, 2003 - Guyana allocated US$8M to upgrade hinterland education
December 9, 2003 - US$8M for hinterland education programme firmed up
December 6, 2003 - Amerindians display craft skills at leadership institute
December 6, 2003 - Move to put Amerindian languages in schools
November 25, 2003 - First Wai Wai community gets full electricity
November 10, 2003 - Archaic laws still govern Amerindian areas
November 8, 2003 - Village captain resigns over logging fees
November 4, 2003 - Rodrigues urges St Cuthbert’s residents to tell her about their concerns
October 30, 2003 - Amerindian heritage among the poets
September 28, 2003 - ‘Let us reflect on the struggles of all indigenous peoples’
September 23, 2003 - Exhibition captures significant Amerindian ritual
September 21, 2003 - Recognizing Amerindian culture
September 21, 2003 - Life in a typical Amerindian community
September 21, 2003 - Celebrating the culture of our Amerindian siblings
September 10, 2003 - Workshop discusses hinterland water strategy
September 8, 2003 - Honouring the people who gave this land its name
September 5, 2003 - Amerindians asked to ponder issue of integration during heritage month
September 3, 2003 - Celebrating Amerindian Heritage
September 3, 2003 - Revised Amerindian Act to spur indigenous development
September 2, 2003 - Amerindians should reflect on their condition
August 23, 2003 - Minister Rodrigues urges Orealla residents to cooperate with Village Council
August 23, 2003 - Amerindians must have say in mining practices
August 22, 2003 - Ministry of Amerindian Affairs provides scholarships for 60 students
August 13, 2003 - Hinterland campaign looks to nip cervical cancer in the bud
August 9, 2003 - Govt gets UNDP support for renewable energy project in hinterland
July 26, 2003 - Government addressing Poverty among Amerindians Health, Education, economic activities, major targets
July 6, 2003 - Amerindians must be free to form own council
June 27, 2003 - Conference seeks to push rights of indigenous peoples in Commonwealth
June 24, 2003 - Govt. seeking to make indigenous communities viable
June 24, 2003 - Protected areas, border security raised at Amerindian confab
June 13, 2003 - Gov’t has transparency questions over Toshaos conference
June 12, 2003 - Minister Rodrigues refutes Evening News story
June 13, 2003 - Toshaos form development council
May 31, 2003 - Indigenous village leaders must seek to serve rather than control
May 28, 2003 - Some Amerindian communities seeking titles, extensions
May 26, 2003 - Rodrigues updates London community on Government’s work among Amerindians
May 26, 2003 - Amerindian cancer project back on stream
May 25, 2003 - New law should empower the Amerindian
May 13, 2003 - CXC results show Amerindian students’ strength in Science, History
May 4, 2003 - New Amerindian hostel at Mahaicony opens
March 30, 2003 - Radio Paiwomak crackles across the Rupununi savannahs
March 27, 2003 - Technical team completes work in several areas
March 15, 2003 - Two hinterland students in delegation to attend World Water Forum in Japan
March 13, 2003 - Hinterland students in Guyana team for World Water Forum
March 13, 2003 - Region 9 residents to meet mining company over concession impact
March 12, 2003 - Amerindian leaders, Vannessa to further discuss Rupununi mining
March 5, 2003 - Book depicting 19th century Amerindians back in print
February 23, 2003 - Team gathering recommendations for new Amerindian Act
February 22, 2003 - Essequibo village goes solar
February 12, 2003 - Solar powered electricity launched in Bethany, Region Two
February 12, 2003 - Two Amerindians beaten by police -Fr Rodrigues
December 29, 2002 - Amerindian development accelerates this year
December 16, 2002 - Amerindian group slams memo on southern forest protected area
December 4, 2002 - GGMC and Amerindian communities working at enhancing relations
November 22, 2002 - Wai Wai piano set for tune-up
November 17, 2002 - No request received for extension of consultations
November 9, 2002 - Revision of Amerindian Act
November 6, 2002 - Factors to be carefully heeded
October 24, 2002 - Amerindian Affairs Minister says Heritage Month successful
October 9, 2002 - Reflections on Amerindian Heritage Month
October 1, 2002 - ‘Chief Rock’ spices up Amerindian heritage festivities
October 1, 2002 - Chairman Henry details Region Nine development plans
September 28, 2002 - Hinterland top CXC student urges dedication, hard work to achieve success
September 25, 2002 - Jagdeo opens library for Amerindian students
September 23, 2002 - President opens library in Amerindian hostel
September 21, 2002 - Region Nine preparing for Amerindian Heritage month celebrations
September 15, 2002 - Amerindian Heritage Month 2002 sports programme
September 15, 2002 - ‘What do we mean by Amerindian heritage?’
September 10, 2002 - Paying homage to Guyana’s aboriginal peoples
September 9, 2002 - Region Two Amerindian captains sworn in
September 9, 2002 - Refurbished Amerindian Hostel rededicated
September 8, 2002 - The Amerindian Act
September 6, 2002 - A collaborative effort could help
September 6, 2002 - A month for showcasing the rich culture, talents of Amerindians
September 6, 2002 - Message of unity, commitment marks Amerindian Month launching
September 3, 2002 - Honouring our collective heritage
September 2, 2002 - Rodrigues says Amerindian land demarcation process moving ahead
September 2, 2002 - Grand programme for Amerindian Heritage Month in Region Two
August 29, 2002 - President restates two-pronged policy for Guyana's first people
August 28, 2002 - Training of 27 facilitators for revised Amerindian Act kicks off
August 27, 2002 - Several activities planned for Amerindian Heritage Month
August 19, 2002 - Abuse of indigenous women increasing - La Rose
August 18, 2002 - Exploitation of Amerindians blamed on lack of jobs, opportunities
August 17, 2002 - Two Pomeroon Amerindian villages get ‘little parliaments’
June 24, 2002 - APA wants equal, full participation in Amerindian Act review
June 23, 2002 - The exploitation must be addressed
June 18, 2002 - Canada-based Guyanese Produces A-Z guide on Amerindians
June 16, 2002 - Amerindian group calls for Riversview to be included in Region Seven
June 2, 2002 - Tony James elected head of Amerindian People's Association
May 29, 2002 - Huge Amerindian delegation at Toronto's Guyana Independence Festival
May 28, 2002 - APA General Assembly starts today
May 25, 2002 - Award recognises combined efforts of Amerindian People’s Association - Jean La Rose
May 19, 2002 - Guyana-born author publishes guide on indigenous peoples
April 28, 2002 - Revision of Amerindian Act to be fully participatory
April 23, 2002 - Amerindian Ministry makes its position clear on Amerindian Act
April 23, 2002 - Solar electrification for Amerindian villages
April 17, 2002 - Indigenous bodies concerned about process to review Amerindian Act
April 14, 2002 - Rodrigues unveils strategy for Amerindian betterment
April 9, 2002 - Melville urges setting up of indigenous people's commission
March 31, 2002 - Jagdeo and Touchaus agree on principles to solve problems relating to Kaieteur National Park
March 24, 2002 - Amerindian unit Opens exhibition
March 19, 2002 - Region Two council to probe influx of female bar workers
March 14, 2002 - Amerindian Affairs Ministry taking its role seriously
February 18, 2002 - Ministry moves for effective feedback from Amerindian communities
February 7, 2002 - Santa Mission Library links community development to tourism
February 2, 2002 - Rodrigues gives assurance to continue Amerindian lands demarcation
January 14, 2002 - Amerindian land demarcation slowed last year - Rodrigues
January 13, 2002 - City Amerindian Hostel to get better student facilities
January 12, 2002 - $7.3M contract signed to repair Amerindian Hostel
December 19, 2001 - Commission to help Amerindians develop forest management plan
October 17, 2001 - Evita Walcott crowned Miss Amerindian Heritage
October 2, 2001 - Evita Walcott is Amerindian Heritage Queen
October 2, 2001 - The new Amerindian force in Guyanese art
September 30, 2001 - Affirming their place in modern society
September 28, 2001 - India wants Amerindians included in scholarship programme
September 24, 2001 - Sunset Birds III: Celebrating Amerindian Heritage Month
September 23, 2001 - A month to showcase the rich culture of the Amerindian people
September 5, 2001 - President vows to correct 'years of neglect' of Amerindians
September 4, 2001 - Celebrating Amerindian Heritage Month
September 3, 2001 - Including the Amerindians in colonial history
September 2, 2001 - Etauchingpang more of a success than anticipated - organisers
August 26, 2001 - Colourful start to Etauchingpang
August 12, 2001 - Donations flowing for Amerindian
August 10, 2001 - Amerindian cultural fest opens Saturday at the National Park
August 9, 2001 - Labba rampage threatens Amerindian communities
May 17, 2001 - $8.9M Chenapowu eco-tourism deal signed
May 11, 2001 - Meet Carolyn Rodrigues, new Minister of Amerindian Affairs
April 21, 2001 - Hinterland pollution reports alarm APA
February 11, 2001 - Not affiliated to any party - APA
February 6, 2001 - Indigenous rights a fundamental part of conservation
December 7, 2000 - Makushi women affirming their culture in words & pictures
December 3, 2000 - Amerindian Heritge Month an outstanding success
October 5, 2000 - Honouring their place in this nation
September 30, 2000 - Where are the Amerindians?
September 28, 2000 - PPP/Civic Government gives all Guyanese equal opportunity
September 23, 2000 - Scientific explorers from UK to visit Wai Wai community
September 21, 2000 - Amerindians in Micobie appeal to govt for land demarcation
September 20, 2000 - `No one will take your land'
September 17, 2000 - Amerindian women at critical historical point
September 15, 2000 - Celebrating Guyana's First People
September 10, 2000 - How can Amerindians become first-class citizens in their own land?
September 10, 2000 - Expressing pride in our history and culture
September 7, 2000 - They gave this land its name
September 4, 2000 - Paying homage to our Amerindian heritage
September 2, 2000 - DeSouza appeals for unity
September 2, 2000 - PPP/Civic administration gave this recognition to Amerindians
September 2, 2000 - Amerindian history and the schools
September 1, 2000 - Region Nine residents want Kanuku Mountains made a Protected Area
August 17, 2000 - Amending the Amerindian Act
August 6, 2000 - Lincoln Lewis slams `wanton abuse' of Amerindians
August 5, 2000 - Bill on rights of Amerindians inextended Kaieteur Park approved
July 29, 2000 - Youth development projects for Amerindian communities
July 28, 2000 - Book highlights problems mining causes in Amerindian communities
July 22, 2000 - The voice of Amerindians
July 14, 2000 - Amerindians file action against extension of Kaieteur National Park
July 13, 2000 - Government will continue to respect rights of the indigenous
May 15, 2000 - Indigenous people's group appeals for urgent review of Amerindian Act
May 9, 2000 - UNHRC statement on Guyana's Amerindian rights record misleading
April 23, 2000 - The UNHRC and Amerindian rights
April 23, 2000 - Amerindian dialect proposed for Region Nine nursery pupils
April 23, 2000 - Guyana not living up to Amerindian rights obligations
April 15, 2000 - Amerindian Rights centre launched
March 27, 2000 - The Amerindian vote
March 22, 2000 - Amerindians not consulted on issues
March 21, 2000 - Around 60% of Amerindian children have access to secondary education
March 10, 2000 - Amerindian captains welcome Prince Charles
February 29, 2000 - Mash 2000
February 21, 2000 - PM to address Amerindians' environmental concerns
February 20, 2000 - De Souza to battle illegal sale of alcohol to Amerindians
February 16, 2000 - Amerindians query delay on protected areas project
February 13, 2000 - Amerindians urge end to defacing of sacred site
February 8, 2000 - More Amerindian projects on SIMAP front burner
January 4, 2000 - Amerindian group seeks meeting with President on Beal deal
December 7, 1999 - Amerindian leaders pledge continued support to economic drive
December 2, 1999 - Government drafts guidelines on Amerindian affairs
October 28, 1999 - Amerindians hold five-day heritage activity at Lethem
October 2, 1999 - Amerindians urged to emulate Grameen Bank
October 1, 1999 - DeSouza, Amerindian leaders differ on policy issues
September 30, 1999 - Assuring aboriginals of their place in the community of nations
September 6, 1999 - Amerindians preparing for 600-mile land rights march to Georgetown
August 23, 1999 - Amerindians plan "awareness" march
August 12, 1999 - An interior policy
July 15, 1999 - 55,000 Amerindians targeted in Amazon poverty alleviation
June 25, 1999 - 'Indigenous peoples must overcome discrimination'
June 21, 1999 - The Amerindian conference
May 30, 1999 - Flag hoisted in Umana Yana compound
May 27, 1999
Challenges to and Opportunities for Profit Without Plunder: Conflicts over Amerindian Lands and RightsResolution of the Guyanese Organization of Indigenous Peoples in support of the Indigenous Peoples of the Morvica Reservation in Guyana Investigation of the potential for the utilisation of traditional ecological knowledge in the development of community-based resource management and conservation strategies in Guyanese Amerindian communities, with particular reference to human-animal interactions.
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