Amerindian Peoples Association (APA)

18/06/2026

12/06/2026

Work matters, but so does making time to laugh, and that is exactly what APA's Governance Coordinator Graham Atkinson and Policy Officer Don Stoll are doing! A healthy balance between work and play doesn’t take away from productivity, but it gives us the energy and perspective to do our best.

Have a spectacular weekend!

10/06/2026

𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐠𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠!

This man takes his canoe out for a fishing trip on the Barama River in Moruca, Region One.

09/06/2026

Every swing of the axe helps keep our ancestral traditions alive. Firewood collection remains an essential part of Indigenous outdoor cooking, where food, community, and culture meet around the fire. Here, a young man in Chinoweing Village, Upper Mazaruni, prepares some firewood to cook meals for a meeting.

05/06/2026

On this World Environment Day, we reaffirm the importance of protecting our forests, rivers, and ecosystems, while respecting Indigenous land rights and stewardship. A healthy environment is essential for the well-being of present and future generations.

05/06/2026

The decision was made following a recent government outreach to the community, Toshao Alma Marshall of Kamarang-Warawatta, told Kaieteur News (KN).

Marshall said that during the Cabinet outreach, which included President Irfaan Ali, she produced documented evidence that the village council, in 2023, requested that the hospital be built on 10 acres of land but never received a response from the government.

She further stated that during the outreach she “clarified” and asked the president and other officials “to erase that false report… since I had the written permission in my hand.”

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The construction of the controversial Kamarang Hospital, Region Seven will proceed on the 10 acres of land allocated by the village council instead of 15 acres the government requested. The Village Council objected to the construction being done on the additional acreage because it is occupied by fa...

03/06/2026

Delegations from Amazon basin countries meet in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, to strengthen regional indigenous governance, analyze challenges facing the Amazon and build agreements that guide the joint work of our organizations ✊

Through dialogue, reflection, and collective decision-making, the Coordinating Council reaffirms the commitment of the Amazon’s indigenous peoples to defending territories, collective rights, and the future of the Amazon.

APA President Lemmel Thomas is attending the meeting. 🌿✊🏽

Amazon Unity

28/05/2026

READ MORE: https://apaguyana.com/apa-and-district-councils-strengthen-community-advocacy-through-gis-and-data-management-training/

27/05/2026

On the occasion of Eid ul Adha, the Amerindian Peoples Association extend our heartfelt wishes to all Guyanese, especially the Muslim community. May this sacred festival inspire unity, generosity and compassion. Eid Mubarak!

26/05/2026

As Guyana commemorates its 60th Anniversary of Independence, the Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) joins all Guyanese in celebrating this significant national milestone. This occasion offers us the opportunity to reflect on our collective journey as a nation, honour the sacrifices and achievements of those who came before us and renew our commitment to building a more just and inclusive Guyana.

From the coastland to the hinterland, from agriculture and education to public service, entrepreneurship, culture, and community leadership, generations of Guyanese have played a vital role in shaping our beautiful nation over the past six decades. We applaud the resilience, hard work, creativity, and determination of Guyanese from every community across the 83,000 square miles of our rich nation.

Guyana is truly a nation where our cultures are deeply woven and our loyalty, unquestionable. While we honour the contributions of every Guyanese, today, we recognize the contributions of our Indigenous Peoples to nationhood. We pay special tribute to the Indigenous Peoples of Guyana whose presence, knowledge, and stewardship have been foundational to the nation's development. Long before independence, our communities nurtured and protected the forests, rivers, savannahs, and mountains that continue to define Guyana’s rich natural heritage and contribute to the well-being of all Guyanese.

Our Peoples, to this day, continue to sustainably manage our rich biodiversity and forests which have helped preserve the unique identity and biodiversity that make Guyana known throughout the world. Our Peoples have been at the forefront of border communities, often the first line of defense and traditional knowledge holders of our deeply intertwined waterways, jungles and mountains.

As Guyana enters its seventh decade of independence, it is important that national development is grounded in respect for the rights, dignity, and aspirations of all peoples. True nationhood is strengthened when every citizen has an equal opportunity to participate in decision-making, benefit from development, and contribute to shaping the future of our country.

This 60th Independence Anniversary should inspire us to deepen our appreciation for the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our nation and to reaffirm our shared responsibility to safeguard Guyana’s democracy, environment, and social cohesion.

The Amerindian Peoples Association extends heartfelt congratulations to all Guyanese at home and in the diaspora. May this anniversary serve as a reminder of how far we have come together and of the work that remains to build a nation where every person is valued, every community is respected, and every generation can thrive.

Happy 60th Independence Anniversary, Guyana.