APA honours longstanding members during its 2024 AGM
The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) Secretariat honoured several distinguished members on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Mirage Banquet Hall in Georgetown. The recognition highlighted the invaluable contributions and dedication of founding and longstanding members from various regions across Guyana.
These individuals have played a pivotal role in advancing Indigenous Peoples’ rights and supporting the APA’s work over the years. Their efforts have significantly contributed to strengthening Indigenous representation, promoting land rights, and preserving cultural heritage.
The list of awardees are as follows:
Honoured Awardees:
- Tony James – Aishalton Village, Deep South Rupununi
- Lawerence Anselmo – Paurima Village, Upper Mazaruni
- Mathew Charlie – Tiger Pond Village, South Pakaraimas
- Sharon La Rose – Santa Rosa Village, Moruca
- Edgar Casimero – Aishalton Village, Deep South Rupununi
- Raymond Coxall – Georgetown
- Hilda Phillips – Santa Rosa Village, Moruca
- Osmond Joseph – St. Ignatius Village, Rupununi
- Genevieve Murray – Karasabai Village, South Pakaraimas
- Stanley McGarrell Sn. – Chenapou Village, Potaro
- Jean La Rose – Santa Rosa Village, Moruca
Certificate of Recognition Recipients:
- Daphanie George – Phillipai Village, Upper Mazaruni
- Lemmel Thomas – Kamarang Village, Upper Mazaruni
- Alma Marshall – Kamarang Village, Upper Mazaruni
- James Chambers – Paurima Village, Upper Mazaruni
- Earl Thomas – Wakapau Village, Pomeroon
- David Wilson – Akawini Village, Pomeroon
- Kemal Robinson – Kato Village, North Pakaraimas
- Harold Marslowe – Bethany Village, Essequibo Coast
- Hillary Henry – Warapoka Village, Moruca
- Jimmy James – Paramakatoi Village, North Pakaraimas
- Charles Peters – Kamana Village, North Pakaraimas
- Van Mendason– Phillipai Village, Upper Mazaruni
- Albert Reid – Kamarang Village, Upper Mazaruni
- Dutchell Isaacs – Waramadong Village, Upper Mazaruni
The APA extends its heartfelt gratitude to these outstanding members for their unwavering support, dedication, and leadership in furthering the Association’s mission. Their contributions continue to inspire and empower Indigenous Peoples across the country.
The recognition ceremony was a key highlight of the AGM, which serves as the APA’s highest decision-making forum. The event not only celebrated the achievements of these members but also reaffirmed the APA’s commitment to advancing Indigenous rights, promoting sustainable development, and preserving traditional knowledge for future generations.
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