On April 28, 2025, President of the Amerindian Peoples Association (APA), Mario Hastings, delivered a statement on Agenda Item 5.d—‘Human rights dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples’ at the 24th session of the United Nations…
APA Policy Officer Don Stoll told the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) on April 24, 2025, that while the government has made strides in treating Indigenous women, more needs to be done. She made the comment during…
President of the Amerindian Peoples Association (APA), Mr. Mario Hastings, on April 23, 2025, delivered an address during the 24th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Mr.…
The North Pakaraimas District Council (NPDC), in collaboration with the Amerindian Peoples Association (APA), recently conducted a three-day leadership workshop to enhance the knowledge and skills of Indigenous leaders within the district. This initiative stemmed from the NPDC’s request to…
In November 2024, Ms Don Stoll, a Policy Officer with the Amerindian Peoples Association (APA), participated in an international training on Human Rights for Indigenous Peoples in Geneva, Switzerland. This annual training, organized by the Indigenous Peoples’ Centre for…
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…
Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) welcomes a new President after a successful Annual General Meeting in Georgetown. The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) is pleased to announce the election of Mr. Mario Hastings of Kako Village, Upper Mazaruni District, as its new…
Territorial recognition and right to FPIC are key to sustaining biodiversity in the world …. APA advocates, as global climate meetings take place Territorial recognition and respect for the free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) principles are necessary to…
Indigenous women and youths call for more education and awareness on the Amerindian Act of 2006 Indigenous women and youths from the Upper Mazaruni District, Region Seven, are calling for increased awareness and education on the Amerindian Act of 2006.…
APA President, Mr. Lemmel Benson Thomas, recently participated in the 2nd Regional Meeting to discuss the progress and challenges in establishing the “Amazon Regional Platform of Indigenous Peoples.” This platform, an initiative by the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) and…
