Press Release July 19, 2025 The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) is outraged and deeply shaken by the horrific video currently circulating on social media, which depicts the brutal rape of a young Indigenous woman inside a public bar. This act…
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APA Supports Strengthened Indigenous Leadership at Upper Mazaruni District Council Meeting
The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) recently participated in the statutory meeting of the Upper Mazaruni District Council (UMDC), held in Chinoweing Village, Region Seven. The APA delegation included Governance Coordinator Paul Atkinson, Policy Officer Don Stoll, Mapping and Monitoring Coordinator…
APA and NRDDB continue environmental and community monitoring in North Rupununi
The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA), in partnership with the North Rupununi District Development Board (NRDDB), is presently conducting a monitoring mission under the Tenure Facility-supported project aimed at strengthening land and environmental governance in the North Rupununi District. This ongoing…
APA mourns the death of founding member Lawrence Anselmo
The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) mourns with heavy hearts the passing of one of our dearest founders and fiercest advocates, Mr. Lawrence Anselmo of Paruima Village, Upper Mazaruni, who departed this life on June 12, 2025, at the age of…
APA reaffirms Guyana’s territorial right over Essequibo
The President of the Amerindian Peoples Association (APA), Mr Mario Hastings, recently reaffirmed the Association’s support for the measures taken by the Government of Guyana to defend the territorial integrity of the Essequibo Region. Please see the full text of…
APA urges Toshaos to use NTC Conference to advocate for protection of their rights
May 17, 2025 For Immediate Release The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) acknowledges the presence of Indigenous leaders from across Guyana in Georgetown for the annual National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference. This vital gathering of village leaders presents a critical opportunity…
UNPFII: Indigenous governance systems should remain free from political interference – APA President
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…
Government must do more for Indigenous women – APA Policy Officer Don Stoll tells UNPFII
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…
APA President’s statement at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
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.…
NPDC and APA Empower Indigenous Leaders with Leadership and Governance Workshop in North Pakaraimas
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…