Shuman advocates respect for Indigenous communal land and political rights

Supporting Indigenous Rights, Governance, and Respectful Political Engagement

Dear Editor, As a proud son of Guyana’s Indigenous heritage and a former elected Chief, I reaffirm my unwavering support for the authority of Amerindian Village Councils as enshrined in the Amerindian Act of 2006, and for the foundational rights guaranteed to all Guyanese under our Constitution. The National Toshaos Council (NTC) plays a vital role in safeguarding the autonomy, traditions, and Governance systems of our First Peoples. I welcome i…

Shuman advocates respect for Indigenous communal land and political rights

Former Toshao, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and leader of the Liberty and Justice Party, Lenox Shuman has reaffirmed his support for the authority of Amerindian Village Councils as enshrined in the Amerindian Act of 2006, and for the foundational rights guaranteed to all Guyanese under the Constitution. The article Shuman advocates respect for Indigenous communal land and political rights appeared first on Stabroek News.