Georgetown: The A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance for Change Government has announced that the National Toshaos Conference (NTC) will begin next Monday, with a series of activities aimed at improving the lives of the country’s Indigenous peoples.
The NTC, which is made up of Toshaos from several Amerindian villages, meets annually to form discussions with Government officials about issues and policies which affect this nation’s first peoples.
Principal Regional Development Officer Anil Roberts told reporters that the meeting of the NTC was scheduled to be held in July, but due to the delay of the National Toshao Elections, the dates were pushed to August. He added that all Toshaos were notified and should be in the capital city by this weekend.
Outgoing Secretary of the NTC Basil Cornelius, said he is hoping for full support from the Government of Guyana for a more effective functioning NTC, and hopes that they ensure Amerindian villages benefit fully from any initiative they may wish to put forth.
Additionally, Cornelius stated that he hopes that the issues that Amerindians may bring forth as it relates to Amerindian land rights and mining in their communities, be taken in good faith.
Another NTC Executive, Luke Simon, shared that he has high hopes for this NTC meeting and would like the indigenous population to try to work along with the new Government for the betterment of Amerindian people.
Toshao Douglas Cassimero shared that one of the main issues that he is sure will be raised at the meeting is the request for land extension.
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