Guyanese project to bolster Indigenous land rights draws funding — and flak

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — The Akawaio and Arecuna peoples of Guyana’s Upper Mazaruni District in the north of the country could be forgiven for being a little impatient. For 23 years they’ve been awaiting the outcome of a High Court case to have their territory recognized as collective titled land, rather than a scattering of titled … Continue reading Guyanese project to bolster Indigenous land rights draws funding — and flak