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Amerindian Act (Cap. 29:01).

Country/Territory
Guyana
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Guyana.
Long title
An Act to make provision for the good government of the Amerindian communities of Guyana.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Agricultural development Institution Community management Special fund Public land Agricultural land Traditional rights/customary rights Indigenous peoples Inland waters Sustainable use
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States, South America
Abstract

This Act provides for local government of Amerindians, i.e. an Indian who is a member of a tribe indigenous to Guyana. For this purpose Amerindian Districts, Amerindian Areas and Amerindian Villages are established.

Full text
English
Website
www.legalaffairs.gov.gy