Mario Hastings
Mario Hastings is the president of the Amerindian Peoples Association (APA), an organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and interests of Indigenous Peoples in Guyana. His leadership at the 24th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues reflects his commitment to elevating the voices of Indigenous communities on an international stage and addressing critical challenges such as land tenure and governance.
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Former Chair of the UMDC, Mario Hastings met with the Minister of Amerindian Affairs.
Minister meets UMDC toshaos on gazetting of organisation
Guyana· 2026-02-24
Mario Hastings is the President of the Amerindian Peoples Association.
Amerindian Affairs Minister meets APAGuyana· 2025-12-16
Mario Hastings is the President of the Amerindian Peoples Association leading the delegation at COP30.
APA attends first COP as observerGuyana· 2025-11-10
As Mario Hastings of the Amerindian Peoples Association has highlighted, a title to land does not necessarily equate to ownership of the resources beneath it.
Unauthorized entry into Amerindian villagesGuyana· 2025-07-14
Mario Hastings of the Amerindian People’s Association reveals a significant caveat regarding land ownership and resource rights.
Minister Sukhai’s statement - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-04-28
Mario Hastings, president of the Amerindian Peoples Association, criticised the Government of Guyana for not doing enough to ensure that Indigenous rights are respected.
Gov’t not doing enough to ensure Indigenous rights hereGuyana· 2025-04-24Mario Hastings is the president of the Amerindian Peoples Association representing them at the UN forum.
APA at UN forum on Indigenous issuesGuyana· 2025-04-22