Shane Cornelius

Shane Cornelius is the Toshao (chief) of Karrau Village in Region Seven, Guyana. He recently spoke at the 24th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, emphasizing the active role of Indigenous Peoples in national planning and decision-making, particularly in relation to their sustainable development goals. Cornelius highlighted the collaborative partnership between Indigenous communities and the government, asserting that Indigenous development financing is integral to national policy in Guyana.