The PNCR said Amerindian Heritage Month presents the nation with an opportunity to celebrate the artistic, culinary and cultural contributions this group has given to the nation.

In a press release the party said Amerind-ians can also use the opportunity to inform and showcase their contributions to the nation. The PNCR said it too has played a role in developing various Amerindian communities pointing out that it had hosted the first Amerindian Conference in 1969 and the demarcation and distribution of Amerindian land titles.

Meanwhile, the party contends that government is not doing enough to protect these communities from challenges such as trafficking in persons, as outlined in several international reports. It said too no new economic development strategy should be implemented if it threatens the way of life of indigenous persons. Rather, government should focus on investing in areas such as health, education and transportation.