THE Amerindian Member of Parliament, Stephen Campbell was remembered at the Annual Stephen Campbell Lecture Series held at the Umana Yana on Monday evening.

The event is part of the Amerindian Heritage Month activities and was well attended by students, Amerindian luminaries, and representatives of the government.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, Nigel Dharamlall spoke on behalf of Minister Pauline Sukhai who was away on official duties.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds in his remarks to the audience talked about the life of Stephen Campbell and his resolve to carve out a better life for his people.
David Campbell, son of the late Stephen Campbell sent a video message in which he shared memories of his father.

Mr. Hinds also opened a small exhibition which showcased among other pioneering Amerindians, the late Dr. Desrey Fox, Audley James – a pioneer of the endangered marine turtle conservation and Vibert De Souza – Guyana’s first Amerindian Affairs Minister who was appointed by late President Dr. Cheddie Jagan.