VICKIOLA Indeira Aaron is an educator, community advocate, cultural preservationist and youth leader from Paramakatoi Village in the North Pakaraimas, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni).
She was born and grew up in a small settlement called Mountain Foot near Paramakatoi Village. She came from a simple, hardworking home where her parents depended solely on farming and hunting for a living.
Vickiola’s family lived in a small but beautiful settlement where locals know each other by name and where the peaceful Patamunas dominate.

The teacher told the Pepperpot Magazine that life in the remote village can be challenging, but they are accustomed to hardships and have found ways to cope by becoming self-sufficient and self-reliant.
Her work reflects a strong commitment to education, Indigenous identity, community development and the preservation of Patamuna language and cultural knowledge.
This young woman’s background has made her see education as the most important tool to enable a better life for herself and others.
This led her to think deeply and search within herself for answers about choosing a suitable career where she can give back to the community and enhance others’ lives through education.
Vickiola is a trained mathematics educator who has dedicated much of her professional life to serving Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) students at Paramakatoi Secondary School for almost 13 years.
Through her teaching and leadership roles, she has promoted mathematics education and business while encouraging students to value their cultural identity and community.
In 2018, Vickiola completed her studies at the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) and, in 2023, graduated from the University of Guyana (UG) with a bachelor’s degree in Education – Mathematics.
In 2025, she graduated with distinction with a postgraduate diploma in Education from UG.
Vickiola’s dream is to become a role model for the younger generation. In her spare time, she enjoys nature walks, singing and doing maths-related activities. She is a people person and loves to make friends.
Beyond the classroom, Vickiola is fluent in Patamuna and English, is passionate about Indigenous language revitalisation, and is actively involved in promoting the Patamuna language, including translation, awareness activities, and community-based language initiatives.
She compiled the first Patamuna Learning Handbook with support from Guyana Conservation International and continued support from the four Patamuna translators who have contributed tremendously to Patamuna language revitalisation, for which she will always be grateful.
She believes that maintaining a strong connection to culture and language is essential for strengthening identity.
The educator also supports initiatives in a women’s group called the Indigenous Women’s Empowerment Programme (IWEP) in Paramakatoi Village, where she leads awareness sessions and supports women and youth.
Vickiola’s connection to Indigenous advocacy has also extended beyond Guyana, where FILAC identifies her as a Patamuna participant from Guyana in one of its Indigenous capacity-building programmes.
At the heart of Vickiola’s work is a belief in education, cultural identity, community empowerment and the preservation of Indigenous knowledge.
As a teacher and community advocate, she continues to use her skills and experience to contribute to the development of Paramakatoi and Region Eight.
Vickiola is a mother of two amazing children and a full-time wife whose life balances her career, home, family, and community.
Mountain Foot (also known as Mountain Foot / Bashvale) is a remote satellite Indigenous village of Paramakatoi located in the Pakaraima Mountains (Region Eight, Potaro-Siparuni).
It sits in the highland interior near Monkey Mountain and Paramakatoi, surrounded by rugged mountain terrain, pristine forests and foot trails.
The small settlement is primarily dependent on subsistence farming and hunting.
The area is accessed via local foot trails and bush roads, with regional infrastructural investments (such as bridge and trail repairs) managed alongside neighbouring Monkey Mountain and Paramakatoi hubs.