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'''Asakata''' is a community in [[Barima-Waini]] region, in the north of [[Guyana]]. Its population is approximately 260. [http://www.gina.gov.gy/archive/daily/b040207.html] |
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'''Assakata''' or '''Asakata''' is a village in [[Barima-Waini]] region, in the north of [[Guyana]]. Assakata is an [[Amerindian]] village<ref>{{cite web|url=https://moipa.gov.gy/indigenous-villages/|title=Indigenous Villages|website=Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs|access-date=2020-08-18|archive-date=2017-07-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170713132801/http://moipa.gov.gy/indigenous-villages/|url-status=dead}}</ref> inhabited by [[Warao people|Warao]] and [[Arawak]] people,{{sfn|Atkinson|2016|p=71}} located in the swamps and marshes between the [[Barima River|Barima]] and [[Pomeroon River]].<ref name="chronicle">{{cite news|url=https://guyanachronicle.com/2012/12/23/assakata-where-modernity-is-slowly-replacing-the-traditional/|title=Assakata: where modernity is slowly replacing the traditional|website=Guyana Chronicle|access-date=18 August 2020}}</ref> |
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The community began receiving electricity in 2004 when a [[diesel generator]] was donated by Mr. Monty Niathally, proprietor of Variety Woods and Greenheart Limited. [http://www.gina.gov.gy/archive/daily/b040207.html] |
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==History== |
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Assakata was founded in 1938 as the Assakata mission,{{sfn|Atkinson|2016|p=71}} and is part of the North West Amerindian District.{{sfn|Atkinson|2016|p=30}} Since 1996, the area is governed by the Moruca Land Council with [[Santa Rosa, Guyana|Santa Rosa]] as the main settlement.{{sfn|Atkinson|2016|p=44}} The population as of 2013 is approximately 300 people spread over four settlements.{{sfn|Atkinson|2016|p=71}} |
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==Overview== |
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The economy is based on [[subsistence farming]].{{sfn|Atkinson|2016|p=71}} Loggers used to be active in the region, however the village council ended all agreements in 2012.{{sfn|Atkinson|2016|p=73}} The village has a primary school and a health care centre,<ref name="chronicle"/> however the nearest secondary school is in Santa Rosa.{{sfn|Atkinson|2016|p=72}} The community began receiving electricity in 2004 when a [[diesel generator]] was donated by Mr. Monty Niathally, proprietor of Variety Woods and Greenheart Limited. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gina.gov.gy/archive/daily/b040207.html|title=Generating sets handed over to three hinterland communities|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050328213319/http://www.gina.gov.gy/archive/daily/b040207.html|access-date=21 August 2020|archive-date=2005-03-28}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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[[Category:Populated places in Guyana]] |
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==Bibliography== |
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{{cite book|last1=Atkinson|first1=Sharon|year=2016|url=http://www.forestpeoples.org/sites/fpp/files/publication/2016/12/fppguyanaltainternet.pdf|title=OUR LAND, OUR LIFE|website=Forest Peoples|publisher=Amerindian Peoples Association and Forest Peoples Programme|isbn=978-0-9935190-7-9}} |
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{{Settlements in Guyana|state=expanded}} |
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[[Category:Populated places in Barima-Waini]] |
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[[Category:Indigenous villages in Guyana]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:28, 12 September 2023
Assakata
Asakata | |
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Village | |
  Assakata Location in Guyana | |
| Coordinates: 7°44′0″N 59°4′0″W / 7.73333°N 59.06667°W | |
| Country |  Guyana |
| Region | Barima-Waini |
| Population (2013)[1] | |
• Total | c.300 |
Assakata or Asakata is a village in Barima-Waini region, in the north of Guyana. Assakata is an Amerindian village[2] inhabited by Warao and Arawak people,[1] located in the swamps and marshes between the Barima and Pomeroon River.[3]
History
[edit]Assakata was founded in 1938 as the Assakata mission,[1] and is part of the North West Amerindian District.[4] Since 1996, the area is governed by the Moruca Land Council with Santa Rosa as the main settlement.[5] The population as of 2013 is approximately 300 people spread over four settlements.[1]
Overview
[edit]The economy is based on subsistence farming.[1] Loggers used to be active in the region, however the village council ended all agreements in 2012.[6] The village has a primary school and a health care centre,[3] however the nearest secondary school is in Santa Rosa.[7] The community began receiving electricity in 2004 when a diesel generator was donated by Mr. Monty Niathally, proprietor of Variety Woods and Greenheart Limited. [8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Atkinson 2016, p. 71.
- ^ "Indigenous Villages". Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs. Archived from the original on 2017-07-13. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
- ^ a b "Assakata: where modernity is slowly replacing the traditional". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ Atkinson 2016, p. 30.
- ^ Atkinson 2016, p. 44.
- ^ Atkinson 2016, p. 73.
- ^ Atkinson 2016, p. 72.
- ^ "Generating sets handed over to three hinterland communities". Archived from the original on 2005-03-28. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
Bibliography
[edit]Atkinson, Sharon (2016). OUR LAND, OUR LIFE (PDF). Amerindian Peoples Association and Forest Peoples Programme. ISBN 978-0-9935190-7-9. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
