Why September designated as Amerindian heritage month?

Seven years ago on the 10th September 1995, His Excellency President Cheddi Jagan, announced the dedication of September as Amerindian Heritage Month.

As if it was a coincidence, it was on this day-10th September 1957-that the late Steven Campbell entered the National Assembly and created history as the first Amerindian to do so. It is for these reasons that Amerindian Heritage Day is celebrated on September 10th every year.

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