The villages along the Canje Creek, East Berbice, are perfect for a quiet life - Guyana Chronicle

Three Indigenous villages in Guyana’s Deep South, Shea, Maruranau, and Awarewaunau have made history. They’ve created the Deep South Giant Armadillo Conservation Area, protecting 150,000 hectares of forest and savannah, home to the Giant Armadillo, Giant Anteater, and countless species. With support from the South Rupununi Conservation Society, Conservation International Guyana, and partners, these communities are proving that Indigenous leadership and traditional knowledge are vital to global b