| Kako River | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Location | |
| Country | Guyana |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Mazaruni River |
• coordinates | 5°44′00″N60°35′00″W / 5.73333°N 60.58333°W |
The Kako River is a river in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni region of Guyana and one of the largest tributaries of the Mazaruni River. [1]
'Kako' is the Akawaio word for jasper which is found in the river. [2]
Mining is prevalent throughout Guyana's waterways; there are about 144 mining claims and concessions allocated on the Kako River and its tributaries. [3] Gold mining, done by dredging, pollutes waterways and in 2012, a series of conflicts arose between miners and Amerindians who rely on the water from the Kako River. After a third attempt was made to mine the area, an ex-parte injunction was brought against Toshao Mario Hastings. Amerindian groups defended Hastings, pointing out that the government is denying the people protection of their own land. The people of the surrounding village fear the Kako River to become polluted like the Mazaruni River. [4]
In March 2013, the United Nations Committee on International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination expressed concern over mining on titled land at the Cuyuni/Mazaruni communities of Kako and Isseneru. [5]
There is a village called Kako that is home to about 700 people, mostly Akawaio. The Kako River is an important source of water and food, as well as supporting village agriculture and transportation. Akiwaio language is the predominant spoken language in the village. Mining a subsistence agriculture are the main economic activities. The village has one church, Seventh-day Adventist. [2]
Barima-Waini is a region of Guyana and is located in the northwest of the country. Barima-Waini has three sub-regions: Mabaruma, Matakai, and Moruca.
The Cuyuni River is a South American river and a tributary of the Essequibo River. It rises in the Guiana Highlands of Venezuela, where it descends northward to El Dorado, and turns eastward to meander through the tropical rain forests of the Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region of Guyana. It finally turns southeastward, flowing to its confluence with the Mazaruni River.
The Mazaruni River is a tributary of the Essequibo River in northern Guyana. Its source is in the remote western forests of the Pakaraima Mountains and its confluence with the Cuyuni River is near Bartica. As it descends from the Guiana Highlands the river runs south-east, past Issano, then northward to Bartica. The river is a source of alluvial gold.
Kartabo is a village in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region of Guyana.
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The Siparuni River is a river in the Potaro-Siparuni Region of Guyana. It is a tributary of the Essequibo River. Tributaries of the Siparuni River include the Takutu River, Burro-Burro River, Tipuru River and Levai Creek.
Kabakaburi is an Amerindian village in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region of Guyana on the Pomeroon River, 56 km (35 mi) from its mouth. The village was founded in 1845 by William Henry Brett on the location where Fort Durban used to be.
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The Akawaio are an indigenous people who live in Roraima (Brazil), Guyana, and Venezuela. They are one of several closely related peoples called Ingarikó and Kapon. The Akawaio language is used by 5,000 to 6,000 speakers.
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The Ekareku River is a river of Guyana, a tributary of the Wenamu River.
The Oko River is a river of Guyana, a tributary of the Wenamu River and a part of the middle-Mazaruni.
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Indigenous peoples in Guyana, Native Guyanese or Amerindian Guyanese are Guyanese people who are of indigenous ancestry. They comprise approximately 9.16% of Guyana's population. Amerindians are credited with the invention of the canoe, as well as Cassava-based dishes and Guyanese pepperpot, the national dish of Guyana. Amerindian languages have also been incorporated in the lexicon of Guyanese Creole.
Issano is a village of Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Guyana. It's located along the Mazaruni River, and is a hub for mining.
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5°44′N60°35′W / 5.733°N 60.583°W
