Welcome to PAKARAIMA, the Guyanese Canadian Writers and Artists Association homepage. Known as PAKARAIMA, the Association derived its name from the famous mountain range that encircles the great Roraima mountain, shared by South America's tripartite, viz. Guyana, Venezuela and Brazil, we are writers and poets who live in Canada and have published works on varied subjects.

PAKARAIMA - Guyanese Canadian Writers and Artists Association


Janet Naidu

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Habeeb Ali

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Shirley Najhram

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Richard Rupnarain

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Jagdish Rai Singh (Roy)

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Roy Misir

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Ashmead Ali

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Shamela Shah

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Peter Jaillal

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Khalleel Mohamed

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Ray Williams

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Lal Balkaran

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Colin Ninvalle

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Veda Mohabir

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Norman Datt

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David Johnson

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Narine Dat Sookram

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  Shakoor Manraj, Q. C.

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Yuvraj Ramsaroop

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Bansraj Mattai                    Bibi Kadir                                Harry Persaud

Krishna Rampersaud

Vision and Objectives:

PAKARAIMA aims to identify, develop and promote the works of writers and artists, and to provide a forum for the expression of their talents and facilitate the awareness of their works. Among its objects, the Association strives to: Conduct readings, facilitate book launches, participate in literary events, explore publishing industry and organize exhibitions and workshops. Stimulate awareness and interest […] [Read more ]


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