Jan 19, 2025 · Stephen Campbell’s life offers critical insights into the broader historical and political developments that shaped Indigenous activism in Guyana. His journey exemplified the complex interplay...

Steven Campbell (1953–2007) was a painter from Scotland. Campbell was born in the Burnside district of Rutherglen, attended the town's Academy [1] and worked as an engineer at Clydebridge Steelworks before studying at Glasgow School of Art as a mature student, from 1978 to 1982.

Oct 20, 2023 · When Steven Campbell died from a ruptured appendix at the age of just 54 in August 2007, the world was robbed of an artist at the peak of his powers; someone whose rigorous, fast-paced approach to creativity was absolute and uncompromising.

Sep 20, 2020 · On December 26, 1897, in Santa Rosa, Moruca, British Guiana, Maria Dos Santos and her husband, Tiburtio Campbell welcomed their baby boy, Stephen Esterban Campbell, who, little did they know, would one day become a legend and hero for …

Sep 24, 2017 · Stephen Esterban Campbell was, by the wishes of the Indigenous Peoples of Guyana, made a National Hero. He was born in Santa Rosa, Moruca, in Region One, on December 26, 1897, and died in Toronto Canada, on May 12, 1966, having gone there for medical attention.

Sep 14, 2021 · Campbell pushed for Indigenous land rights to be guaranteed in the Independence Constitution and also spearheaded bringing to the fore, the vital and rightful place of Indigenous peoples in the mainstream Guyanese life and development.

Sep 15, 2022 · Stephen Campbell became the first Amerindian to contest the General Elections in British Guiana. He served as a member of the Legislative Council from September 10, 1957, until May 1961.

Stephen Campbell was an Arawakan Guyanese politician and political activist, and the first Amerindian member of Parliament in Guyanese history. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Sep 11, 2023 · Stephen Campbell, the first Amerindian Parliamentarian, was remembered Sunday as part of activities to observe the Amerindian Heritage Day 2023. This activity was held at the Umana Yana in his honour, featuring a play by students of the Hinterland Scholarship Programme, titled: Stephen Campbell-An Untold Love Story.

Sep 10, 2018 · Stephen Esterban Campbell was the first Indigenous politician to become a member of the British Guiana Legislative Council (that is now Parliament). He entered the Council on September 10, 1957; hence, September was chosen to honour the national contribution of Indigenous Guyanese.