原住民为知名度而战

圣罗莎原住民社区的负责人里卡多·巴拉特 (Ricardo Bharath) 表示，现在是给原住民放个国定假日的时候了。

The Chief of the Santa Rosa First Peoples Community, Ricardo Bharath, is advocating for a national holiday to celebrate the First Peoples' Heritage Day on October 14. He believes that this day should be recognized to highlight the group's unique history, culture, and traditions, which have contributed significantly to Trinidad and Tobago.

圣罗莎原住民社区的负责人 Ricardo Bharath 主张将 10 月 14 日定为全国性节日来庆祝原住民遗产日。他认为应该承认这一天，以突出该群体独特的历史、文化和传统，为特立尼达和多巴哥做出了重大贡献。

Bharath points out that while more First Peoples' history and traditions are being taught in schools, there is still a need for increased representation on boards, in parliament, and other organizations where they can influence change through legislation and other means. He adds that students from both locally and regionally visit their offices regularly to gather information for their studies.

巴拉斯指出，虽然学校正在教授更多原住民的历史和传统，但仍然需要增加董事会、议会和其他组织中的代表性，以便他们可以通过立法和其他方式影响变革。他补充说，来自当地和地区的学生定期访问他们的办公室，收集学习所需的信息。

At the First Peoples Community Centre in Arima, Bharath explains that infrastructure work at the site is carried out through government tenders, while traditional structures are built by the First Peoples. They have been planting trees, constructing huts, and improving roads and electricity on-site.

在阿里马的原住民社区中心，巴拉特解释说，该地点的基础设施工程是通过政府招标进行的，而传统建筑是由原住民建造的。他们一直在现场植树、建造小屋、改善道路和电力。

Despite these efforts, Bharath expresses concerns about the slow pace of development due to bureaucratic processes. He hopes to see the site completed within five years but has doubts due to the limited resources and the need for essential buildings like a cassava factory and washrooms.

尽管做出了这些努力，巴拉特还是对官僚程序造成的发展缓慢表示担忧。他希望看到该工地在五年内完工，但由于资源有限以及需要木薯工厂和洗手间等基本建筑，他对此心存疑虑。

The First Peoples are allocated a small budget annually, which Bharath says is insufficient for their projects and educational programs. He adds that their line ministry, Community Development, does not come directly to them, and they only state their plans, which are then implemented by the ministry.

原住民每年分配的预算很少，巴拉特说这不足以满足他们的项目和教育计划。他补充说，他们的职能部门——社区发展——并不直接找他们，他们只是陈述自己的计划，然后由该部门实施。

Bharath believes that the First Peoples should be able to manage their own finances, as stated in the United Nations Declaration, which allows indigenous people to handle their own affairs. He highlights the challenges faced when government bodies manage those funds, despite their input on what is needed.

巴拉特认为，正如《联合国宣言》所述，原住民应该能够管理自己的财务，该宣言允许土著人民处理自己的事务。他强调了政府机构在管理这些资金时面临的挑战，尽管他们对所需资金提出了意见。

Since acquiring the land, Bharath has observed a stronger sense of community but would like to see more youth involvement and pride in their culture. He feels that when the heritage site is complete, it will serve as a rallying point for the indigenous community, especially the youth, who will know they have a place in society.

自从获得这块土地以来，巴拉特发现社区意识更加强烈，但希望看到更多的年轻人参与其中并对其文化感到自豪。他认为，当遗产地完工后，它将成为土著社区，特别是年轻人的聚集点，他们会知道他们在社会中占有一席之地。

Bharath emphasizes the importance of a First Peoples public holiday, which will allow them to showcase their culture and attract and educate more people. He believes that such recognition is essential for motivating young indigenous people to contribute to their community and attain positions of influence.

巴拉特强调原住民公共假期的重要性，这将使他们能够展示自己的文化并吸引和教育更多的人。他认为，这种认可对于激励年轻的土著人民为其社区做出贡献并获得有影响力的职位至关重要。

Despite the challenges, Bharath remains hopeful that the First Peoples Heritage and Living Museum will be completed within the next five to seven years. He is committed to creating a space where the First Peoples can feel seen and share their customs with others, potentially boosting the tourism sector.

尽管面临挑战，巴拉特仍然对原住民遗产和生活博物馆在未来五到七年内竣工充满希望。他致力于创造一个让原住民感受到被关注并与他人分享他们的习俗的空间，从而有可能促进旅游业的发展。

While Bharath appreciates recognition, he stresses the need for meaningful measures to empower the First Peoples sustainably, such as reparations. He notes that the appointment of a national reparations committee by Cabinet is a step in the right direction, and local governments should demonstrate their efforts in addressing concerns to advocate for reparations from colonizer countries.

虽然巴拉特感谢认可，但他强调需要采取有意义的措施来可持续地赋予原住民权力，例如赔偿。他指出，内阁任命国家赔偿委员会是朝着正确方向迈出的一步，地方政府应展示其在解决关切方面所做的努力，以倡导殖民者国家进行赔偿。