SIPA
WHO
WE ARE
TEAM MEMBERS.
Joan Hoyte
Chair - SIPA
Dr Jasmine Ellis Davy
Chair - The Fancy Heritage Organisation
Kurt Lavia
Chair - GIPSVG
Augustine "Sardo" Sutherland
Chief - Kalinago Tribe SVG
Laverne "Ingrid" Lavia
Chair - Owia Heritage Organisation
Patricia "Pat" Fraser
Chair - Sandy Bay Heritage Development Organization
PARTNERS.
SIPA proudly collaborates with a network of dedicated partner organizations that share our mission to preserve Indigenous heritage and empower communities across St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
These sister organizations - including the Fancy Heritage Organisation, GIPSVG in Brooklyn, Kalinago Tribe SVG, Owia Heritage Organisation, and the Sandy Bay Heritage Development Organization - play vital roles in cultural preservation, sustainable development, and community resilience. Each group brings unique strengths: from rebuilding efforts after natural disasters and promoting Garifuna and Kalinago traditions, to restoring historic sites and fostering sustainable tourism.
Together, we amplify our impact through shared advocacy, education, and cultural celebration, ensuring that Indigenous voices are heard and honored both locally and globally.
