The reconstruction of the Umana Yana is expected to be completed within the next six months. This is according to Minister within the Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Ministry, Valerie Garrido-Lowe.
On Wednesday, the Minister made the announcement at the sod-turning ceremony for the reconstruction of the heritage site. The sod was turned by Toshaos Lennox Shuman and John Derrick at the High Street, Kingston location.
Speaking at the event, Minister Garrido-Lowe said that it was a significant occasion to mark the ending of Indigenous Heritage Month.