Community Hub
Connect with the
Diaspora
From the mandirs of Richmond Hill to the WhatsApp groups spanning continents, the Indo-Guyanese community is connected by bonds that transcend geography. Find your people here.
Organizations
Community Partners
Indo-Caribbean Alliance (ICA)
Queens, New York
NYC-based nonprofit advocating for Indo-Caribbean New Yorkers through social services, legal aid, education, music, and dance programs.
Guyana Cultural Association NY
New York
A 501(c)(3) organization promoting Guyanese culture through the annual Guyana Folk Festival and year-round cultural programming.
Jahajee Sisters
Richmond Hill, Queens
A participatory movement of intergenerational Indo-Caribbean women and gender-fluid people addressing relationship abuse and building community power.
SAADA — South Asian American Digital Archive
Online / Philadelphia
Digital archive preserving the stories of South Asian Americans, including the Ro(u)ted by Our Stories oral history project for Indo-Caribbean women.
The Birren Center
Online
Home of Guided Autobiography (GAB) — where instructors are trained to teach courses like Shaking the Family Tree worldwide.
Guyana Canada Association
Woodbridge, Ontario
Serving the Guyanese diaspora in the Greater Toronto Area through cultural events, community support, and heritage preservation.
Online Spaces
Digital Communities
The Guyanese diaspora is highly active on social media. These groups are ideal for promoting your Shaking the Family Tree workshops.
Guyanese on Facebook
Facebook GroupOne of the largest Guyanese diaspora groups, connecting members across New York, Toronto, London, and Guyana.
Guyana SPEAKS
Facebook GroupA forum for discussion, cultural sharing, and community news across the Guyanese diaspora.
Little Guyana, New York
Facebook GroupFor Guyanese living in New York — sharing stories, events, and community connections in the Big Apple.
Indo-Caribbean Canadians (Ontario/GTA)
Facebook GroupA group for Indo-Caribbean Canadian diaspora in Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area to socialize and connect.
WhatsApp Communities
WhatsAppWhatsApp is a dominant platform for Guyanese diaspora communication, news sharing, and community organizing. Ask family members for group invitations.
Where We Are
Diaspora Hubs
Queens, New York
Richmond Hill / Ozone Park
"Little Guyana"
The heart of the Indo-Guyanese diaspora in the US. Liberty Avenue is lined with roti shops, sari stores, and mandirs. Home to the Bhuvaneshwar Mandir.
Toronto, Ontario
Scarborough / Brampton
GTA Indo-Caribbean Hub
Canada's largest concentration of Indo-Guyanese families, with active cultural organizations and Caribbean restaurants.
South Florida
Broward / Palm Beach Counties
Sunshine Diaspora
A growing community with cultural events, mandirs, and organizations serving Indo-Caribbean families.
London, UK
Various boroughs
British Guyanese Community
A historic diaspora community with deep roots, particularly among those who emigrated during the 1960s-70s political upheaval.
Your Community Awaits
The Indo-Guyanese diaspora is a vibrant, connected community. Whether you're looking to teach the Shaking the Family Tree curriculum or trace your own roots, these organizations and communities are ready to welcome you.
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