Paramakatoi is part of the traditional lands of the indigenous Patamona peoples.
The village name comes from the name of the nearby creek, which is surrounded by Palamaka plants, and "toi" means savannah in the Patamona language. "Palamakatoi" became "Paramakatoi" when missionaries arrived in the area.[3]
Description
Paramakatoi functions as a regional centre for the catchment area. It is the largest and most developed of the Amerindian communities in the region, and is home to the Patamona, Macushi and Wapishana tribes.[4]
It has a secondary school and has participated in the Hinterland Employment Youth Service (HEYS) programme since 2016.[5][6]