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TRINIDAD and Tobago’s indigenous women leaders were recognised on March 7 by the Embassy of Mexico in commemoration of International Women’s Day, which was celebrated on March 8.

Cacica of the Warao community Anicia Ortancia Benjamin and indigenous stalwart Jackie Bernadine Khan were recognised for their contribution, at the Mexican Embassy on Hayes Street, St Clair.

Khan was described as an outstanding advocate for the history and culture of the first peoples of TT.