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Reconnecting Taino/Arawak 8 Replies

Started by Ricky K in Taino culture and history. Last reply by Dr. Rene Santos Lasanta Oct 7.

Ancestors Celebration 1 Reply

Started by Dayvanna Caraballo Schreiner in What does it mean to be "indigenous" in the Caribbean today?. Last reply by Jeffry Mucaro Blake Johnson Oct 26, 2025.

How did Tainos name each other?

Started by Elyssa M. in Taino culture and history Sep 25, 2025.

How do we create chants?

Started by Elyssa M. in Religion, Spirituality, Ritual Sep 17, 2025.

What could be a good word for trans in the Taino language? 5 Replies

Started by Kim Jmar in General Discussions. Last reply by Chichi Dávila May 28.

Every breath we take is sacred 3 Replies

Started by Michael Rivera in General Discussions. Last reply by Michelle Inarú Ropará Nov 21, 2024.

Be mindful of the programming, especially for our children 1 Reply

Started by Michael Rivera in General Discussions. Last reply by Christine Gandara Vargas Mar 13, 2025.

MY STORY & Seeking Guidance to Access My Taino Ancestors 3 Replies

Started by Angela M Rosado Figueroa in Religion, Spirituality, Ritual. Last reply by Sunna Chesney Apr 22, 2023.

Western Pennsylvania Land Acknowledgement Information 13 Replies

Started by Miguel Sague Jr in What does it mean to be "indigenous" in the Caribbean today?. Last reply by Miguel Sague Jr Oct 19, 2023.

Creation Narration of the Seneca People 3 Replies

Started by Miguel Sague Jr in What does it mean to be "indigenous" in the Caribbean today?. Last reply by Jeffry Mucaro Blake Johnson May 18, 2022.

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The Vote Is Sacred bus tour

On October 12 2026 I participated in a function held at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. The event was part of this year's The Vote Is Sacred bus tour, organized by the INTERFAITH ALLIANCE in advance of this November's midterm elections. The movement aims to focus on the importance of keeping elections open and unrestricted to all eligible voters.…

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Posted by Miguel Sague Jr on October 23, 2026 at 2:30pm

COTRAIC pow wow 2026

The annual Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center pow wow for 2026 was celebrated at the Singing Winds site of the agency near Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on the weekend of September 26 and 27.

The weather was beautiful on both days and we had wonderful attendance.

There were two drums presenting the songs for the days.

Dancers came from a variety of communities in their finest regalía and vendors filled dozens of booths with eye-catching crafts and wares. I spent…

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Posted by Miguel Sague Jr on October 23, 2026 at 2:30pm

Waterbury Connecticut Sept 2026

Fuy invitado para servir en papel de Gran Mariscal para el desfile del pueblo Puertorriqueño de la ciudad de Waterbury Connecticut en Septiembre de 2026. Hubo participación de la comunidad Taina en la parada y el…

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Posted by Miguel Sague Jr on September 20, 2026 at 6:30pm

Jornada Indígena de Jayuya ---- Indigenous Ceremony of Jayuya

Llegué al pueblo de Jayuya acompañando de mis herman@s espirituales, Merlin, la madre de Merlin, Yerut, y Lizzy Sarobey.

I arrived in the town of Jayuya in the company of my spiritual brothers and sisters, Merlin, Merlin's mother, Yerut, and Lizzy Sarobey. …

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Posted by Miguel Sague Jr on August 10, 2026 at 2:00am

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Los Taínos Nunca Se Extinguieron — El ADN Finalmente Reveló La Verdad

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Smoky City Folk Festival flagstaff hill 1987

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Paella Party at The Betsy at The Betsy Hotel

October 31, 2026 from 7pm to 10pm

Works exploring immigration, memory, Vodou symbolism and the deep cultural ties between Haiti and Africa. “From Venice with Love” (FVwL) is a generous retrospective celebrating master contemporary artist Edouard Duval-Carrié, arriving in Miami fresh off his acclaimed participation in the 61st Venice Biennale. Curated by Carl Philip Juste, the exhibition invites audiences into Duval-Carrié’s world of migration and memory—where Vodou symbolism becomes both language and lens—directly challenging…See More

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Paella Party at The Betsy at The Betsy Hotel

October 31, 2026 from 7pm to 10pm

Works exploring immigration, memory, Vodou symbolism and the deep cultural ties between Haiti and Africa. “From Venice with Love” (FVwL) is a generous retrospective celebrating master contemporary artist Edouard Duval-Carrié, arriving in Miami fresh off his acclaimed participation in the 61st Venice Biennale. Curated by Carl Philip Juste, the exhibition invites audiences into Duval-Carrié’s world of migration and memory—where Vodou symbolism becomes both language and lens—directly challenging…See More

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Randy Eady commented on Randy Eady's event Broken Ground: Unearthing the Tequesta Trail

"No problem w/questions. I N'joy learning from our Q&A exchange. Thank you for your interest, Dr. Rene (and your depth & commitment to spiritual wisdom.) Your pediatric specialty, in particular intrigues and, to me, is quite…"

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Dr. Rene Santos Lasanta commented on Alex Zacarias's group THE LOST TAINO TRIBE

"Taiguey Alex, I have not been able to access the website. It says that it can't find the web server. "

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Dr. Rene Santos Lasanta commented on Randy Eady's event Broken Ground: Unearthing the Tequesta Trail

"That is awesome. How long were in the USAF? Please let me know if I'm asking too much. I served for 23yrs 9 months in the US Army. I was a Clinical Care Specialist. After I retired I went to Chiropractic college and earned Doctor of…"

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Randy Eady commented on Randy Eady's event Broken Ground: Unearthing the Tequesta Trail

"As do I I was a Uniformed Service Officer in the DoD and I am not an MD. I was awarded a Dr of Rehab Therapy w/USAF as a result of Clinical/Residency at the USAF Academy working with extremity loss and compound trauma: my depth and…"

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Dr. Rene Santos Lasanta commented on Randy Eady's event Broken Ground: Unearthing the Tequesta Trail

"Jajom Dr. Randy, I appreciate your quick response. Please let me know when the film will available on PBS. If there are any future event I will look at the event schedule. What is your Doctor specialty,(Medical or Academic? I am a retired…"

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Broken Ground: Unearthing the Tequesta Trail

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Randy Eady commented on Randy Eady's event Broken Ground: Unearthing the Tequesta Trail

"Taiguey Dr. Rene! I've been away at a retreat all week in Minnesota. As this is a film being shown at that theater location, there's no other medium engaged. However, it is under the rubric of PBS so it may soon be made available through…"

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Dr. Rene Santos Lasanta commented on Randy Eady's event Broken Ground: Unearthing the Tequesta Trail

"Taiguey Randy, I sent you a message asking if the Broken Ground event was going to be available by Zoom or Microsoft Teams. I have received a response. Please let me know so I can plan. Jajom, Dr. Rene"

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