Indigenous Caribbean Network

A network for Indigenous Caribbean people interested in discussing our culture/society: past, present and future. Others welcome, too!

Your Council Women are:

1.) Dayvanna Mitchell-Screiner

https://www.facebook.com/dayvanna.mitchellschreiner

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2.) Tai AnaYuisa Pelli

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009363872412

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3.) Lenia R. Sague

https://www.facebook.com/lenia.sague.7

Latest Activity

Nelson Kau'marix Zayas commented on Miguel Sague Jr's blog post Higuera Gourd in Taino spirituality

"Perfect, hahom!!"

15 hours ago

Miguel Sague Jr commented on Miguel Sague Jr's blog post Higuera Gourd in Taino spirituality

"It is the gourd rattle that I placed in the hand of the behike in this painting"

yesterday

Miguel Sague Jr commented on Miguel Sague Jr's blog post Higuera Gourd in Taino spirituality

"This image shows a clearer view of the incised linear designs on the one gourd. I used this particular design as the model for one of my favorite rattles "

yesterday

Nelson Kau'marix Zayas commented on Miguel Sague Jr's blog post Higuera Gourd in Taino spirituality

"I was hoping the article gave more details about the designs on the gourd. I cannot see the designs in the photos."

yesterday

Nelson Kau'marix Zayas left a comment for Diana

"Takaji (Greetings). What town are you in? I live in Pine Plains. I will be holding Full Moon Ceremony on Sunday. You are welcome to join the Google Meet."

yesterday

Nelson Kau'marix Zayas and Diana are now friends

yesterday

Alex Christina Gonzalez is now a member of Indigenous Caribbean Network

Tuesday

Welcome Them!

Zyra Arroyo is now a member of Indigenous Caribbean Network

Oct 22

Welcome Them!

Miguel Sague Jr replied to Miguel Sague Jr's discussion Song To Atabey

"Thank you Erica. We in the Caney Indigenous Spiritual Circle have been singing this song at ceremonies celebrated pretty much every month for almost 40 years. By the way, this song was heard by a German children's' musician called Pit Bude…"

Oct 21

Erica Vargas replied to Miguel Sague Jr's discussion Song To Atabey

"This is beautiful! This is the first time that I am hearing this song. I feel like crying when I heard it. It spoke directly to my soul."

Oct 20

Erica Vargas shared Dr. Omoropo- Myra Miller, MA ND's group on Facebook

"Ancient Ways" Indigenous Folk Healing

Oct 20

Erica Vargas joined Dr. Omoropo- Myra Miller, MA ND's group

"Ancient Ways" Indigenous Folk Healing

Share generational family healing practices as well as art, songs, storytelling, wisdoms, and spirituality for the upliftment of each other and our community!

Oct 20

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Erica Vargas joined Miguel Sague Jr's group

Caney Circle's Spiritual Tradition

An online forum dedicated to expounding the spiritual traditions of ancient and contemporary Taino people of the Caribbean as understood by the CANEY INDIGENOUS SPIRITUAL CIRCLE. Membership in this group does not make you a member in our Caney Circle. You need to enroll in the official membership community MECGC CANEY INDIGENOUS SPIRITUAL CIRCLE to be a member. But as a part of this group you can get a taste of the Taino wisdom and tradition which we enjoy in the CANEY CIRCLE.See More

Oct 20

Erica Vargas left a comment for Miguel Sague Jr

"Thank you Miguel for accepting me to this community!!!! I am sooooooo excited! I look forward to meeting and learning alongside with other members of the community."

Oct 20

Diana updated their profile

Oct 19

Miguel Sague Jr left a comment for Erica Vargas

"Greetings and welcome to our network, Erica. I noticed that you live in the eastern Pennsylvania area and are interested in traditional Taino spirituality. My name is Miguel Sague and I am a representative of the Caney Indigenous Spiritual…"

Oct 17

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Blog Posts

Higuera Gourd in Taino spirituality

Higuera para tomar agua | Bowl, Serving bowls, Tableware

This study by researcher Ryan Martin explores the meaning ascribed to higuera gourds by ancient Taino.

Please click on this LINK to download the PDF…

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Posted by Miguel Sague Jr on October 16, 2020 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments

Caney Circle Crossing Over Ceremony

CROSSING OVER CEREMONY

The ancient Taino people perceived the transition of a human soul from the realm of the living to the realm of the dead as a journey to a symbolic land called CoayBay. This place was imaged as being the very womb of the Earth Mother AtaBey, the Cosmic Matriarch, from which all life had emerged and to which all life returned, and it was associated with a number of symbolic objects that represented that womb. Among these objects were specially designed clay…

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Posted by Miguel Sague Jr on October 15, 2020 at 12:23pm