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

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Maximilian Forte posted blog posts

Oct 14

Leia posted a discussion

Baptisms/Blessings/Naming Ceremonies

Is there any known version or variant in the Taino traditions similar to baptisms, blessings or naming ceremonies performed on our people at birth, or at any later date in life?

Oct 14

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Maximilian Forte posted a photo

ARIMA BORN

Front cover of ARIMA BORN, Alert Press, 2016

Oct 14

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Maximilian Forte left a comment for Miguel Sague Jr

"Thank you so much, it is a great pleasure and honour to be back."

Oct 3

Miguel Sague Jr left a comment for Maximilian Forte

"I want to be the first to welcome you back brother!"

Oct 1

Maximilian Forte posted a blog post

Arima Born: Revealing the History of Arima and its Mission through the Catholic Church’s Baptismal Registers, 1820–1916 The Catholic Mission of Santa Rosa is something that helped to make Arima a distinctive town in Trinidad, accounting for nearly half of the Amerindian population of the colony in the 1800s. The baptismal registers of the Catholic Church in Arima, including those pertaining to its years as a…See More

Oct 1

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Maximilian Forte updated their profile

Oct 1

Maximilian Forte posted a status

"See my latest book at: https://www.alertpress.org/arima-born.html"

Oct 1

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NELCIA ROBINSON and Maximilian Forte are now friends

Oct 1

NELCIA ROBINSON joined TYRICO CARAPANA TACARIGUA's group

Tell Us your story

This will be a place where Indigenous Caribbean people and supporters can share there story with others in the network.See More

Oct 1

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Maximilian Forte is now friends with Kahlil Crawford, Erica Neeganagwedgin and ruben moran llaneza

Oct 1

Maximilian Forte left a comment for Maximilian Forte

"I am finally back, after an absence that lasted years. I am looking forward to posting much more regularly."

Oct 1

Maximilian Forte left a comment for Maximilian Forte

"I am finally back, after an absence that last years. I am looking forward to posting much more regularly."

Oct 1

Auro Fraser is now a member of Indigenous Caribbean Network

Sep 25

Welcome Them!

Miguel Sague Jr replied to Leia's discussion Looking for clarification on Taíno Nations

"Greetings Leia. The Taino Resurgence Movement is a complicated phenomenon (as is pretty much anything that is powered by so many personalities). In general I want to assure you that there are certain consistent assumptions that tend to remain steady…"

Sep 23

Leia posted a discussion

Looking for clarification on Taíno Nations

Greetings! I am new to the network, and in the past two years have discovered the Taino revivalist movement. I’ve been learning about the movement little by little. It is my intention to become part of the community respectfully, through the correct process and welcome any guidance in doing so :) However I’ve come across several individuals and groups online claiming to be legitimate Taíno nations, that also claim that the revivalist movement is fraudulent and appropriative. I’ve tried to reach…See More

Sep 23

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REVIEW OF THE ICC

Trinidad Caribs Inaugurate New Queen

Indigenous Survival Day: Forgetting Myths of Extinction

Pearls, Grenada: Histories of Resistance by an Old Runway

Colonial Myth-Making and the Mission of Santa Rosa de Arima, Trinidad

The Real History of the Mission of Santa Rosa de Arima: From ARIMA BORN

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VOICE OF THE TAINO PEOPLE ONLINE

Lokono Arawak Leader Releases 4th Book Focusing on Legendary Creatures of Eagle Clan Oral tradition

UCTP Representative to Speak at Indigenous Peoples’ Day Philly 2019

Youth-led Climate Actions Mobilize Millions Across the Globe

UCTP Representative will participate in Indigenous Political Engagement Summit

Tata’niki Iraheta Takes First Place in Junior Men Traditional Dance

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Indigenous People Caucus of the Greater Caribbean

WELCOME TO THE INDIGENOUS CARIBBEAN NETWORK

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Baptisms/Blessings/Naming Ceremonies

Started by Leia in What does it mean to be "indigenous" in the Caribbean today? Oct 13.

Looking for clarification on Taíno Nations 1 Reply

Started by Leia in What does it mean to be "indigenous" in the Caribbean today?. Last reply by Miguel Sague Jr Sep 23.

Want to build a strong Taino connection in Haiti. Want to meet with Taino in Puerto Rico in June 6 Replies

Started by Greg Cronin in Taino culture and history. Last reply by Greg Cronin Jun 29.

Ramon Pane RELACION ACERCA DE LAS ANTIGUEDADES DE LOS INDIOS

Started by Miguel Sague Jr in General Discussions Dec 9, 2018.

Astronomia Taina--Taino Astronomy

Started by Miguel Sague Jr in What does it mean to be "indigenous" in the Caribbean today? Dec 4, 2018.

TOBAKO ...our first sacred medicine 2 Replies

Started by Lil Wolf in General Discussions. Last reply by Jaime Rosario Apr 11, 2018.

TOBAKO ...our first sacred medicine

Started by Lil Wolf in What does it mean to be "indigenous" in the Caribbean today? Mar 22, 2018.

Blog Posts

Pearls, Grenada: Histories of Resistance by an Old Runway

A view out toward the sea, from the beach at the end…

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Posted by Maximilian Forte on October 13, 2019 at 10:22pm

Colonial Myth-Making and the Mission of Santa Rosa de Arima, Trinidad

Was the Arima Mission an “Indian Mission”? For what purposes, and in whose interests, was the Arima Mission established? How many Indigenous people lived in the Arima Mission, and in Trinidad as a whole? Who counted them? How were they counted, and why? Why did…

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Posted by Maximilian Forte on October 13, 2019 at 6:02pm

New Book: ARIMA BORN

Arima Born: Revealing the History of Arima and its Mission through the Catholic Church’s Baptismal Registers, 1820–1916

The Catholic Mission of Santa Rosa is something that helped to make Arima a distinctive town in Trinidad, accounting for nearly half of the Amerindian population of the colony in the 1800s. The baptismal registers of the Catholic Church in Arima, including…