What does "Indigenous" mean to you? - Indigenous Caribbean Network2024-03-29T10:18:50Zhttp://indigenouscaribbean.ning.com/forum/topics/2030313:Topic:862?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI think we should be mindfull…tag:indigenouscaribbean.ning.com,2008-08-12:2030313:Comment:94202008-08-12T15:22:32.516ZSunBowhttp://indigenouscaribbean.ning.com/profile/SUNBOW
I think we should be mindfull when it comes to such things as labels the terms we use allways seem to alienate someone. To be indigenous to me in actuallaty is just a term which in truth is nonsensical, as we are all in truth indigenous to somewhere.. but the blood that runs through my veins constantly reminds me of the places my ancestors have been and will go to. I am proud to be aware that my native amerindains where people of vision and respect for the there enviroment and that my thinking…
I think we should be mindfull when it comes to such things as labels the terms we use allways seem to alienate someone. To be indigenous to me in actuallaty is just a term which in truth is nonsensical, as we are all in truth indigenous to somewhere.. but the blood that runs through my veins constantly reminds me of the places my ancestors have been and will go to. I am proud to be aware that my native amerindains where people of vision and respect for the there enviroment and that my thinking is a test to the strengh of my ancestrol spirit. Through me and my bloodline I know that a culture that was surposed to of been cut of at the head still survives and dances through me I dont feel like a have dual heritage the european in me dances well with the african in me which in turn compliments my amerindain ancestry quite well. Indigenous: produced naturall…tag:indigenouscaribbean.ning.com,2008-08-10:2030313:Comment:91652008-08-10T02:41:10.136ZKeiahanihttp://indigenouscaribbean.ning.com/profile/Brooke
Indigenous: produced naturally in a country. This is from:<br />
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Latin: indigena - native, marking the bounds or limits within which.<br />
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Which derives from: genere - begotten/beget<br />
and indi - strengthen : Hence strongly begotten or to strongly beget<br />
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then: beget - bigitan, to find} Hence to be/feel strongly found
Indigenous: produced naturally in a country. This is from:<br />
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Latin: indigena - native, marking the bounds or limits within which.<br />
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Which derives from: genere - begotten/beget<br />
and indi - strengthen : Hence strongly begotten or to strongly beget<br />
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then: beget - bigitan, to find} Hence to be/feel strongly found Aside from having an indigeno…tag:indigenouscaribbean.ning.com,2008-08-01:2030313:Comment:76602008-08-01T04:47:04.860ZKeiahanihttp://indigenouscaribbean.ning.com/profile/Brooke
Aside from having an indigenous ancestral past, to be indigenous is to be a active participate in a culture. People who originate from a specific environment or place are not just mere onlookers they have to be immersed in at least some aspects of the culture. It's a way of life, a lifestyle. I think as indigenous people it is important to be well balanced in our dynamic of identity and realize that it is a combination of who we were then and who we are now.
Aside from having an indigenous ancestral past, to be indigenous is to be a active participate in a culture. People who originate from a specific environment or place are not just mere onlookers they have to be immersed in at least some aspects of the culture. It's a way of life, a lifestyle. I think as indigenous people it is important to be well balanced in our dynamic of identity and realize that it is a combination of who we were then and who we are now. I agree. I have the identical…tag:indigenouscaribbean.ning.com,2008-07-31:2030313:Comment:73062008-07-31T04:48:59.844ZCheri Marchand Schillinghttp://indigenouscaribbean.ning.com/profile/CheriMarchandSchilling
I agree. I have the identical thought. I feel it is my obligation as a descendant of a people who are viewed as extinct to awaken and open eyes to our existence. Additionally, equally of important is educating myself as well about the people I descend from (though this is a challenge having not been raised with the Spanish language). Only through education can history ever have a chance to be righted and the artifacts and remains of our ancient ancestors protected.
I agree. I have the identical thought. I feel it is my obligation as a descendant of a people who are viewed as extinct to awaken and open eyes to our existence. Additionally, equally of important is educating myself as well about the people I descend from (though this is a challenge having not been raised with the Spanish language). Only through education can history ever have a chance to be righted and the artifacts and remains of our ancient ancestors protected. Taino Ti
I may add that now…tag:indigenouscaribbean.ning.com,2008-07-31:2030313:Comment:71252008-07-31T01:19:11.195ZCaracolihttp://indigenouscaribbean.ning.com/profile/tainoray
Taino Ti<br />
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I may add that now that I acknowledge that I am Indigenous I take on a lifelong committment to foster awareness of our Ancient ones to the 4 directions without an agenda to self fullfilling agrandizement.
Taino Ti<br />
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I may add that now that I acknowledge that I am Indigenous I take on a lifelong committment to foster awareness of our Ancient ones to the 4 directions without an agenda to self fullfilling agrandizement. Why are you so suprised of "l…tag:indigenouscaribbean.ning.com,2008-07-30:2030313:Comment:68732008-07-30T13:00:01.760ZCaracolihttp://indigenouscaribbean.ning.com/profile/tainoray
Why are you so suprised of "light" faces from the Caribbean. The greater antillean Islands are in the Caribbean.<br />
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No one island or islands has a copywright on the term Caribbean.
Why are you so suprised of "light" faces from the Caribbean. The greater antillean Islands are in the Caribbean.<br />
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No one island or islands has a copywright on the term Caribbean. Indigenous in my opinion mean…tag:indigenouscaribbean.ning.com,2008-07-30:2030313:Comment:68702008-07-30T12:53:24.407ZCaracolihttp://indigenouscaribbean.ning.com/profile/tainoray
Indigenous in my opinion means being related to the inhabitants of the land before the arrival of the europeans.<br />
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Thought evolves so we may all answer to another term in the future.
Indigenous in my opinion means being related to the inhabitants of the land before the arrival of the europeans.<br />
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Thought evolves so we may all answer to another term in the future. Another way of looking at it…tag:indigenouscaribbean.ning.com,2008-05-11:2030313:Comment:39412008-05-11T14:01:24.680ZZeeska Leehttp://indigenouscaribbean.ning.com/profile/ZeeskaLee
Another way of looking at it is why be collectively named/branded by others? What's wrong with Carib,Taino, Karifuna, Garifuna, Arawak etc. aren't they unique in their own right?
Another way of looking at it is why be collectively named/branded by others? What's wrong with Carib,Taino, Karifuna, Garifuna, Arawak etc. aren't they unique in their own right? That's interesting, because i…tag:indigenouscaribbean.ning.com,2008-05-11:2030313:Comment:39252008-05-11T04:37:25.598ZArenahihttp://indigenouscaribbean.ning.com/profile/arenahi
That's interesting, because in Australia and Canada where Aboriginal was widely used there is a movement to move away from that word. In Australia Koori is gaining momentum while in Canada they use the term "First Nations".
That's interesting, because in Australia and Canada where Aboriginal was widely used there is a movement to move away from that word. In Australia Koori is gaining momentum while in Canada they use the term "First Nations". Umm, I guess I tend to be a b…tag:indigenouscaribbean.ning.com,2008-05-11:2030313:Comment:39222008-05-11T04:36:09.200ZArenahihttp://indigenouscaribbean.ning.com/profile/arenahi
Umm, I guess I tend to be a bit practical when it comes to things like this. To me being Indigenous in the Caribbean means you have an Indigenous Caribbean ancestor. That is, if you had an ancestor that was either Carib, Taino, Karifuna, Garifuna, Arawak or any of the other so called "Amerindian" tribes that inhabited the area before Columbus came.<br />
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I don't really care how light or dark someone is, if you have a Carib, Taino, Karifuna, Garifuna, Arawak etc, ancestor and you identify yourself as…
Umm, I guess I tend to be a bit practical when it comes to things like this. To me being Indigenous in the Caribbean means you have an Indigenous Caribbean ancestor. That is, if you had an ancestor that was either Carib, Taino, Karifuna, Garifuna, Arawak or any of the other so called "Amerindian" tribes that inhabited the area before Columbus came.<br />
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I don't really care how light or dark someone is, if you have a Carib, Taino, Karifuna, Garifuna, Arawak etc, ancestor and you identify yourself as being of any of those tribes then you are Indigenous to me. If you have no ancestors from any of these tribes then you are not.