For those interested in learning and revitalizing the Indigenous languages of the Caribbean. Includes, Taíno, Karifuna, Garifuna, Lokono, Wayuu, Añu (Paraujano), Warao, Carib etc. THE USE OF ANY INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE IS WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED! :)
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I read one of old posts,and it may have been unclear...the Garifuna have kept their traditions alive and well,many are living in the Bronx! The irony is how we seek all we can about our "Indian" people....here these Garifuna,relizing that they kept the Indian part alive and well,now realize that they have lost the African part of theri hertage,and are busy learning fron that part from the Bablawos and Santeros !! Somebody NEEDS to go into the Garifuna community and humbly ask to be taught theri Arawak ways!
Good morning, Guatiao! I have a question about the phrase "Jan Jan Katu." I understand that it means "So be it" - a sacred affirmation of what was just spoken or enacted. I would like to understand that phrase better.
I believe "jan" means yes, is that correct? What does "katu" mean?
Hahom!
My friend speaks Wayuu. :p
This sounds like a really good additional space for learning,I'm going there now. Thanks
Hello! I've created a Taino Language Revitalization Forum group on facebook. I would love y'all's participation if you are on there. My long term goal is to see if we can get funding to start a series of language meetings sometime in 2020 where we can start to deeply reconstruct grammar, vocabulary, etc. But building on all the already existing efforts. Please check the group out and join if you can. You can find a link by searching facebook for: Taino Language Revitalization Forum. Jan jan katum.
My brother Miguel, this is very fascinating information. I love how our ancestors' (and our) cosmology is woven in the very syllables of our language!
I have begun reading your brilliant document on Guakar. As you mention how the male Guakar was named with feminine references (Our Harsh Mentrual Cramps), Guakar's charge, Yaya Lokuo comes to my mind - both male and female - who gives birth to First Man and First Woman via the mystical and creative offering of blood. Again with blood being the vehicle for divine creation. So much wisdom and teaching wrapped up in the language and the legends. Wow! (I apologize if I went off the language topic in this group for a moment.)
Brother Sky Seer, thank you for that information as well. I look forward to learning from that text and about those relatives living out this lineage right now.
I agree, Sky Seer, my brain is soaring (and buzzing) from all this as well.
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