THANKS FOR YOUR WELCOME. THE EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN A POSITIVE ONE. THIS SITE HAS GREAT PEOPLE AND FRIENDS. PLENTY OF INFORMATION AND OPINIONS. NICE TO BE IN YOUR BOHIO AND SIT AROUND THE FIRE WITH FRIENDS.

Hello and thank you for the warm welcome. I'm glad to be here.

Hello Mr. Forte. I am very pleased of knowing from you. I am a Spanish speaker, so you can write me in Spanish if you please. I am interested in survivals from Taino culture in all the Caribbean, and particularly in the Dominican Republic.

Thank you.

Thank you Max. Its wonderful what you have done here and I'm sure the site will be used by the majority purposefully. I intended to explore a lot of what is on here and to contribute somehow but I find myself overloaded with work at the moment....I'll find the time - no worries.
Once again thank you.

Thanks for the welcome. I've been a little distracted with other things lately but I'll check out more of your site.

I created a password for it as you know that I did get in. For some resean it did kick me out a few time. I will try tomorrow. Thanx..............

I clicked on it but its asking for a password. I used the same as what I use on this site but its not letting me in.

Hey max. You going to kick my butt but i dont see it. Is it on the main page.

Hi Max, actually for some of my own research what I googled was for example Plantations in Hawaii and just clicked on different links and read. Also I looked into different areas after reading the history over and over again on the Immigration from PR to Hawaii, looking for clues and using key words.

I think the best way is if someone has an idea of history to look there first. Tomas Waribonex introduced me to the History and from there I went back and used it. also there are different writings on some history and that helps alot. Now my next step is microfilm from 1901 new orleans ships that arrived from PR to Hawaii, something I found in historical writings just from reading and by also my cousin who is also doing a family search any info she has added which recently in San Francisco she found some and now I know the name of my great grandmother's sister just from her info!!

Let people know if they have an idea of history, read it, it will help them get answers and find their family.

also having my grandmothers SS number I received her old application not much info but it did state she was a laborer with the Hawaiian Pineapple Co. so sometimes paying the fee of 27 dollars pays off when requestion old applications thru the SS office which I found online thru the SS page and under questions.

I hope this helps sincerely Teresa

I consider myself truly blessed to know the people I know and to have the people who truly know me!!! Anyone could come up with an opinion about the "Thanksgiving" Holiday now upon us because of our Indigenous roots, but I will say the following in this season regardless of what this Holiday historically means to so many Native people: I will cast aside all historical offense and all present day offense to say that I am truly blessed by the Creator of this Universe tohave experieced all I have in this life and grateful for EVERY PERSON I've encountered in my life that has shown me either a positive or negative experience in my life, because I've learned so much from them. I am also thankful for ALL the people that I've encountered in my life who have spoken either positively, or gossiped negatively about me behind my back, because they've shown m e who is truly on my side, and who's against me!!! I'm even thankful for those who have spoken against me beind my back, because they've shown me that I am at east 2 steps ahead of them and on the right track!!! On this holiday of "THANKSGIVING" I'm thankful for all that has happened to me because it has shown me what path to take and will show me the path I will take. I can truly say even in the face of adversity; "I AM TRULY BLESSED"

Hello Max,
I have just joined...what a great site! I always knew there were other Amerindians out there...finding them online has been a bit of a pain. Thanks to you - here we are. I really do look forward to all the discussions on here and hope to contribute too....for now however, I'm just exploring... Joy

Greeting :
Thanks for your warm welcome to your site . I look forword to read and educate myself and others in our Taino ways. May the Creator always bless.

Hi Max hope u continue to be blessed and all of ur family I also practically lived in Toronto and still do went to Monteral for a seminar in TaeKwon-Do wonderful city no I have not been to too many seminar their are very few since the great Turtle shut down in Niagara Falls or maybe because i am not in the main stream let me know when that seminar comes up thank you
peace and blessings
nancymaria

Good Morning, Maximilian:
Thank you for your very positive comments on the video, Path Of An Artist.
I have given lectures during my exhibitions educating many adults, and children about the history of our people. I worked hard to clarify and dispel the myths about our "extinction" as well as try to inspire young upcoming artists.
I also have taken it upon myself to educate the art viewing public about Caribbean art by sharing my venues with other artists.
This artist has many responsibilities on his shoulders.

I find sehr gut el profil tuyo. Noto que estás on line, pero ya soy viejo y desde hace 5 días despues de 3 meses sin, tengo otra vez Internet. Se me han olvidado muchas cosas. Me puedes ecribir a mi e-mail, y yo te contesto. Ya tengo que salir a mi trabajo, que quedad a dos estaciones de bus. Gracias, necesito este vínculo, y se que tengo antepasados indígenas a travez de mi bisabuela materna, que se llama Catalina Caballero de Marinez. Naturalmente ya murió. Nació en Usiacurí, pueblo indígena. El nombre significa " pueblo ó tierra de Curíes, un animalito roedor muy común en Sothamerica. Aquí hay una calle con tu nombre : Maximilian Strasse, en donde quedan almacenes de ropa fina, frcuantado por gente famosa y millonarea.

Hi Max I would like u to let me know any events in Canada I live in Buffalo 5 min to the Canadian border so it would be eaiser for me to get to Canada then anywhere I do some traveling but i try to hang in my own area
Peace and blessings
NancyMaria

Hey Max, just saw your new picture. Looking sharp my brother.

I probably responded before but I would like to infrom you that you soon would have a chance to visit there when I return for the rest of my life in about 10 yrs time. I would like to spend the rest of life working for /among the Native people back home (as I have always dream of)
www.rupununilearners.org

Hello
I am very impressed with your site and hope to learn and understand more about my people I am looking for alot of guidiance

yours NancyMaria