been prepping for last weekend's black male development symposium at arcadia university outside philly, pa. much to see and learn. when guiding my own course of study, the path can become so vibrant. like this morning watching amy tan at the TED conference talk about creativity made me recall the serendipity that befalls the purposed sojourner guided by truth. the universe brings all that's needed in spades. so MAXIMILLIAN, i can see why leslie and i did meet here and not in b'klyn... we are supposed to meet here, thanks to you.

Hey Max, I think taro is what we call eddoes in Trinidad.

Why am I not surprised? Thank.

The African vs Indian phenomenon is perhaps the most divisive influence in the country as both sides of the divide appear to vie for supremacy undermining the efforts of the other side.

I am usually intrigued by the assertion of East Indians of being discriminated against and marginalised. I would like to hear the perspective of the first peoples on this petty bickering locally.

Who can I contact here in Trinidad for more information?

Hi Maximilian

You've written a great deal about the token recognition of aborigines in Trinidad. Has anything changed since then?

Trinidad

Thanks Maximilian....there is a saying "man know thyself". This is a subject area I am embarrassingly inept.

My father says the Caribs were a proud people who refused to be enslaved which is why Africans and Indians were brought in to work the lands.

Needless to say, this is how he explains the the family's general disposition to external pressure. There are some things we just would never yield to. So, I am really eager to learn more about this side of my bloodline.

I don't see the link, so perhaps no one else can. I was suspicious when I say no notes left by anyone. Glad it isn't just me again.

Good afternoon, Max, does the ''Notes' page work, or is it me again?
:-)

Hi Max the peresonnyou want to contact is member Miguel Sobaoko Koromo sague in reference to the Caney question.

I really hope you make it for July! Things are good. Focusing on the novel once again...Really looking forward to seeing my grandmother this summer. Working hard and enjoying my son!
This site looks great.
Hugs,
lab

Hello Lesley-Ann! Great to hear from you again. I am still "fooling around" where travel plans are concerned, but if I go I realized it would have to be in July as well, crossing into August. Otherwise, if it doesn't work out I will go in October, I hope. Otherwise, how is everything going for you?

Hi Mr. Forte,

How are you? Actually I'm renting close to Arima so it's Ok for me to attend. Just sent me some information so I can have a little knowledge of the event.
Also indicate the time, venue etc for me.
Thanks for the invitation.
Take care
Bye

Max, I will send you directly the blog's new posts, and will post relevant information in my page. Jorge and Irka soon will have interesting news for our network. Yaguarix

Hey Max! You have been on my mind! Bought my tickets to Trinidad yesterday (for me & my son!) I will be there in July. Will you still be there? I'll write you more soon,
hugs,
lab

You are welcome to join the language group too. I'd be interested in hearing about the challenges surrounding making a dictionary. I have a glossary (to small to be a dictionary yet) and would like to hear your thoughts about dictionary making.

Thanks MAX for the welcome but how could anyone not be
interesed in the caribbean and its history which i believe is
just starting to be understood also about their cricket team,
the sheer joy they show win or lose world wide has attracted
large numbers of children to this healthy life style , my only
regret is that i'm not 60 years younger to see this 1st hand
ALAN

Hahón (thank you!) and thanks for creating this group.

Thank you Max for welcoming. For years I have kept of abreast of your work and that of others in the Indigenous Caribbean Network. It is astonishing to see the great accomplishments that have taken direction due to this site.