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Arawak Loom
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I am looking for any resources, especially photos/descriptions of the type of looms the Tainos would have used. The only name I have come across so far is called an Arawak Loom, but I can't seem to…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by WAR May 11, 2018.

Achiano, Koromo, Rakuno, Sobaico
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Caney Circle's medicine wheel lists these as spirits who bear the name of that direction's respective star. Trying to figure out if Achiano, Koromo, Rakuno, Sobaico are the names of spirits or the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Michelle Inarú Ropará Apr 26, 2022.

Nagua/guayuco

Is anyone aware if the chroniclers documented specifics about the make-up of the nagua? Specifically I would like to know if they were worn as one long piece (a breechcloth) or as two individual…Continue

Started Feb 19, 2015

Pleiades Dance?
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Is anyone aware of a ritual ceremony in Taino culture involving  the Pleiades dance, which involves a mock fight between men and women, followed by a race? The dance took place at the start of the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Nelson Kaoamarix Zayas Feb 27, 2015.

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Gianna Rivera replied to Nelson Kaoamarix Zayas's discussion Medicine Wheel questions
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Full Moon Ceremony at Google Meet: tgy-sbaj-yed

December 18, 2021 from 7pm to 8pm
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Nelson Kaoamarix Zayas replied to Nelson Kaoamarix Zayas's discussion Achiano, Koromo, Rakuno, Sobaico
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José A. González replied to Nelson Kaoamarix Zayas's discussion Achiano, Koromo, Rakuno, Sobaico
"Hello! As I learn and reflect upon this, how am I to understand the unique roles of the sacred spirit birds and food mothers? Thank you. ~José"
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Nelson Kaoamarix Zayas commented on Miguel Sague Jr's blog post Higuera Gourd in Taino spirituality
"I was hoping the article gave more details about the designs on the gourd. I cannot see the designs in the photos."
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About Me:
I was born in NYC. Both my parents and their parents were born in Boriken.
Occupation:
Treasurer for the Caney Circle. Owner of Nelson Zayas Tax Services. Elementary School Teacher. Co-founder and Treasurer of Willow Roots, Inc.
Education:
BS Physician Assistant
MS Elementary Education PreK-6
MS Integrating Technology in the Classroom
Administrative Certification
Contact Information:
n.zayas@ppcsd.org
Research Interests:
Taino weaving
Taino medicine
Taino stories
Taino language
Taino culture
Link:
http://www.ppcsd.org/webpages/nzayas/

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At 5:06pm on August 14, 2020, Edgar Rodriguez(Kunuku Ceiba) said…

please keep me on ,thanks

At 5:48pm on August 11, 2020, Samantha Perez said…
Hi! I am not certain how to email you about the emails regarding membership. I’d love to continue my membership
At 1:52pm on August 11, 2020, Mia Lynn Rosario (Hibi D' Aniki) said…

Please keep me on. Been very busy at work with Covid19

Abrazos 

Bomatum

Mia

At 2:24am on August 2, 2014, AkuTurey said…

Taino ti,welcome Nelson! There is a lot to learn and"re-discover" here. You had questions about the Poughkeepsie Taino event on Aug 9th?