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Taino Ti

This is an exerpt from the book written in 1984 called Influencias Mayas y Aztecas en los Tainos de las antillas mayores by Osvaldo Garcia Goyco. Mr Goyco was disuaded from further research by the academic elite at the time. I feel that Mr… Continue

Added by Caracoli on January 16, 2009 at 2:56pm — No Comments

TIBES Indian Ceremonial Part

Indian Ceremonial Part By: Nelsonafael Collazo autor of the book Tibet Centro Ceremonial Indigena Indigenous Ceremonial Center. Edicion Bilingue

"The Indian Ceremonial Center of Tibes ,located in the city of Ponce was discovered in 1975.The frist inhabitants of the area were Indians who came from South America. They must have settled here at about the beginning of the christian era,near the third century. Slowly ,the Tainos Indians… Continue

Added by Iris Antongiorgi Concepcion on January 16, 2009 at 2:30pm — 4 Comments

children and racism

The little girl rolled forward on wobbly legs trying not to loose balance before

getting on the rink floor. Once she had her speed up, she knew that she

would be less likely to fall. He older brother raced past and the rush of air

nearly toppled her. Her brother had grace and coordination while she was the

"clumsy" one. "Little miss klutz," as she was playfully known as, had sprained

her ankle 8 times in the first grade. Now, in the 4th grade, she wasn't any

more… Continue

Added by adem medina cardona on January 13, 2009 at 12:00am — 21 Comments

Caguana Parque Cerenomial en Peligro de Extincion

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Este yacimiento esta bien cuidado .Gracias al personal .Pero el museo no esta abierto .Alli hay muchas piezas que necesitan ser revisada . No se han ido al rio que queda cerca. Tengo la imprecion de que hay… Continue

Added by Iris Antongiorgi Concepcion on January 12, 2009 at 1:30pm — 29 Comments

The census is coming!!! What identity will you check off and why???

Lots of opinions of identity have surfaced in different posts about identity, and why you identify yourself as such, often with heated debates and controversy. This is posted to bring up, not a case for controversy, nor adversity, but for healthy discussion. Let's listen and respect ALL opinions and posts. I'd love to hear from ALL!!!

Added by Al "Kutubanama" Velazquez on January 12, 2009 at 2:57am — 31 Comments

Connections

I've been away for a time and the time has been spent researching and making new discoveries.

New people have been added to my family tree and some old dead ends found their new life within the "new" connections that have been made.

The family connections weave in and out of one another and sometimes go round about the world only to return to thier home in the end.

Our ancestors were all restless people moving to and fro about their world making new discoveries… Continue

Added by Ayesart on January 10, 2009 at 10:43am — 1 Comment

Gathering of 8,000 Drums

Gathering for Mother Earth

Tau to All Taino People You are Invited- To All People

The Indigenous First Nations, Peoples, Communities and

Organizations of the World and all Humankind According to a Prophecy

of all Indigenous Peoples.

It is time to re-unify ourselves and rediscover for ourselves all

the Seeds of the Four Directions in order to reactivate cosmic

energy, heal historical wounds and heal our Mother Earth by

respecting life and the liberty… Continue

Added by Monika/Mamona on January 8, 2009 at 11:39am — 1 Comment

What do you need to have to be considered a Taino?

What is a modern taino? which characteristics will make somebody a taino(a)? Any help getting this point clear will be really appreciated.

Bryan

Added by Bryan Burgos on January 4, 2009 at 6:44pm — 12 Comments

2009 (2)

May this new year bring you all great blessings. ~c

Added by adem medina cardona on January 1, 2009 at 6:14pm — No Comments

2009

I have been absent for quite some time, traveling between Puerto Rico and the USA. I have missed coming here and viewing all the art and other offerings. I am sorry I was unable to reply to all your messages when they came in. I will try to get caught up this week. Here is a photo of 8 of my children taken 30 December 2008. May the new year bring you great blessings, peace and…

Added by adem medina cardona on December 31, 2008 at 4:30am — 2 Comments

We celebrated Winter Solstice in Pittsburgh and Miami

Tau My Relatives

The Caney Indigenous Spiritual Circle celebrated its annual Winter Solstice Ceremony in two separate locations this month. On Saturday Dec 20 we participated in the traditional Solstice rituals at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On the following Saturday, December 27 we celebrated the same Return To The Divine Womb… Continue

Added by Miguel Sague Jr on December 28, 2008 at 3:00pm — 4 Comments

Indigenous Peoples not allowed to speak

PROTEST-Indigenous Peoples "2nd MAY REVOLT" at the UNPFII

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Indigenous Peoples not allowed to speak at UNFCCC-10 Dec 2008

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Added by Zeeska Lee on December 26, 2008 at 4:32pm — No Comments

The Ceremonial Taino petaloid hatchet and its relation to the Maya hatchet god Kawil.........El Hacha Ceremonial Taina y su Relacion a Kawil, el Dios del Hacha Maya

Hachas tainas

The Ceremonial Taino petaloid hatchet and its relation to the Maya hatchet god Kawil

Miguel A Sague Machiran (published in Spanish and English)

EL HACHA CEREMONIAL TAINA TIPO…

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Added by Miguel Sague Jr on December 22, 2008 at 1:00am — 9 Comments

"A SPIRITS WORDS" (A poem I wrote about a friends love for his wife)

LOOKING OUT OF MY WINDOW

ON A COLD AND LONELY NIGHT,

I CAN SEE THE SHADOWS DANCING FROM BUILDING TO BUILDING AS THEY PASS BY THE LIGHTS.

I SIT ALONE AND THINKING OF YOU,

AND THE WONDERFUL DAYS WHEN WE COUNTED AS TWO.

YOUR ON MY MIND AND A GENTLE BREEZE CARESSES MY FACE,

AND THE SMELL OF YOUR PERFUME IS THERE IN ITS PLACE.

I CAN TELL IT WAS YOU, I KNEW IT WAS YOUR TOUCH,

MY HOW I MISS YOU, CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHY IT HURTS SO… Continue

Added by AGUILAR MARRERO on December 17, 2008 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

"INSPIRATION" and another painting

WHEN I WENT TO PUERTO RICO WITH MY GODMOTHER "TANAMA" (DEBBIE TORRENS), SHE TOOK ME TO SEE A WOMAN BY THE NAME OF "NANIKI". SHE HAS A WONDERFUL PLACE WHERE WE LEARNED ABOUT THE HERBS AND ABOUT OUR TAINO ANCESTORS. EVERYWHERE WE WALKED YOU COULD FEEL THE PRESENCE OF MOTHER EARTH AND THOSE WHO WALKED THAT TIERRA BEFORE US, IT WAS VERY SPIRITUAL. THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN SHOWED ME MANY SECRETS OF THE LAND AND MADE ME LAUGH OFTEN. NANIKI IS ALWAYS FIGHTING FOR THE PEOPLE FOR ONE REASON OR ANOTHER. I… Continue

Added by AGUILAR MARRERO on December 17, 2008 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments

Don Manuel and Grandfather Cyril Taylor

Don Manuel (left) and Grandfather Cyril (Right)

This year we have lost 2 of our great spiritual leaders, Grandfather Cyril Taylor, Carib, in July, and Don Ángel Manuel Galagarza, Boricua, this past Sunday, December 13. When we lose an elder, we lose an encyclopedia of knowledge as well as their wisdom and strength for our community.

I had the privilege of accompanying the two Grandfathers, Grandmother Naniki Reyes Ocasio and Don… Continue

Added by Rixturey on December 17, 2008 at 12:59am — No Comments

Survival of the Ancient Mother Spirit in Caribean Spiritual Tradition

Tau My Relatives

Cuba has the honor of maintaining a curious spiritual tradition which

nowadays is mostly recognized only within the narrow confines of Afro-

Latin circles. Those of you who are acquainted with the tradition of

Yoruba REGLA DE OCHA (sometimes popularly known as "Santeria") know

of one of the most important icons of this tradition, a female spirit

called "Ochun". This spirit (or orisha) is… Continue

Added by Miguel Sague Jr on December 16, 2008 at 4:08am — No Comments

Interpretation of a Taino Myth - Deminan Inaru Karey (Deminan and Turtle Woman)

Awhile back I did some interpretations of myths that I had read in the writings of Ramon Pané. Here is my interpretation of the myth of Deminan and Turtle Woman.

As soon as they came to the door of Bayamanaco, the old man and saw that he carried cazabe (bread made from cassava flour), they said “Ahiacabo guarocoel!” which means, “We know our grandfather!” In the same way, Deminan Caracaracol, seeing his brothers ahead of him, entered… Continue

Added by Rixturey on December 15, 2008 at 12:46am — 2 Comments

What is Solstice

Tau My Relatives

Our Taino ancestors were attentive sky watchers and made accurate observations of the movements of heavenly bodies. These movements almost always express themselves in the form of cycles and the assessment of these cycles was as important to the Caribbean islanders as it was to their contemporaries living in the high Maya…

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Added by Miguel Sague Jr on December 12, 2008 at 6:00am — 14 Comments

post about my movie.

I just sign up for this page to look for info and the big surprise i have is looking at all this wonderful people, as you may see is just the story board about the legend of the ciguapa, at the moment I am looking for funds any where to make it, it will be a big hit of entrance when i make and sure i won't forget you.

Added by Carlos Valdez on December 10, 2008 at 8:27am — No Comments