Who’s example can we follow? Are the Maori a good choice?

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Nanu

In a recent discussion on the UCTP forum regarding the matter of the Taino language, it’s development and evolution came up.  The particular word being discussed was “Tau” which has been used for several years now as a greeting among Taino online.   No one seems to know where the word came from, nor how [...]

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Some thoughts on the word “Tau”

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Nanu

There has been an uproar in the Taino community recently with regards to the word “tau” being used as a greeting.  Apparently this word has not been found in any of the resources we have for Taino language, nor has it been found in any of our cousin languages… those that have been looked through, [...]

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They came before Columbus… and what?!?

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Nanu

I read They Came Before Columbus:  The African Presence in Ancient America by Ivan Van Sertima.  I wasn’t halfway through this book and I was thoroughly offended, but I finished it just to hear their point of view. I don’t buy it.

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Splintering among the Taino Nation…

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Nanu

These are some questions I thought very interesting, and I had never considered before.   They were posted on an Indigenous Forum I participate in by someone whom I consider quite intelligent.  The questions are regarding the Taino Movement and it’s people from 20+ years ago to the present.  There are some people who have been [...]

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Restitution or retribution for the first “Indians”?

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Nanu

Who needs federal recognition?  Why should we beg like dogs for the privledge of being able to be called “Native American” when this title is rightfully ours by virtue of birth? Why not take the conquerors to the world courts for crimes against humanity?  Why not take Spain, Portugal,  France and England to court for [...]

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A home of our own~ Considering a Taino Village

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Nanu

I personally dislike the label “reservation” or “reserve” because it makes me think of a zoo, a  habitat for wildlife observation at a safe distance.  This was the idea behind indigenous reservations originally.  That is why so many different nations were stuffed into the same lands, but that’s a history lesson for another time… Although, [...]

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Cultural Dissonance?

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Nanu

Note:  The following post is a long one. I hope you feel like reading!   ~N I am a modern Caribbean Indian woman; a mixture of Taino, European and African descent.  However, it is my Taino Indian heritage that I choose to follow, learn and endorse.  The existence of my Taino ancestry has been covered up, [...]

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An Attitude of Gratitude

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Nanu

Examiner.com posted this article regarding Thanksgiving and towards the end exhorts people, not to quit the celebration, but to share the Truth of it’s history. The only concern I have with the telling of the “Truth” of Thanksgiving is the vast amounts of “Truths” out there!  Even among the links at the bottom of the [...]

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LaSt DaY!!

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Nanu

Today is the last day of my birthmonth so I’m gonna end it with fun, laughter and crashing from a sugar high!! Happy Halloween to all!!!

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The “Discovery” of America?

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Nanu

This month people in various countries will be celebrating what is commonly called “Columbus Day” or “Dia de la Raza”; a day marked to celebrate the arrival of Columbus and his cronies crew onto the shores of “virgin” lands. Many view this as an incredible event, worthy of celebration and joy.  At a time when [...]

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