Why not the Chamorro? A possible peer in Taino cultural revival….

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Nanu

The  discussion I was participating in on the UCTP forum regarding the Taino language, inspired me to further research other indigenous peoples who may be like us;  folks struggling with their own individual decolonization while trying to help heal that of  their people, reviving the culture and those things that are important to it, making [...]

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When is abusive behavior acceptable?

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Nanu

These questions have been running around my head for a couple of weeks now… I had to put them out there. Just thoughts to ponder… Is the good that a person does reason enough to accept abuse and disrespect from them? Does the fact that a person chooses to sacrifice and give so much of [...]

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“Tau” as religious infiltration?

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Nanu

The thought of “Tau” being a religious corruption was a very interesting element added to the “Tau” discussion… Some folks believe that “tau” is of christian origin because of the tau cross used by the Franciscan monks,  as a mark of those who accept Christ as their savior, and maybe even the mark painted in [...]

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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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Resurgence or Insurgence? Stoking the rage of colonization…

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Nanu

I was recently in a conversation with a Taino gentleman who’s passion for the Taino Nation was so strong it was admirable. He was intelligent and seemed well read and interesting.  Personally, I believe he had some very good points at times, but sadly, his truth was hidden in thorns which made it difficult to [...]

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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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