Indigenous caribbean

The Caribbean islands have a rich and complex history, and their indigenous names reflect this. In this blog post, we explore the origins of the 30+ main Caribbean island names, and we learn about the cultures of the people who first inhabited these islands. Pin and read this post to learn more about the indigenous names of the Caribbean islands! #CaribbeanHistory #CaribbeanIslands #Caribbean

Taíno decendents make up a large population of the United States. When we celebrate Native American heritage, we should also celebrate the Taínos.

Early paintings of the Caribbeans (Taino & Arawak) were shown as darker and with curly hair. Over time this changed.

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Located on the East coast of Dominica is the home of the indigenous peoples of Dominica. There are 3782 acres of land for approximately 3000 Kalinago residents, who are also known as the Carib peop…

Kalifuna/Kalinago (Arawak f.k.a. Carib)

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The following website contains an article which looks at another side of the "Great" explorer that was Christopher Columbus. The article contains the following details: Details of his business contract with Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand Details of his wishes to convert the native people Details about the proposed enslavement of the indigenous people The beginning of Spain's hold on the "New World" http://www.understandingprejudice.org/nativeiq/columbus.htm

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