For us, the Taínos and Arawak are the indigenous tribes of Jamaica and are considered our “First People” making them and their history a significant part of the Jamaican story. The …

The Tainos were the native Indians of Jamaica, who lived a peaceful lifestyle that was changed in immeasuable ways when the Europeans arrived. They had their origins in the Arawak tribes of …

In Jamaica, whether you’re Black, Asian, or White, we share ONE unified culture. This is in stark contrast to America, where cultural segregation is still “a thing” – perhaps with good reason. In …

In communities like Southfield, Blunthers, and Bull Savanna, the Tainos are not just a tale told but a living experience. Their bloodline being reclaimed and celebrated by individuals like Kasike …

Jamaican culture consists of the religion, norms, values, and lifestyle that define the people of Jamaica. The culture is mixed, with an ethnically diverse society, stemming from a history of …

4 天之前 · Jamaica - Afro-Caribbean, Maroons, Taino: Spanish colonists had virtually exterminated the aboriginal Taino people by the time the English invaded the island in 1655. …

2021年2月12日 · The Taíno were an Arawak people who were the indigenous people of the Caribbean and Florida. At the time of European contact in the late 15th century, they were the …

The third wave saw the arrival of Arawakan people now known as the Taino, who came originally from the Orinoco region in Venezuela, between 650 AD and 900 AD. They reached Jamaica …

Jamaica was originally inhabited by the Arawak Indians and possible the Taino from South America. The Arawak Indians were a gentle peace loving farming and fishing race. They …

Igbo people constituted a large portion of the African population enslaved people in Jamaica. Jamaica received the largest number of enslaved people from the biafra region than anywhere …