Friday, February 9, 2007

Archive: Cacibajagua Members in India

Excerpt from "The Voice of the Taino People: Gathering of Elders of the Ancient Traditions in India," Volume 6, Issue 1, January – March 2003, pg. 1:

MUMBAI, INDIA – From 4-9 February 2003, more than 180 delegates from about 40 countries representing various ancient religions and traditions of the world attended the First International Conference and Gathering of the Elders of Ancient Traditions and Cultures...

Among the various dignitaries who addressed the conference was an impressive delegation of Indigenous Leaders from the throughout the Americas (including the Caribbean). This dynamic contingent included representatives of the Maya, Navajo, Cherokee, Squamish, Carib and Taíno Nations. The Caribbean delegates included Chief Ricardo Bharat Hernandez of the Santa Rosa Carib Community, as well as Sylvia Karayaturey Rosario and Roberto Múkaro Borrero who were representing the United Confederation of Taíno People (UCTP) and the Cacibajagua Cultural Society...