Native Peoples Day in the Bronx

Native Day at the Kingsbridge Armory International Village Garden

Located on Kingsbridge Road
Between Jerome Avenue & Aqueduct Avenue
On
Saturday June 28, 2008
From
11AM to 5PM

Celebrate our Community garden with members of the

Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society
And
Cetilixtli Naumcampa Mexica Dancers

Enjoy Native Music and Crafts

Come and help plant a flower or a tree or just enjoy the day.

Our Garden is a learning experience and

the Place to Be For a Unique and Fun Filled Family Day in the Bronx.

Free Admission

Info and Contact number 718-584-0162
Email preed@nfamas.org
KAIVG programs depend on donations and grants

Your support, donations and help are needed so we can create
beautiful, safe, healthy, and happy community green spaces for our
communities

Please help Thank You.

Please note subject to cancellation in case of rains

Taino Solstice Gathering in the Bronx

New York, NY (UCTP Taino News) - In recognition of World Peace and Prayer Day and the summer solstice, the Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society and Iukaieke Guainia will host a ceremonial gathering and purification ceremony at Brook Park in the Bronx, New York on Saturday, June 21, 2008. A special focus of this event will be to offer prayers of unity for the participants of the Peace and Dignity Journeys Spiritual Run and the Longest Walk II. A naming ceremony for several community members will also take place. The gathering will begin at 12noon sharp and the event is free. The organizers have requested that attendees please bring food to share and consider monetary donations to the Friends of Brook Park. The park is located at 141st Street and Brook Ave in the South Bronx. For more information on the gathering contact uctp_ny@yahoo.com or call 1(212)604-4186.

UCTPTN 06.16.2008

Cacibajagua Presents Taino Culture at Gateway

New York (UCTP Taino News) - Members of the Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society pause after a series of sucessful presentations at the "Gateway to Nations Pow Wow", which took place on June 6-8, 2008 at Gateway National Park in Brooklyn, NY. In the photo from left to right, (upper row) Maria Mautiari Diaz, Roberto Borrero, Vanessa Inarunikia, (lower row) Alex Kuyaya Pastrano, Nakota Grant-Borrero, and Ericc Ausubo Diaz. (Photo credit: Reina Sipainaru Miranda)

Gateway to Nations Pow Wow to feature Taino Culture

New York (UCTP Taino News) - The Gateway to Nations Pow Wow is a celebration of Native American culture that will take place at Brooklyn’s in Floyd Bennett Field, Gateway National Recreation Area from June 6-8, 2008. Along with Native American dancers, singers, Native American arts and jewelry, food vendors this year’s Pow Wow will feature select cultural presentations from members of the Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society. The group will share Taino music, song, and dance as well as offer general information on Taino culture.

Other featured attractions at this annual event will be the Native Drum competition in classes from tiny tots to adults and showcase dances such as the Pura Women's Fancy Dance, Jingle Dance, Chicken Dance and Grass Dance.

Gates open on Saturday and Sunday at 11am and the Pow Wow continues all day until 7pm. The Grand Entry of Dancers begins at 1:00P on both days. On Friday, June 6th the Pow Wow grounds will be open to school groups from 10AM to 4PM.

Gateway to Nations Pow Wow is sponsored and organized by the Redhawk Indian Arts Council and more information on the event can be found at their website at http://www.redhawkcouncil.org/calendar/june19.htm.

Photo: Redhawk Indian Arts Council

UCTPTN 06.01.2008