UCTP Taino News – Activists Jose Medina and John Aguilar Marrero have announced the “Boricuation Cultural Afternoon Internet TeleRadio Show” will premier on Sunday, August 17th, 2008. Hosted by Boricuation.com, the program will “webcast” on ESP51.com airing live from 3-6pm (EST) regularly on Sundays. Summarizing the show’s content, Taino artist John Aguilar Marrero states audiences can expect “music, community oriented announcements, special guest interviews, artist performance showcases, and a lot of cultural information especially about Taíno culture”. See more details and RSVP on the show's webpage at http://boricuation.ning.com. Saturday, August 16, 2008
Activists launch Cultural Internet TeleRadio Show
UCTP Taino News – Activists Jose Medina and John Aguilar Marrero have announced the “Boricuation Cultural Afternoon Internet TeleRadio Show” will premier on Sunday, August 17th, 2008. Hosted by Boricuation.com, the program will “webcast” on ESP51.com airing live from 3-6pm (EST) regularly on Sundays. Summarizing the show’s content, Taino artist John Aguilar Marrero states audiences can expect “music, community oriented announcements, special guest interviews, artist performance showcases, and a lot of cultural information especially about Taíno culture”. See more details and RSVP on the show's webpage at http://boricuation.ning.com. 
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Cemi Underground Presents Meet the Artists...
August 16, 2008 from 3pm to 4pm,
Cemi Underground
1799 Lexington Ave. @ 112th St., New York, NY
Contact for info: 1(212)860-2820
Meet the Artists - Painters Aguilar Marrero and Reina Miranda will discuss their artwork and inspirations in this gallery talk type event and will sell prints of their work that have been exhibited at the American Museum of Natural History and the United Nations building.
Visit Reina and Aguilar at: www.tainospirit.com
Admission: FREE
Cemi Underground
1799 Lexington Ave. @ 112th St., New York, NY
Contact for info: 1(212)860-2820
Meet the Artists - Painters Aguilar Marrero and Reina Miranda will discuss their artwork and inspirations in this gallery talk type event and will sell prints of their work that have been exhibited at the American Museum of Natural History and the United Nations building.
Visit Reina and Aguilar at: www.tainospirit.com
Admission: FREE
Friday, August 8, 2008
Indigenous Peoples Day, Saturday, August 9
The American Museum of Natural History
presents
Indigenous Peoples Day
Saturday, August 9
12 noon-5:00 p.m.
Kaufmann Theater, first floor
Free with Museum admission
In recognition of the United Nations' International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, this afternoon features a special concert performance with Halau I Ka Wekiu from Hawai'i as well as an indigenous Caribbean cultural presentation by members of the Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society.
"Yarning Up", a short film series focusing on Northern Australian Aboriginal stories, will also be featured.
An Indigenous Artisan Showcase will take place in the Museum's Grand Gallery.
This program is cosponsored with the Secretariat of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the NGO Committee on the United Nations International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples, the Tribal Link Foundation and the United Confederation of Taino People.
1:00 p.m. - Halau I Ka Wekiu
Hawaiian Hula School Performance
2:00 p.m. - "Yarning Up: 4 Short Stories from the Top End"
Australian Aboriginal Short Films
Screening with introduction and Q&A by Producer Penny Smallacombe
3:00 p.m. - Halau I Ka Wekiu
Hawaiian Hula School Performance
4:30 p.m. - Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society
12noon – 5:30pm: An Indigenous Artisan Showcase, Grand Gallery, First
Floor
Several indigenous artists including Jude Norris (Cree), Barbara James Snyder (Washoe/Paiute) and Taino Spirit will display their works throughout the day.
Global Weekends are made possible, in part, by the City of New York, the New York City Council, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Additional support has been provided by the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc., the Tolan Family, and the family of Frederick H. Leonhardt.
Public programs are made possible, in part, by the Rita and Frits Markus Fund for Public Understanding of Science.
presents
Indigenous Peoples Day
Saturday, August 9
12 noon-5:00 p.m.
Kaufmann Theater, first floor
Free with Museum admission
In recognition of the United Nations' International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, this afternoon features a special concert performance with Halau I Ka Wekiu from Hawai'i as well as an indigenous Caribbean cultural presentation by members of the Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society.
"Yarning Up", a short film series focusing on Northern Australian Aboriginal stories, will also be featured.
An Indigenous Artisan Showcase will take place in the Museum's Grand Gallery.
This program is cosponsored with the Secretariat of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the NGO Committee on the United Nations International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples, the Tribal Link Foundation and the United Confederation of Taino People.
1:00 p.m. - Halau I Ka Wekiu
Hawaiian Hula School Performance
2:00 p.m. - "Yarning Up: 4 Short Stories from the Top End"
Australian Aboriginal Short Films
Screening with introduction and Q&A by Producer Penny Smallacombe
3:00 p.m. - Halau I Ka Wekiu
Hawaiian Hula School Performance
4:30 p.m. - Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society
12noon – 5:30pm: An Indigenous Artisan Showcase, Grand Gallery, First
Floor
Several indigenous artists including Jude Norris (Cree), Barbara James Snyder (Washoe/Paiute) and Taino Spirit will display their works throughout the day.
Global Weekends are made possible, in part, by the City of New York, the New York City Council, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Additional support has been provided by the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc., the Tolan Family, and the family of Frederick H. Leonhardt.
Public programs are made possible, in part, by the Rita and Frits Markus Fund for Public Understanding of Science.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Taino Artists to Appear on Local TV Show
Bronx, NY (UCTP Taino News) - Reina Sipainaru Miranda and Aguilar Marrero are two Taino artists collectively known as Taino Spirit. Their work based mainly on their indigenous Taino heritage will be featured on “Open” a local television show broadcast in the Bronx, NY. Taino Spirit will appear on the show live with host, the multi-talented Rhina Valentin on Friday ay, July 11, 2008. The show will be rebroadcast Friday at 10pm and again on Saturday 10am and 10pm. Viewers are invited to “call-in” or email to join the discussion in this weekly Bronx Net Cable Artist Spotlight on channel 67.Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Indigenous People Support Green Spaces in the Bronx
Bronx, NY (UCTP Taino News) – On Saturday, June 28, 2008 members of the Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society and the Cetilizitli Nauhcampa Mexica Dance Group took part in a cultural program celebrating “green spaces” in the Bronx. The program took place at the Kingsbridge Armory Community Garden and was organized by the Kingsbridge International Village Garden Project, a local organization. The group is working to promote the need for more “green spaces” in the Bronx as well voicing the desire for a community cultural space for local groups and youth within the Kingsbridge Amory as it is set for development. Participants were interviewed by local television and all expressed their support for community inclusion in the development plans.
Photo: Elvira and Hortencia Colorado of the Cetilizitli Nauhcampa Mexica Dance Group express their support of the Kingsbridge Community Garden Project during an interview with Bronx News 12
UCTPTN 07.08.2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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
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
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
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
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
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