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A Journey to the Heart of Pre-Columbian Heritage: A Look Back at the Arawak, Tainos, Ciboney Survival Event
A Journey to the Heart of Pre-Columbian Heritage: A Look Back at the Arawak, Tainos, Ciboney Survival Event
A Journey to the Heart of Pre-Columbian Heritage: A Look Back at the Arawak, Tainos, Ciboney Survival Event
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  • December 11, 2024

A Journey to the Heart of Pre-Columbian Heritage: A Look Back at the Arawak, Tainos, Ciboney Survival Event

On December 5, 2024, the Emmanuel Charlemagne Municipal Cultural Center opened its doors for an unforgettable day dedicated to the history and memory of the pre-Columbian peoples of Haïti and the Caribbean. Entitled "Arawak, Tainos, Ciboney Survival", this cultural initiative brought together enthusiasts, researchers and the curious in an atmosphere rich in discoveries and emotions.

An Enlightening and Inspiring Conference

From 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., passionate experts and students captivated the audience by addressing various themes:
- The origins of the Arawaks, Tainos and Ciboneys.
- Their way of life, beliefs and social organization.
- The aftermath of colonization and the transmission of their heritage in contemporary societies.

Moderated by Clénèse César, the interventions of Steeve Antoine and Niensky M. Metelus were particularly praised for their depth and clarity.

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A Lasting Impact

For Steeve Antoine, curator of the exhibition, the event marked a turning point:

This activity revealed the importance of preserving the memory of pre-Columbian peoples, while inspiring younger generations to get involved in the valorization of this heritage. These initiatives not only strengthen our national identity, but also our position as a cultural crossroads of the Caribbean.

A Promising Future for Collective Memory

The event "Survivance Arawak, Taïnos, Ciboney" paved the way for an essential cultural and educational movement. He recalled that the legacy of these peoples is not limited to artifacts or historical narratives, but continues to live through our practices, beliefs, and collective identity.

By celebrating this legacy, Haïti affirms its role as guardian of a precious memory, inviting the world to recognize the importance of pre-Columbian roots in the history of the Americas and beyond.

Carrefour: Kay Jèn Yo s’ouvre aux enfants
Carrefour: Kay Jèn Yo s’ouvre aux enfants

Carrefour: Kay Jèn Yo s’ouvre aux enfants

Dans le cadre du programme de promotion des droits et de l’épanouissement de l’enfant "Timoun se moun" piloté par l’organisation Action Communautaire de Transformation et d’Intégration Formelle (ACTIF), Kay Jèn Yo organise, du 18 au 24 août 2025 (9h am - 1h pm), "Espas Lajwa", un camp d’été qui cible trente (30) enfants de 7 à 15 ans. Une grande panoplie d’activités éducatives, créatives et ludiques sont programmées pour le plus grand bien des enfants. Ils auront droit à des ateliers de : peinture, crochet, macramé, langue des signes, théãtre, lecture, échec, etc. Dans un contexte aussi traumatogène où la violence est monnaie courante, de telles initiaves sont d’une importance capitale. " Les enfants ne sont pas imperméables au stress et autres pathologies que peut provoquer la situation morbide qui sévit dans le pays actuellement", souligne Blondy Wolf Leblanc (Gabynho) DG a.i de ACTIF. "Espace Lajwa se veut donc, un refuge, un lieu où les enfants peuvent s’exprimer en toute sécurité, un espace sécurisant où ils peuvent exprimer leurs émotions à travers plusieurs médiums", précise-t-il. Plus loin, l’animateur socioculturel encourage d’autres structures à travers le pays à prendre des initiatives de ce genre au bénéfice de la santé mentale des enfants. Espas Lajwa est quasiment gratuit. Un frais de participation de 150 gourdes est requis pour la semaine. Quid Kay Jèn Yo Issu du projet "Pran Swen Tèt ou", Kay Jèn Yo est un projet de l’organisation ACTIF supporté par La Perfection École de Haute Couture visant à combattre la violence par l’engagement communautaire à travers des programmes de formation professionnelle et artistique. Situé au numéro 18, imp. Thoby, rue Desdunes, Mahotière 79, Kay Jèn Yo est ouvert du lundi au dimanche (9h am - 6h pm). Sebastien Jean Michel

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