Hatuey was a great Taino Cacique and Waribo (warrior). Even though Hatuey was killed in 1512 we can see the spirit of his resistance reverberating in movements ever since. To understand Hatuey's story we must understand the Taino way of life before the Spaniards landed on our shores. The Taino lived on the islands of …
Tag: Taino History
The Story of Anacaona.
June 18, 2020 Anani Kaike Anacaona was a Taino Cacica, or female Cacique from the island of Quiskeya (Kiskeya), which is now Santo Domingo or the Dominican Republic. Anacaona stood up to the brutality of the Spaniards and fought for her people until the end of her life. Anacaona was Cacica of Jaragua, which is …
Voice of the Water Lily 