Let's Talk Taíno 1 - About Taíno Language
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- Опубликовано: 18 мар 2021
- Did you know that you speak Taíno? 😱 Learn the basics about the Taíno language, where it comes from, how it has influenced languages around the world, and how we can keep this Native American language alive. 🙌 Join Casa Areyto as we begin our journey to learn Taíno. Don't forget to subscribe to Casa Areyto and check out all our resources...
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I would love to learn this language and reclaim this lost part of my heritage.
That's exactly why I started these videos! There was just a missing piece, until I started learning the language and culture. "Reclaiming" is exactly right. 🙌I heard a Taíno elder say "The same way they wrote us out of history we're going to write ourselves back in." Just loved her. I'm so glad you're here, helping us reclaim our language! Sending lots of good vibes your way! 💜
same brother
Me too, but Spanish is gooder !
@@MP-pz9oe gooder is like saying buenomas or something 💀
@@EnemyTec Gooder is Gooder !
Thank you so much for this!! I know so much about many cultures except for my own. 🇵🇷🇩🇴
Thank you for joining us! I know exactly what you mean; I've been there too. I'm so happy to be learning and then sharing with others. It's like a missing piece of the puzzle is finally being put in its place. Sending you good vibes!
Likewise I moved to the states when I was 5 back in 1984
Wow! I thought Taino was a dead language and to see a video on how to speak it is fascinating. I'm a bit of a history geek and to geek out on the history of my own people is fantastic.
Yay! 🙌🏼 I'm so happy you've found this channel. You'll love the content, I promise. I delve into the history, culture, traditions, astronomy, etc. plus connect it to modern linguistics, methods for learning a new language. If you're interested in learning this particular Taíno flavor, check out Let's Talk Taíno 3, where I point to the Primario Básico del Taíno-Borikenaíki. That's the main book source I use. Also check out Taíno Corner on Facebook and Instagram. We've started a community of learners, so we can practice our writing and speaking. Bo-guatukán! (Many blessings!)
Almost but reviving Thur by UCTP and Concilio Taino, both tribes been worked hard n got more words added that they found.
Thank you so much for starting this channel!! Our people need it 🇵🇷✊🏽
Jajóm (thank you) for following and learning Taíno with us. I needed this too. 🤗I'm so happy I was able to find all of you who give me so much inspiration to keep going. Bo-guatukán (many blessings)!
THIS CHANNEL NEEDS TO BE HYPED UP
Thank you Bruja Cat for posting I am here because of her. I will be spreading the word.
Thank you for the love and for spreading the word about the Taíno language. I know we can revive it together. Sending good vibes! 💜
I'm so happy to have come across your channel!!! I've been trying so hard to find more taíno words. I shared your channel to my whole family. ❤
@@UmmMuslim So awesome to have you, joining us on our journey to learn Taíno and spreading the word. 🥰I know we can revive our language one person at a time. 🙌 Keep the suggestions coming.
it’s bout Israel yall lost
Would love to hear about if the Tainos of Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Cuba spoke the same language or was it similar but changed through the many years. Also why some decided to go from Puerto Rico to DR and then to Cuba (if it was in that order). Did some of their relatives leave their family members behind to move to the nearby islands? It’s hard to imagine them getting all the way to Cuba/ PR/ DR from South America through the years. So much I’d like to know.
Count me in - USA born and raised I have a deep longing to learn and absorb our culture
I dont know the name of the girl on TikTok who popped up ok my FYP... but I am here now thanks to her. This is awesome! 😃subscribed!
I'm so happy you're here, Karen! 🙌I believe you saw Bruja Cat's message on TikTok. I can't thank her enough for spreading the word. In the meantime, we're going to continue posting. We have lots of good stuff coming up. 😉💜
Exactly what I needed. I hate that our own peoples past was destroyed and our ancestors were forbidden to embrace our culture, much like what is still happening today with American Indians.
I'm glad I found your channel. I hope to learn as much as i can.
I'm so happy to have you here, learning along with me. 🙌 For a long time, Taíno descendents have been silenced by being told that we did not exist and being written out of history. But now it's our time to share our stories and traditions. I was so happy to discover that so many of them are still around. And I'm joyful that I get to share them with you and others. Bo-guatukán! (Many blessings!)
Omg I’m SO EXCITED!! Thank you so much for doing this for all of us 💕🙏🏼🦋
Jajóm! (Thank you!) Yes, you've hit the nail on the head. I do it for all of us who need that piece of ourselves restored. Much love to you. 💜
This is just what I've been looking for! I've owned a Taíno dictionary for years, but knowing the words is not the same as speaking the language. My wife just got me this "Primario Básico del Taíno Borikenaíki" by Javier Hernandez, very basic but it's a start. And now this, Casa Areyto teaching Taíno, is just perfect!!! Jajom, mil gracias! This should be taught is all schools in Puerto Rico!
Whoo hoo! 🙌🏼 I'm so glad you're using the Primario Básico, too. It was a life saver for me. I don't think I would've continued studying Taíno if I hadn't found it. I agree that it makes it super easy to speak it. 🥰 Speaking of schools, Javier Hernández and I are working on something this year, which we hope we can bring to schools and libraries around the world. It's the perfect time, too, since the UN announced that 2022-2032 is going to be the decade of indigenous languages.
In the meantime, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions for topics. Our sister group, Taíno Corner, on Facebook, is also a place where we practice together. Check it out when you get the chance: facebook.com/groups/254973329786620
I’m not Taino myself but I am a Puerto Rican who recently is getting a kick out of learning about indigenous cultures. I want to know more about the history of my homeland and its first inhabitants so I’m very excited to go through this series!
Greetings from the Delaware Valley, keep up the good work. Also DNA is very revealing I suggest every one submit and find out what you really are!
This is fantastic!/Thank you for making a video to share with us. ❤🤗
Jajóm! (Thank you!) It's a real pleasure. Sending good vibes your way.
I learned of your channel on Tik Tok! I wanted to learn of some of my heritage since my family is from Jamaica and I was born in America. I have always identified as African American on paper when it actually isn’t accurate at all. I want to get a DNA test to see where my family originated.
Mabríka (welcome)! So happy to have you here, Yamayé sister. 🙌Taking a DNA test definitely confirmed what my parents and grandparents had told me, that we are Taíno (as well as European and African), even though the history books said Taínos had all died. There are plenty of sites like Ancestry and 23andme where you can get a kit. They tend to have discounts around the holidays. 😇 I would also say that being Taíno is more than DNA; there are cultural and spiritual components as well, so we shouldn't feel pressured by things like "blood quantums" imposed by governments to prove we're Native/Indian enough. We should be free to identify with whatever ancestral group we feel called by. Sending lots of good vibes your way.💜
Beautiful! 👍🌴
Jajóm! (Thank you!)
Thank you for the education on our Original people
Thank you for bringing this beautiful language back to life. Many of the words bring me memories from childhood. My grand mother’s were both of Taino descent.
Jajóm (thank you) for writing, Ana! Dak'toká naboría. (I'm at your service.) I'm so glad the videos are bringing back some happy childhood memories. 🥰 I started this project to revive my own Taíno roots that have been dormant for a while, and to spread the word about the amazing work being done by linguists. I love hearing from others who are being touched by the work. So my deepest gratitude for finding us and continuing to spread the word. Bo-guatukán! (Many blessings!) 💜
love to see this!!!! 🇩🇴🇩🇴
Jajóm (thank you) for finding our channel. I'm truly appreciative to know that the message is reaching folks. We have lots of resources to learn the language with. You can also check out our website www.casaareyto.com to learn with a sample digital course we're developing and see other books we recommend. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Bo-guatukán (Many blessings)! 💜
Gracias bendiciones 🙏🥰
¡De nada! Y muchas gracias a ti por acompañarnos. 💜
Your method of teaching is amazing. I’m about 20 videos in and the way you work culture in with language learning is fantastic! Dak’ro Casa Areyto!
Bo-matúm (thank you/you're generous), TJ! That means so much to me. I try to seamlessly integrate a lot of the methodologies I learned through my years of work in language programs to provide an educational and entertaining experience. I'm so glad it's working, and it's messages like yours that keep me going. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions along the way. 💜
Thank you so much for this channel. I am so happy that I found you. I am a Taina from Borinken.
You are so welcome! I am also Taíno from Borikén, and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for finding our channel and learning Taíno with us. It brings me joy to see so many us reclaiming our ancestral language. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. 💜
Thank you! As someone who has recently learned of being Taino back in October and has been researching the culture, the fact that the language isn’t extinct and I actually found your videos on the language makes me feel relieved!
Dak'toká naboría. (I'm at your service.) I started my journey a couple of years ago, and like you, I was excited to find that the language is still here and that linguists have revived it. Jajóm (thank you) for being part of this movement. 💜
U r doin' great sis.
Keep shining.
I love this content ❤️
You just made my day! And thank YOU for joining us. 🙌 Sending lots of love your way. 💜
Thanks very much, you are very kind and very inteligent. A lot of thanks casa areyto.
Jajóm (thank you), Julián! I appreciate the kind words and that you're following the channel and learning Taíno along with us. Bo-guatukán! (Many blessings!)
This is so fascinating!
Jajóm (thank you)! Feel free to check out all the playlists, including language and culture, and let me know if you're interested in seeing other topics. 💜
Thank you
My pleasure!
Just subscribed because I’m trying to learn my culture more. My mom sent me this video 💙
Mabríka (welcome)! So happy to have you here learning along with us. 💜🙌
this will go viral sooner or later it just has to
From your lips to Yáya's ears! 🙌 😉 Thank you for joining and learning along with us. Each one of us is a light for others to follow, and I know we can spread the word. Sending lots of good vibes your way. 💜
I love the taino people cuz it is love with an the taino
I am feeling lost culture wise then I learned that taino language was replaced by Spanish. I rather learn my cultures true language than something that was forced & replaced. Thanx for sharing. Cant wait to learn.
Jajóm (thank you) for writing and sharing your story. We all feel the same yearning to reconnect to our mother culture. I'm glad you found the channel and please keep watching and learning with us. If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments and I'll try to get some answers for you. Bo-guatukán (many blessings).
Love your videos
Jajóm (thank you)! It is a true pleasure to serve my community in this way. 💜 Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Thank you soo much, i cant wait to learn my taink language ❤
I'm glad you found this channel! 🥰Feel free to follow our playlists and reach out if you have any questions. 💜
Excellent resource for Homeschooling
Yay! I'm so glad you found our channel. We also have kids books that you can use to learn the Taíno language and culture. Check out our linktree under the section "Read with us" linktr.ee/casaareyto Feel free to reach out with any questions. Bo-guatukán! (Many blessings!) 💜
Very helpful
I'm so glad you are enjoying the channel. Jajóm (thank you)!
Dooooope!!!❤ 🇵🇷
Jajóm (thank you)! As you watch the playlist let me know if there are any topics you'd like to cover, and I'd be happy to help. 💜
We came from the arawaks
Correct, plus more too. We have quite of few other cultural and genetic influences, too.
thank you so much for all of your content! my name is Savannah, and I am interested in learning about and honoring the true origin of my name and the people who first spoke it
Tau (hello) Savannah! 👋🏽 I'm so happy and honored you're here, learning with us. And jan-jan (yes) your name is originally Taíno. 🙌🏼 I'm so glad you already knew that; awesome! Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or topic ideas. Bo-guatukán! (Many blessings!)
No haber aprendido casi nada en la escuela y solo saber que están "extintos" aquí para aprender de mis ancestros!
¡Exactamente! Por eso quise compartir lo que estoy aprendiendo con todos, para hacer correr la voz y corregir la historia errónea de que habíamos desaparecido. ¡Gracias a ti por acompañarnos! 🙌💜
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make a Tiktok account! We have a tight lil multiple island Taíno community on there and i just know your page will do so well and spread to more reconnecting peoples. Also question, how do you say "Please" in Taíno Classico?
Taiguey Taino Ti. Mabrika datiao. I for one would love to meet a taina queen to strengthen our bloodline. I feel with modern medicine we can start combining our genes to strengthen our lineage. Jajom.
Taíno-ti! Well, I can offer language lessons, but I'm sure you can find many like-minded sisters in the various community groups. 😁 In the meantime, don't hesitate to reach out with any language questions, and I'd be happy to answer. You can also follow Casa Areyto on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, where I post more language and culture information. Bo-guatukán! (Many blessings!)
I am new to the culture and would like to learn more about Taino culture
Jajóm (thank you) for writing! I'm so glad you're here with us. I have a few recommendations for you. Though I include a bit of culture throughout the videos, I also began doing just culture videos, which I've put together in a playlist below.
Culture Playlist:
ruclips.net/p/PLa6ZuoAflPwJ_dund-Fh1ZAeqOrUdbmrQ
Take a look at the resources on our website, which include not just our videos, but also book recommendations, many of which focus on the culture.
Resources:
www.casaareyto.com/resources
We also held the inaugural Reencuentro Taíno Conference, which had presenters from all over the Caribbean and US, many of whom focused on the culture. Since the event was in Puerto Rico, many presentations are in Spanish, but all include English subtitles. See the playlist below.
Reencuentro Taíno Conference:
www.youtube.com/@tainoconference
I also recommend joining the Sacred Taino Healing community led by elder Irka Mateo. She's amazing and holds virtual ceremonies.
sacredtainohealing.com/
I hope this helps! Bo-guatukán (Many blessings) 💜
Jamáka reminds me of Jamaica
Very close, yes. 🥰 And yes, they're both Taíno words. The original name of Jamaica was Yamayéka, but the pronunciation and spelling changed over time. Some people says it meant "land of wood and water", but some Yamayé Taínos say it actually refers to spirit "ya", such as "people of the land of the spirit". If you listen to Bob Marley's songs, you'll hear him refer to "Ja" or "Ya" when he refers to "God". That comes from Taíno spirituality: "Yaya" means "Great Spirit". 💜
I speak Borikéj, Puerto Rican Taíno. & usual puertoricans who know the language don’t choose to talk Borikéj. Even when I am speaking it slowly. It shows you how hard It is even for puertoricans who know It, while I think Its rather easy & have found fluency with it.
Taiguéy! Borikej sounds cool. Do you have a link where I can find some more information maybe online or a book? I review as many of the resources as possible because I learn from all of them. Bo-guatukán! 👋
@@CasaAreyto Hello there. Borikéj is how the concilios & groups are calling Taíno language from Puerto Rico. Like for instance Tairikén rather than Mabuika, or Mabrika. Apropia primero las palabras criollas, en Puerto Rico Hurracán se dice Guabancéj. Jajomá.
@@CasaAreyto I also excuse myself for not understanding. Teaching Taino alone it be Ciguayo, kiskeya, Cubano or other types of Taino it is still an honor and every Taino speaker should learn from all of those including Borikéj & that will help the speakers flourish.
@@ABAKETONEBORIKEJ Agreed! That is my goal, to spread Taíno, so people can continue learning it in whatever form they prefer. Taikarayá! Usa keti! 🌙
Not all t/ Ethiops coeXisting w/ t/ Taino were brought in as merchandise.
Many were already there 😎
Do you have a forum? like a digital meeting place for people who want to learn? It could open up some avenues for exposure and most importantly community.
Tau (hello)! Thank you for writing. I always enjoy getting new ideas. Check out our sister group Taíno Corner: facebook.com/groups/254973329786620 where members are chatting, sharing, asking questions. They'are also on Instagram. In the coming months, I also plan to do more live events, so we can practice together. I'll definitely keep you posted. 💜
Taino yes
Jan-jan! Yes 💜
I'm from Puerto Rico and I call myself Taina even if I have hazel eyes and light skin.I'm thinkong about taking a DNA test soon.Love your videos by the way!
Bo-matúm, Elsa! (Thank you/You are generous!) We can't control what our genes express; whether we have light skin or dark skin, light eyes or dark eyes. The only thing that matters is knowing who you are. 🥰 I did a DNA test and pretty much confirmed what I already knew. I'm so glad you're here learning with us by the way. You are making my dreams come true. Bo-guatukán! (Many blessings!) 💜
As a son of boriken i wish to learn my peopls old language
Thank you for sharing my Native Language Can I get Private Lessons?
@Steven, thank you for the message. 💜We don't currently give private lessons, but we are thinking about teaming up with a non-profit organization to create online courses available to everyone. It's a long process, but we'll definitely keep you posted on progress.
@@CasaAreyto can I get a link to this too??
@@bruja_cat Thanks for all the love!!! This is the link to this particular video: ruclips.net/video/nyox4qVTukg/видео.html
And this is the channel link: ruclips.net/channel/UCFSpZgFDYc8SHGQ-VSEQ-MA
I'm so happy you're enjoying these videos... lots more to come. 💜
Tau, Steven! 👋 It's been a while. I just want to let you know that someone contacted me about starting a study group. He's making it available to anyone who's interested in following along with the videos and wants to practice speaking with others. I thought this might be a cool opportunity for you, since you asked about taking classes. I'll be announcing it soon, but I wanted to give you a heads-up first. Take care!
Where can I reference some of the info? I want to incorporate it into my kids home school.
Thanks for the great question! I talk about my resources in "Let's Talk Taíno 3" and also have a list below the description, which I've copy/pasted below. The "Did You Know Files" at the bottom has fun facts that would be great for kids. 🤗
🔠 Omniglot's Taíno language page
omniglot.com/writing/taino.htm
www.omniglot.com/conscripts/ntpa.htm
🇵🇷 "Primario Básico del Taíno-Borikenaíki" by Javier A. Hernández
Available on Amazon: amzn.to/3vjNhMd
💬 Taíno Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. “The Taíno Language Project”
www.taino-tribe.org/tedict.html
👏🏽 United Confederation of Taíno People
www.uctp.org/
🤔 UCTP Taino News "Did You Know" Files
taino-facts.blogspot.com/
Hello, one more resource for you. (We still haven't made the big announcement, but I figured you need them right away 😉) See the link below; they include homeschool activities and more. I hope you enjoy! 💜
📚 Our Taíno kids books on Amazon: amzn.to/2RF0Yqn
@@CasaAreyto thank you so much. I will be using all of the info you provided to incorporate it into the kids school. No one in a regular school teaches about us and the history is written through the eyes of the winner not the truth and I need truth in my kids lives. Again thank you
@@djchubbithecheka6050 Yes!!!! 🙌🥳
Miss Pricila Colon, I have a question.So I was born in P.R in el hospital de San Juan. All my life, I've always been told that I looked like a Taino from all the textbooks, but I never knew how I could see whether I was or not. My family has existed since 1899 (when my great grandma was born). I guess my question is, do I have to be a certain percentage or be born already in part of a tribe? I am have an identity crisis trying to figure out who or what I am.....
Tau (hello) Jossette, thank you for writing. I know how you feel. I started this process questioning who I was. No, you don't have to be a certain percentage of Taíno and you don't need to belong to a certain tribe. Our ancestors did not think in terms of percentages; they thought of themselves as part of a giant human family. 🥰 They integrated all kinds of Indigenous (and then later European) people, customs, and languages into their groups and traditions. You are Taíno because you feel it, you have a calling, and you're being awakened. You are who you are meant to be... the voice of your ancestors. I started finding my way through meditation, talking with our ancestors, asking them for guidance. I also started watching a lot of RUclips videos and reading posts by Taínos and about Taínos. Here are some resources that helped me get started:
Miguel Sagué: ruclips.net/user/msague1featured
Caney Spiritual Circle: caneycircle.wordpress.com/
UCTP: www.uctp.org/
taino-facts.blogspot.com/
I hope this helps you on your journey, and you can always reach out if you have any questions. I post a lot of language and culture videos, so feel free to look through those too. Bo-guatukán! (Many blessings!) 💜
Lots of cities in Puerto Rico is of indigenous origin in reference to the names
Jan-jan! (Yes!) It's funny, I grew up with them, but didn't give them a second thought until I was much older and started wondering what those city names really meant. 😇 In the meantime, jajóm (thank you) for finding our channel and spreading the word that we can learn our ancestors' language and recover what we once thought was lost. Bo-guatukán! (Many blessings!) 💜
I have wanted to learn the language of my people
I'm so glad you found us! Check out the playlists, and write if you have any questions or topic suggestions. Bo-guatukán (Many blessings)!💜
I don’t know if you’re speaking Borikéj, but in BORIKÉJ (Puertorican Taíno) It is mainly accepted the word Tairikén for welcome. Jajómá
Taiguéy! I had not heard of Borikéj; thank you for letting me know about this other Taíno flavor. I'm adding it to my list. 🙌 There are so many flavors of Taíno. It's kinda cool 'cause I just keep adding to the list of words in my vocabulary. When you get chance, check out Let's Talk Taíno 13 - Taíno Language Flavors: ruclips.net/video/YyBUYJwWfpM/видео.html
I talk about all of the sister languages that are contributing to our reconstruction of Taíno. Some people prefer Eyéri/Iñéri, others Garífuna or Lokono. I say let's learn all the possible combinations of words, so we can communicate with each other just like our Taíno ancestors. 🥰
@@CasaAreyto Its Taíno but mainly acquiring only words that are from Puerto Rico mostly. When all vocabulary is already established thats when loan words come in.
@@CasaAreyto Taíno or Borikéj speakers should learn all vocabulary from the boricua taíno & also all the loan words & adopted words. There are words that have 2 to 5 names. Toa, tona, bibí(Mother)/ atabey, Tonansi(mother earth)/ bú, Bukíya, Guarí (You)/ karaya, katsi, nonún (moon). Kachi, Guey, (Sun) etc. & thats Borikéj Taíno from Puerto Rico. Loan words are welcome indeed when it is highly needed rather than inventing a new word, & some words can be versatile and flexible. Times I am speaking Borikéj (Taíno) my spanish grammar wont match it. There are words that are Criollo like when I said Hurricane is not Borikéj, meaning, It was never from the island, when in fact Its GUABANCÉJ for hurricane I was left in shock, words that people use even to this day like Güepa, Wepa for Hello! Borikéj is Taíno that sustains the taíno words from Puerto Rico & together with the loan words that you said it is much more able to be used in conversational scenario. The independent puertorican Taíno groups who have members in the hundreds know about the term used for the puertorican Taíno language Borikéj. Still other words are used & I can’t control it that’s why I ask the community to learn more about eachother as possible generalizing it naturally. When people learn the criollo words then they will try to preserve them.
@@ABAKETONEBORIKEJ I would like to learn to speak the language Taino I really like to learn it back to me I appreciate it please thank you
There are people that kept the language, they hid in the mountains.
My apologies if you've been asked this 1000 times. I didnt see it in the comments. I would like to know 3 things whenever you have the time:
1 - Most of my investigating has uncovered the notion that essentially languages today have hundreds of thousands of words and that 500 simply isnt enough. There are various groups claiming to represent tainos that have various ideas and are substituting in words from sister languages and its debated as to what should be used from the other sister languages and what shouldn't. This has been going on for decades without resolution. How would you, or are you, planning on filling the gaps and who is to say what the most accurate way of filling those gaps are?
2 - Do you think it would be appropriate to just learn Lokono or another close relative instead of Taino in order to save those languages which are complete but becoming extinct?
3 - Lastly, If you absolutely had to learn one of the Arawak family or related sister languages thats complete which would you learn and why? (Wayuu, Paraujano, Lokono) ect.
Thank you for your videos and response. It's a lot of work to learn a 3rd language and im torn between just taking the 500 and working with that or learning Lokono which only has some 2000 speakers and is nearly extinct. Your videos have been helpful in deciding.
This is a great comment. Looking forward to the answers to these questions, myself.
Jajóm for the thoughtful and amazing questions! These are all things I personally struggled with (and sometimes still do) as I learn this variant of Taíno. Here are my thoughts. These are just personal opinions, and everyone will make a different choice based on their experience. 🥰 And please excuse the long response.
1a. I applaud efforts by all groups who are working on language reconstruction. However, no one group has the "Truth" because the truth doesn't exist. Each group has a piece of the puzzle, and here's one example why. Some people are using Lokono Arawak as a base, others are using the Mayan language, others are using a Wayu base and/or a combination of various sister languages.
All of us are working based on what historians, archeologists, and linguists have told us. The theory that Taínos came from the Orinoco Basin in Venezuela and hopped from island to island of the Lesser Antilles before settling in Greater Antilles comes from Irving Rouse (1930s). He also imposed a "European colonizer" perspective on the settling and resettling that took place over 9000 years. E.g. This group came and replaced the previous less evolved one. New evidence shows that's not really true. Our culture was an amalgamation of cultures that evolved through time. Even his timelines are off by thousands of years!
Reniel Rodríguez Ramos and Jaime Pagán (Boríkua archeologists) are literally rewriting Taíno history in actual time, using plant DNA analysis, ocean current models, fossil records, and radiocarbon dating tech that didn't exist a decade ago. Ocean current models are now showing that direct routes from modern-day Colombia and Central America to Borikén were most likely used because it made for navigation easier, while island-hopping is actually much harder. That plus physical evidence such as guinea pigs, corn, jade, turquoise, and more in the Greater Antilles is indicating a greater connection that was previously ignored with the Indigenous people of the Andes and Central America.
What does this mean for language reconstruction? It shows that our Taíno language was influenced by many languages, Arawak, Quechua, Nahuatl, and many more, which is still evident in the surviving Taíno words. Makes sense since the Caribbean was the hub of commerce, connecting North, Central, and South America. So a reconstructed Taíno language would most likely be a combination of many sister languages.
1b. 500 words and phrases are definitely not enough. But knowing the basic ones will help you learn any Taíno variant much faster. E.g. I communicate with people who are learning various flavors of Taíno, and I can now pick up on a lot of what they're saying. It's like Spanish speaker who can understand Italian, Portuguese, French, etc. The variant I teach uses "éka" (to eat), others use "eika" (same word just pronounced slightly different). "Buk" vs "bu" (singular informal "you"). So studying one variant will not limit you. It will actually help you as you pick up on other variants. You can choose something that is easiest or most comfortable for you, or the one your tribe uses. The goal is just to start. 🥰
1c. I'm actually working on a really important project to start bringing some of variants together. 🙏🏼 I'll be spilling the 🫖 next year. But please don't give up. It's messy and confusing now, but I promise it will all be worthwhile and we're all working toward the same goal: to start raising the voice of our ancestors.
2. People are welcome to learn as many of our sister languages as they would like. But I don't necessarily think learning Lokono Arawak is a solution because it doesn't negate the fact that we would like something that is our own.
One important thing to note is that there are a few groups that have decided to deviate from the grammar structures used in our sister languages, creating something more modern and easily accessible. That is the case with the variant I am learning and teaching.
The fewer barriers we put up to learning, the more likely we are to get people eager to learn and grow our speaker pool. As a sleeping language, that's the major issue we have to contend with. And I get it; human beings will use the path of least resistance. That's why many Spanish speakers use "mapo/mopa", "parqueo", etc. 😇
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I want to learn this language I want to discover my heritage Puerto Rican am 17 percent taína
Mabríka! (Welcome!) 🥰I'm so happy you're here. Please check out the videos, where I walk through very easy-to-follow language lessons. Check out other resources in our linktree also: linktr.ee/casaareyto You'll find a link to "Primario Básico" there, too; it's the book that most of our language lessons are based on. Jajóm (thank you) for joining us. 💜
I was looking at ancient or rare languages and I wanted to know my own historical language. I thought it was dead.
I know, right?! When I started doing the research a few years ago, I thought I wouldn't find much except for a few words or phrases. But I was so happy to discover that linguists have been working on revitalizing the language. 🙌🏼 There are 2 formal language books published around 2019, which I've been using for the lessons. A third new Taíno variant was created/published last November by a Taíno community, and a fourth variant by another community is coming in 2022. 😱 It's super exciting because we're going to have so many options. In the meantime, I'm glad you found this channel. Please let me know if you have any questions as you go through the series and/or topic ideas. Bo-guatukán! (Many blessings!)
The Taínos Also were at War with the Indios Caribe before the Spanish Came.
Where Can I get those 500 words n phrases?
Tau (hello) Hannibal 👋🏽 I'm glad you found our channel. Here's where you can find a collection of most, if not all, the original 500 words and phrases; it's a searchable version of "Voces de bohío": en.calameo.com/read/00581580435c75829ee9c
Let's Talk Taíno 3 - Taíno Resources ruclips.net/video/iNCZ2X1VM8o/видео.html points you to "Primario Básico del Taíno-Borikenaíki" by Javier A. Hernández, which has the modern version of Taíno that will help you start speaking it quickly, and which I use as the main resource for our language lessons.
Bo-guatukán! (Many blessings!)
Jajom.
She 's righttjry were mixed with europeans and African
Correct, however we need to be cognizant that the idea of "mixed" or "not pure" is from the colonizer perspective. This comes from the Spaniards' term "pureza de sangre" (purity of blood). From the historical record, we can tell our ancestors had completely different notions of who was considered a family member or relative, part of the tribe. They quickly took in runaway slaves, which we know formed part of the resistance groups on the island of Aytí (modern day Haiti and the Dominican Republic). They had Guaitiáo Ceremonies (i.e. blood relative ceremonies) with Spaniards. And Taínos themselves were not a homogeneous group of people. Our ancestors in 1492 were the result of at least 9,000 years of migrations of Indigenous people from North, Central, and South America. Therefore, they themselves would've been considered "mixed" based on the European standards. Part of the reconnecting work is decolonizing our current notions of who we are. I hope this sheds some light on the argument proposed by some. Bo-guatukán (Many blessings)💜
I have a question.
I took the ancestry DNA it says Nigeria 28%,
Cameron western bantu ppl 22%,
Ivory Coast& Ghana 12%,
england and northwestern Europe 9%,
mali 8%,
Irish 7%,
Senegal 6%,
Wales 3%,
Nigeria eastern central 2%,
benin Togo%1,
Maritime southeast Asia 1%
,indigenous america north 1%,
maya,mexico 0.53% north America.
I need help figuring it out🤦♀️.
Is this also the Jamaican Taino language
This is what I'd like to know too. Please answer 🙏🏾
According to ancestry my DNA says I'm 24% Taino. Not alot but it's there.
That is amazing! We survived, and 530 years later, we're still here. 🙌🏼 I'm so glad you're reconnecting to our heritage through language. I am too. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any topic ideas for me. Bo-guatukán! (Many blessings!)
Mábriká Itu oma bahari
Tau, d'aitiáo! 👋🏽 I hope you are enjoying the channel content. Feel free to reach out with other topics you'd like to see. Bo-guatukán/Seneko kakona! 💜
Don't forget we also simply assimilated in order to fit into the new society that was developing. Many of us Arawaks and Mayans and Olmec and so on did what we had to do to NOT get killed, to partake in the modern tech, modern knowledge and acquire funds to get the goods being created. Think about getting indoor plumbing or a cellphone in our modern times. Learning English, French or Spanish was one way of keeping us out of insane asylums. More than survival, humanity of yester-year and today have always explored cross cultural curiosity. My Arawak Great Grandmother had a fancy for all things white and bright. She did not give up who she was she simply chose to explore Irish and Portuguese men. Not mixing with other races or classes was and is an Eurocentric ideal us Taino or Arawaks did not share. Even when my Arawak family moved to the States they were looked at as weird because they were neither white nor black which are meaningless colors outside of U.S. American racism.
Taino strong we are still alive, we are still here and our culture has permeated the world. Just look at all the top artists of color... Arawak/Taino to de bone!
Jan-jan (yes)!!! We are still here. ✊🏽
Tai Muatia D'Itu
Jajóm, guaitiáo. 💜
What's the taino word for MY
im doing research on the revitalization at the University of Oregon. hit me up for contact information and we can have a chat.
Tau (hello) Ernie, feel free to reach out via email CasaAreytoLLC@gmail.com with information on your research. Maybe there's an opportunity for a collaboration or I may be able to point you in the right direction. Bo-guatukán (many blessings) 💜
“ I Really Want To Learn My Taíno Tongue Before The Spanish Language Came Along…”…
Jajóm (thank you) for your comment. I definitely suggest following our Let's Talk Taíno series, where I take you step by step from the alphabet to words, phrases, and complete sentences. If you speak Spanish, I suggest getting the "Primario Básico del Taíno-Borikenaíki" by Javier Hernández, where I get most of the information. The author did an amazing job at researching the remains of our language and when there wasn't anything left, he went back to the original Arawak and other sister languages. Feel free to write with any topic ideas. Bo-guatukán! (Many blessings!)
Hello , i like what u do. And could u plz give me taino name ?? 🇭🇹❤️ love
Jajóm (thank you) 🙏🏼 for your support and your question. You can find a list of Taíno names (male and female) here: www.unionhiwayawa.com/444656543.html I hope this helps!
@@CasaAreyto jajom🥰🥰🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Lesson one we didn't learn nothing
If you're new to the channel, I hope you'll continue with the lessons. The second video Let's Talk Taíno 2 starts with the alphabet, and we quickly learn more from there. Bo-guatukán! (Many blessings!) 💜
Mabrika Borikeno here. Our Arawakan family needs to keep certain things to ourselves we dont want validationfrom the world we dont need them in our business respectfully, taino mean family its a word in our arawakan language.
Thank you for writing. However, I respectfully disagree. The mission that I was given comes from a higher calling to bring our people out of the shadows and let our voices be heard. Our ancestors isolated themselves, stopped speaking our languages aloud, adopted syncretic beliefs and traditions to ensure that we would be here today. I respect their decisions because it led to our survival as a people, and allowed each of us to be born at the right time, this time. We are a new generation with a voice that can resonate, and I use my voice to bring awareness of our existence to the world, especially to Taínos who are awakening around the world, in places like Germany, Belgium, Canada, Japan... from every continent they write. We don't need anyone's approval, but we do need allies from every corner of the globe. A Wabanaki elder, who works on educating the general public about his tribe, told me last month that his work is incredibly important because it allows the general public to understand the Wabanaki people and their rich history, and in understanding comes relationship. I wholeheartedly agree. We "other" and create a false dichotomy of "us vs them" because we don't understand each other. Education brings about understanding. I am a sister to everyone because my ancestors come from every place in the world. I am their embodiment, and I wish only to right the wrongs brought about on that fateful day in 1492. That is my calling and my mission. And I call on everyone who wishes to join. I hope you will join. Bo-guatukán (many blessings). 💜
@Casa Areyto I respect that 100% may our ancestors guide you on your journey, peace, and love
@@6ixfamily356 Jajóm! I appreciate you and your kind words, and hold you in the highest regard as family. 💜
His indigenous tongue. There is no proof we came from South America.
In order to understand where we come from, you'll need to deep dive into information from various fields of studies: history, anthropology, linguistics, archeology, human and plant genetics, and more. There's now plenty of evidence that clearly shows that our people came from a variety of places, most-pronounced from South America, but also from North and Central America. You can follow some of the latest research done by Boríkua archeologists Reniel Rodríguez Ramos and Jaime Pagán. Start with the book "Rethinking Puerto Rican Precolonial History (Caribbean Archaeology and Ethnohistory)" by Reniel Rodríguez Ramos. He also has plenty of presentations online, which are super informative. I hope you enjoy!
So happy I found u I will be teaching the lil ones Ciboney 🪶⛰️ Yamaye