Taíno community members will present at Indigenous Peoples Day NYC

Members of the Kasibahagua Taíno Cultural Society. Photo courtesy of the New York Times

New York, NY (UCTP Taíno News) - The Seventh Annual Indigenous Peoples Day NYC commemoration will take place on Randall's Island on October 10th from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM - October 11th from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The Indigenous-organized and Indigenous-led event will feature cultural performances, guest speakers, artists vendors, a pop-up fashion show, and a nighttime concert. On Sunday, there also will be a sunrise ceremony followed by a water ceremony. 

Among the cultural presentations featured at the event will be a presentation by members of the Kasibahagua Taíno Cultural Society on Sunday. At the evening concert on Saturday, Brother Mikey, a member of the Guainía Taíno Tribe will share his music. 

"Music is leading me back to my indigenous Taino roots and back to the Mother Earth" said Brother Mikey. 

The organizers of the event are requesting donations. The United Confederation of Taíno People is one of the official co-sponsors of Indigenous Peoples Day NYC. 

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