Jacanas, Boriken (UCTP Taino News) - The Consejo General de Tainos Borincanos held their third community gathering at the Jacanas PO 29 site in Ponce, Puerto Rico this past weekend. Taino activists and supporters from around the island, met with local residents as well as interested archeologists to plan follow-up strategy around this controversial archeological site.
Workshops, discussions, cultural presentations, and ceremony were led by various representatives of the Consejo.
With the support of the United Confederation of Taino People (UCTP) and concerned community members, the Consejo has maintained a consistent vigil as well as an information camp in Jacanas.
Among the Consejo’s future plans is major clean-up of the area scheduled for February 2008.
Photo courtesy of Connie Laboy
UCTPTN 12.18.2007
Workshops, discussions, cultural presentations, and ceremony were led by various representatives of the Consejo.
With the support of the United Confederation of Taino People (UCTP) and concerned community members, the Consejo has maintained a consistent vigil as well as an information camp in Jacanas.
Among the Consejo’s future plans is major clean-up of the area scheduled for February 2008.
Photo courtesy of Connie Laboy
UCTPTN 12.18.2007
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