UCTP News Photo of the Day: January 19, 2019

UCTP Photo of the Day: Pedro Peña (Taíno/Lumbee) and Cliff Mathias (Taíno/Kichwa), International President of the Redrum Motorcycle Club display the flag of the United Confederation of Taíno People at the Women's March in Washington D.C. on January 19, 2019.  

UCTP News Photo of the Day: January 18, 2018

UCTP Photo of the Day: Roberto Múkaro Borrero, President of the United Confederation of Taíno People, speaking on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. during the Indigenous Peoples March and Rally held on January 18, 2019. This is the same location that Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech on Aug. 28, 1963. (Photo credit: Lidia Arriagada-Garcia) 

El Grito de Koaiuko (Coayuco)

Contemporary representations of Taíno kasike Mabodamaka and Agueibaná "el Bravo" in Borikén (Puerto Rico

Did You Know: January 3^rd is the anniversary of “El Grito de Koaiuko (Coayuco)” also known as the Taíno Rebellion of 1511 in Puerto Rico (Borikén). Two of the main leaders or kasike (chief/s) associated in this uprising were Agüeibaná "el Bravo" and Mabodamaka. According to local history, the kasike (chieftain) Agüeibaná "el Bravo" convened a council with the main chiefs where they decided to launch a military offensive against the Spanish invaders. An associated attack against Villa Sotomayor was organized and most of the Spaniards who had settled there were killed. Other offensives were not as successful and both Agüeibaná "el Bravo" and Mabodamaka were killed by the Spaniards during other battles taking place in Aimako (Aymaco) and Yagüesa (Yagüeza/Yagüeca). - UCTP Taino New 01/03/2019 

Taíno People will join the Indigenous Peoples March in D.C.

Taino leader Roberto Múkaro Borrero will attend the Indigenous Peoples March in Washington D.C.

WASHINGTON D.C. (UCTP Taíno News) — The United Confederation of Taíno People (UCTP) is co-sponsoring and represented on the organizing committee of the Indigenous Peoples March, which takes place on January 18, 2018, in Washington D.C. Other co-sponsors include Indigenous Nations, Peoples, comminutes, and organizations such as the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe; Schaghticoke First Nations; Ramapo Lenape Nation; Piscataway Nation; International Indian Treaty Council; and Redrum MC; among many others. 

The day's event begins with an opening ceremony on the steps of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) at 1849 C Street NW, Washington, D.C. at 8 a.m. From the BIA building, a march will commence to the Lincoln Memorial where a day-long rally will be held featuring many distinguished speakers and cultural presenters. Several thousand are expected to attend. 

UCTP President, Roberto Múkaro Borrero will be present and will serve as one of the Masters of Ceremonies at the March’s associated rally. “This is a historic, unifying event and it is an honor for the Confederation to be a part of it representing Caribbean Indigenous Peoples” stated Borrero. 

UCTPTN 01/01/2019

Healing Boriken from Lowell, Massachusetts

Youth dancers at the Healing Borikén fundraiser in Lowell, Massachusetts 

Lowell, Massachusetts (UCTP Taíno News) - HEALING BORIKÉN, a locally organized fundraiser to help the people of Borikén (Puerto Rico) following the devastation of Hurricane Maria took place at UTEC in Lowell, Massachusetts on March 22, 2018. The event's main organizer, Patricia Chali'naru Dones noted that the successful event was an opportunity to help people in “La Isla Del Encanto (The Island of Enchantment aka Puerto Rico) while coming out to dance, pray and heal." 

All the funds collected were contributed to support the Hurricane Maria Community Recovery Fund established by the United Confederation of Taíno People, a 501c3 organization that focuses its work primarily on the indigenous Taíno People of Caribbean. The goal of the UCTP fund is to procure and distribute critical resources being requested by community members such as water purification products, insect repellent, mosquito nets, personal hygiene products, and solar lanterns, etc., as well as emergency cash disbursements for families and UCTP volunteers on the ground.

Healing BORIKEN featured an amazing showcase of multi-cultural performers who donated their time and incredible talents to this worthy cause. Among the special guests was Jacinto "SpiritWolf" Vega, an actor who appeared in the 20th Century Fox Film Production of Crooked Arrows and an art exhibition by Joel Rosario Tapia. A screening of the video "Life without Power" by Roger Hernandez was also presented. Vinny Tata'niki Iraheta, son of Chali'naru Dones, performed a special Pow Wow dance presentation. 

Chali'naru Dones is a member of the Guainía Taíno Tribe and a special representative of the United Confederation of Taíno People. 

UCTPTN 03/23/2018