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Featuring: Caney Education

Host & Interviewer - Paige Acevedo

Theme Music - “When Creator Speaks With Me”

Ralph Guanimanicato Cibatiao & Theresa Renée Ituareito Guaninanichi Delgado-Tossas

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  • Stories Sights Stars (Episode 18)
    • 10/17/23

    Stories Sights Stars (Episode 18)

    In this Chapter of The Caney Education Project, Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué is interviewed at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Paige Guaraguaili "Little Hawk" Acevedo and Kenneth Rodriguez.

    In this episode, Miguel discusses his thoughts on what present day Taíno people can do to develop cultural unity.

    This video was made possible by the guidance of Cacique Jose Tureycu Lopez, and the fellow members of the Yaya Guaili Ara Taíno Yukayeke.

  • Taíno American Recognition (Episode 17)
    • 10/17/23

    Taíno American Recognition (Episode 17)

    In this Chapter of The Caney Education Project, Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué is interviewed at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Paige Guaraguaili "Little Hawk" Acevedo and Kenneth Rodriguez.

    In this episode, Miguel discusses his thoughts on what present day Taíno people can do to develop cultural unity.

    This video was made possible by the guidance of Cacique Jose Tureycu Lopez, and the fellow members of the Yaya Guaili Ara Taíno Yukayeke.

  • Writings on the Yukayeke Walls (Epidsode 16)
    • 10/17/23

    Writings on the Yukayeke Walls (Epidsode 16)

    In this Chapter of The Caney Education Project, Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué is interviewed at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Paige Guaraguaili "Little Hawk" Acevedo and Kenneth Rodriguez.

    In this episode, Miguel discusses his thoughts on what present day Taíno people can do to develop cultural unity.

    This video was made possible by the guidance of Cacique Jose Tureycu Lopez, and the fellow members of the Yaya Guaili Ara Taíno Yukayeke.

  • The Good People (Episode 15)
    • 10/17/23

    The Good People (Episode 15)

    In this Chapter of The Caney Education Project, Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué is interviewed at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Paige Guaraguaili "Little Hawk" Acevedo and Kenneth Rodriguez.

    In this episode, Miguel discusses his thoughts on what present day Taíno people can do to develop cultural unity.

    This video was made possible by the guidance of Cacique Jose Tureycu Lopez, and the fellow members of the Yaya Guaili Ara Taíno Yukayeke.

  • The Taino Resurgence Movement (Episode 14)
    • 10/17/23

    The Taino Resurgence Movement (Episode 14)

    In this Chapter of The Caney Education Project, Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué is interviewed at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Paige Guaraguaili "Little Hawk" Acevedo and Kenneth Rodriguez.

    In this episode, Miguel discusses his thoughts on what present day Taíno people can do to develop cultural unity.

    This video was made possible by the guidance of Cacique Jose Tureycu Lopez, and the fellow members of the Yaya Guaili Ara Taíno Yukayeke.

  • Changes in Population (Episode 13)
    • 10/17/23

    Changes in Population (Episode 13)

    In this Chapter of The Caney Education Project, Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué is interviewed at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Paige Guaraguaili "Little Hawk" Acevedo and Kenneth Rodriguez.

    In this episode, Miguel discusses his thoughts on what present day Taíno people can do to develop cultural unity.

    This video was made possible by the guidance of Cacique Jose Tureycu Lopez, and the fellow members of the Yaya Guaili Ara Taíno Yukayeke.

  • Unity & Discipline (Episode 12)
    • 10/17/23

    Unity & Discipline (Episode 12)

    In this Chapter of The Caney Education Project, Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué is interviewed at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Paige Guaraguaili "Little Hawk" Acevedo and Kenneth Rodriguez.

    In this episode, Miguel discusses his thoughts on what present day Taíno people can do to develop cultural unity.

    This video was made possible by the guidance of Cacique Jose Tureycu Lopez, and the fellow members of the Yaya Guaili Ara Taíno Yukayeke.

  • The Colonized Mind (Episode 11)
    • 10/17/23

    The Colonized Mind (Episode 11)

    In this Chapter of The Caney Education Project, Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué is interviewed at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Paige Guaraguaili "Little Hawk" Acevedo and Kenneth Rodriguez.

    In this episode, Miguel discusses his thoughts on what it means to live with a colonized mind.

    This video was made possible by the guidance of Cacique Jose Tureycu Lopez, and the fellow members of the Yaya Guaili Ara Taíno Yukayeke.

  • Parallels of Taíno Spirituality & Religion (Episode 10)
    • 10/17/23

    Parallels of Taíno Spirituality & Religion (Episode 10)

    In this Chapter of The Caney Education Project, Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué is interviewed at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Paige Guaraguaili "Little Hawk" Acevedo and Kenneth Rodriguez.

    In this episode, Miguel shares with us his thoughts on spiritual freedom, and details the paralells of Taíno spirituality and religion.

    This video was made possible by the guidance of Cacique Jose Tureycu Lopez, and the fellow members of the Yaya Guaili Ara Taíno Yukayeke.

  • Ceremony & Spirituality (Episode 9)
    • 10/17/23

    Ceremony & Spirituality (Episode 9)

    In the following episodes, the Yaya Guaili Ara Taino Yukayeke represented by Paige Guaraguao Acevedo and Kenneth Rodriguez, travel to the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to meet with Behique Miguel Sague. Miguel, also known as Black Rib, shares details about his life's origins, collected knowledge of Taíno language and culture, and his hopes for the future of our people.

    This project seeks to document, promote, and uplift the voices of Taíno way of life, recording & sharing collective knowledge, and making it accessible to the greater Community.

    This project is organized and produced by the members of Yaya Guaili Ara Taino Yukayeke, NYC. Music by Ralph Guanimanicato Cibatioa Delgado.

  • What is a Behique (Episode 8)
    • 10/17/23

    What is a Behique (Episode 8)

    In the following episodes, the Yaya Guaili Ara Taino Yukayeke represented by Paige Guaraguao Acevedo and Kenneth Rodriguez, travel to the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to meet with Behique Miguel Sague. Miguel, also known as Black Rib, shares details about his life's origins, collected knowledge of Taíno language and culture, and his hopes for the future of our people.

    This project seeks to document, promote, and uplift the voices of Taíno way of life, recording & sharing collective knowledge, and making it accessible to the greater Community.

    This project is organized and produced by the members of Yaya Guaili Ara Taino Yukayeke, NYC. Music by Ralph Guanimanicato Cibatioa Delgado.

  • Yuca: The Taino Staff of Life (Episode 7)
    • 10/17/23

    Yuca: The Taino Staff of Life (Episode 7)

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    The Caney Education Project

    In the following episodes, the Yaya Guaili Ara Taino Yukayeke represented by Paige Guaraguao Acevedo and Kenneth Rodriguez, travel to the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to meet with Behique Miguel Sague. Miguel, also known as Black Rib, shares details about his life's origins, collected knowledge of Taíno language and culture, and his hopes for the future of our people.

    This project seeks to document, promote, and uplift the voices of Taíno way of life, recording & sharing collective knowledge, and making it accessible to the greater Community.

    This project is organized and produced by the members of Yaya Guaili Ara Taino Yukayeke, NYC. Music by Ralph Guanimanicato Cibatioa Delgado

  • Yaya Guaili Taino Tribe Radio Interview
    • 3/6/22

    Yaya Guaili Taino Tribe Radio Interview

    Radio Interview with Yaya Guaili Ara Taino Tribe talking Taino culture on X-Tremitiez Ent Talk Show Finale pt 1.

  • A Story of A Taino Elder
    • 8/27/14

    A Story of A Taino Elder

    This is a story about an encounter I had with a Taino Elder who had an important message he wanted me to share, with my Taino brothers and sisters. I hope you will take it in and understand for the sake of our ancestors!

  • Yayaguailitainotribe Interview with Paige
  • • 3/22/23

    YAYAGUAILITAINO ARIETO

    YAYAGUAILITAINO ARIETO by Paige

  • Caney Education Project, Episode 1 – Chapter 1: Miguel Sagué
    • 3/22/23

    Caney Education Project, Episode 1 – Chapter 1: Miguel Sagué

    Chapter 1, of Episode 1, of the Caney Education Project.

    This project seeks to document and promote the voices of Taíno cheifs, spiritists, educators, elders, and beyond by recording & sharing their collective knowledge, and making it accessible to the greater Community.

    This first interview is with Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Paige Guaraguaili "Little Hawk" Acevedo. This video was made possible by the guidance of Cacique Jose Tureycu Lopez, and the fellow members of the Yaya Guaili Ara Taíno Yukayeke.

    This interview is with Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué filmed on location at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

    (C) Copyright 2023 by Paige Guaraguaili Acevedo and Cacike Jose Tureycu Lopez and Yaya Guaili Ara Taino Yukayeke (Tribe) All rights reserved.

    This project seeks to document and promote the voices of Taíno Cacikes (Chiefs), Behikes (Medicine people and Spiritual Advisors,) spiritists, Tekina (educators), Arocoel (elders), and beyond by recording & sharing their collective knowledge, and making it accessible to the greater Community.

    Video interviews conducted by Paige Guaraguaili Acevedo "Little Hawk"

    This was made possible by the guidance of Cacike Jose Tureycu Lopez and the fellow members of Yaya Guaili Ara TAINO Yukayeke (Tribe)

    Music "WHEN CREATOR SPEAKS WITH ME" -

    By RALPH GUANIMANICATO CIBATIAO and Theresa Renée Ituareito Guaninanichi Delgado-Tossas

  • Caney Education Project, Episode 1 – Chapter 2: Continuities of the Culture
    • 3/22/23

    Caney Education Project, Episode 1 – Chapter 2: Continuities of the Culture

    Chapter 2 of Episode 1 of the Caney Education Project.

    This project seeks to document and promote the voices of Taíno cheifs, spiritists, educators, elders, and beyond by recording & sharing their collective knowledge, and making it accessible to the greater Community.

    This first interview is with Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Paige Guaraguaili "Little Hawk" Acevedo. This video was made possible by the guidance of Cacique Jose Tureycu Lopez, and the fellow members of the Yaya Guaili Ara Taíno Yukayeke.

    This interview is with Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué filmed on location at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

    (C) Copyright 2023 by Paige Guaraguaili Acevedo and Cacike Jose Tureycu Lopez and Yaya Guaili Ara Taino Yukayeke (Tribe) All rights reserved.

    This project seeks to document and promote the voices of Taíno Cacikes (Chiefs), Behikes (Medicine people and Spiritual Advisors,) spiritists, Tekina (educators), Arocoel (elders), and beyond by recording & sharing their collective knowledge, and making it accessible to the greater Community.

    Video interviews conducted by Paige Guaraguaili Acevedo "Little Hawk"

    This was made possible by the guidance of Cacike Jose Tureycu Lopez and the fellow members of Yaya Guaili Ara TAINO Yukayeke (Tribe)

    Music "WHEN CREATOR SPEAKS WITH ME" -

    By RALPH GUANIMANICATO CIBATIAO and Theresa Renée Ituareito Guaninanichi Delgado-Tossas

  • Caney Education Project, Episode 1 – Chapter 3: History of Taíno
    • 3/22/23

    Caney Education Project, Episode 1 – Chapter 3: History of Taíno

    Chapter 3, of Episode 1, of the Caney Education Project.

    This project seeks to document and promote the voices of Taíno cheifs, spiritists, educators, elders, and beyond by recording & sharing their collective knowledge, and making it accessible to the greater Community.

    This first interview is with Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Paige Guaraguaili "Little Hawk" Acevedo. This video was made possible by the guidance of Cacique Jose Tureycu Lopez, and the fellow members of the Yaya Guaili Ara Taíno Yukayeke.

    This interview is with Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué filmed on location at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

    (C) Copyright 2023 by Paige Guaraguaili Acevedo and Cacike Jose Tureycu Lopez and Yaya Guaili Ara Taino Yukayeke (Tribe) All rights reserved.

    This project seeks to document and promote the voices of Taíno Cacikes (Chiefs), Behikes (Medicine people and Spiritual Advisors,) spiritists, Tekina (educators), Arocoel (elders), and beyond by recording & sharing their collective knowledge, and making it accessible to the greater Community.

    Video interviews conducted by Paige Guaraguaili Acevedo "Little Hawk"

    This was made possible by the guidance of Cacike Jose Tureycu Lopez and the fellow members of Yaya Guaili Ara TAINO Yukayeke (Tribe)

    Music "WHEN CREATOR SPEAKS WITH ME" -

    By RALPH GUANIMANICATO CIBATIAO and Theresa Renée Ituareito Guaninanichi Delgado-Tossas

  • Caney Education Project, Episode 1 – Chapter 4: Acquiring a Name
    • 3/22/23

    Caney Education Project, Episode 1 – Chapter 4: Acquiring a Name

    The Caney Education Project

    Episode 1 – Chapter 4

    The Caney Education Project, initiated by Cacique Jose Tureycu Lopez of the Yaya Guaili Ara Taíno Yukayeke, seeks to document and promote the voices of Taíno peoples & descendants by recording & sharing our collective knowledge, and making it accessible to the greater Community, and future generations.

    This first interview is with Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Paige Guaraguaili "Little Hawk" Acevedo. This video was made possible by the guidance of Cacique Jose Tureycu Lopez, and the fellow members of the Yaya Guaili Ara Taíno Yukayeke.

    This interview is with Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué filmed on location at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

    (C) Copyright 2023 by Paige Guaraguaili Acevedo and Cacike Jose Tureycu Lopez and Yaya Guaili Ara Taino Yukayeke (Tribe) All rights reserved.

    This project seeks to document and promote the voices of Taíno Cacikes (Chiefs), Behikes (Medicine people and Spiritual Advisors,) spiritists, Tekina (educators), Arocoel (elders), and beyond by recording & sharing their collective knowledge, and making it accessible to the greater Community.

    Video interviews conducted by Paige Guaraguaili Acevedo "Little Hawk"

    This was made possible by the guidance of Cacike Jose Tureycu Lopez and the fellow members of Yaya Guaili Ara TAINO Yukayeke (Tribe)

    Music "WHEN CREATOR SPEAKS WITH ME" -

    By RALPH GUANIMANICATO CIBATIAO and Theresa Renée Ituareito Guaninanichi Delgado-Tossas

  • Caney Education Project, Episode 1 – Chapter 5: Legends & Origins
    • 3/22/23

    Caney Education Project, Episode 1 – Chapter 5: Legends & Origins

    The Caney Education Project

    Episode 1 – Chapter 5: Legends & Origins

    The Caney Education Project, initiated by Cacique Jose Tureycu Lopez of the Yaya Guaili Ara Taíno Yukayeke, seeks to document and promote the voices of Taíno peoples & descendants by recording & sharing our collective knowledge, and making it accessible to the greater Community, and future generations.

    This first interview is with Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

    This interview is with Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué filmed on location at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

    (C) Copyright 2023 by Paige Guaraguaili Acevedo and Cacike Jose Tureycu Lopez and Yaya Guaili Ara Taino Yukayeke (Tribe) All rights reserved.

    This project seeks to document and promote the voices of Taíno Cacikes (Chiefs), Behikes (Medicine people and Spiritual Advisors,) spiritists, Tekina (educators), Arocoel (elders), and beyond by recording & sharing their collective knowledge, and making it accessible to the greater Community.

    Video interviews conducted by Paige Guaraguaili Acevedo "Little Hawk"

    This was made possible by the guidance of Cacike Jose Tureycu Lopez and the fellow members of Yaya Guaili Ara TAINO Yukayeke (Tribe)

    Music "WHEN CREATOR SPEAKS WITH ME" -

    By RALPH GUANIMANICATO CIBATIAO and Theresa Renée Ituareito Guaninanichi Delgado-Tossas

  • Caney Education Project, Episode 6: Yuca, the Taino Staff of Life
    • 5/2/23

    Caney Education Project, Episode 6: Yuca, the Taino Staff of Life

    Episode 6: Yuca, the Taino Staff of Life

    In this episode, Miguél Black Rib Sagué shares his knowledge of the significance of the Yuca plant, and its connection to Taíno deity, Yúcahu (Breath of the Yuca Plant), the Spirit of Life.

    This first interview is with Behike Miguel Black Rib Sagué at the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Paige Guaraguaili "Little Hawk" Acevedo. This video was made possible by the guidance of Cacique Jose Tureycu Lopez, and the fellow members of the Yaya Guaili Ara Taíno Yukayeke.

    (C) Copyright 2023 by Paige Guaraguaili Acevedo and Cacike Jose Tureycu Lopez and Yaya Guaili Ara Taino Yukayeke (Tribe) All rights reserved.

    This project seeks to document and promote the voices of Taíno Cacikes (Chiefs), Behikes (Medicine people and Spiritual Advisors,) spiritists, Tekina (educators), Arocoel (elders), and beyond by recording & sharing their collective knowledge, and making it accessible to the greater Community.

    Video interviews conducted by Paige Guaraguaili Acevedo "Little Hawk"

    This was made possible by the guidance of Cacike Jose Tureycu Lopez and the fellow members of Yaya Guaili Ara TAINO Yukayeke (Tribe)

    Music "WHEN CREATOR SPEAKS WITH ME" -

    By RALPH GUANIMANICATO CIBATIAO and Theresa Renée Ituareito Guaninanichi Delgado-Tossas