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