Mabrika omun to matere hura uka areito kena to kanokum guarukuma kuio to guati heiti ariabu :)

The wind patterns in the Caribbean shift dramatically with the seasons, influenced by changes in temperature, pressure systems, and atmospheric conditions. These seasonal variations affect our daily lives and have prompted many indigenous peoples around the world to closely observe the weather for both survival and spiritual connection. By understanding these changes, our ancestors learned to align with the natural rhythms and transformative energies of each season.

For us, the Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean today, and for our ancestors before and after the arrival of Europeans, these variations hold profound significance.  and Our ancestors attentive observers of nature, especially in the mountainous Taino Caribbean region paid close attention … Now Although it doesn't snow in our ancestral Caribbean homelands, the changing winds  was a signal of the arrival of new seasons and still is . As such our ancestors observed and interpreted these shifts as well the behavior of animals, birds, bees, and even ocean currents, which they considered were natures spirits teachers and guides.

So in today’s Taino world As you celebrate the winter solstice, take a moment to listen to the heartbeat and voice of Mother Nature like our ancestors did Also Reflect on the lessons our ancestors imparted and think about how we can apply these teachings today, especially because we do not live in 1492 and many of us now live under different circumstances and environments around the globe. imposed on us … so we have to seek ways to embrace positive change  and reject  any force that does not recognize or respects our right to live  honoring our ancestral values  . As such the only way we can adapt and thrive is being ourselves in today’s world  

We must because the  future will bring further changes, and we hope that our future generations will celebrate the seasons with respect for our teachings, and transformations without losing the principles and values that keep us in harmony with Mother Earth. This respect should extend to all of humanity and all forms of life.

If you have questions or wish to discuss these seasonal changes further, feel free to visit my bohio. There’s much more to share, including ceremonies—both old and new—that can enrich our souls.  So Happy winter solstice to all of you and  relatives, celebrating the Summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. Together, with good thoughts, we can build a brighter Taino tomorrow for our people and stand strong alongside our beautiful Kanaka relatives Our Maori, and all  of our Indigenous relatives of Turtle Island. 

May we  all honor ourselves, remember our roots, and acknowledge the sacrifices of our ancestors, who fought for our existence. Let us not forget the ongoing struggles against oppression and the exploitation of our homelands and  all of Mother Earth. As this winter solstice marks the return of Grandfather Sun, may it enlighten our spirits and empower us to stand strong, fearless, and focused. 🔥on true respect if our right to be.  Take care if your selves and keep to thought a culture that is not live by its people will disappear and so will its people … Embrace your truth with love ❤️ Live your cultura step out of the darkness into the light :) Vaya the Spirits of the cold winds have arrived to remind us once again to reflect. and prepare to stand strong 2025 is coming in harsh …

3:41 AM - Hugs Ata Bibi Inaru :) Siembra tu Yuka Taino 

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Condensed Summary of Online Conference The Effects of Religion on Indigenous Spirituality

The first phase of our three-part online conference on the
Effects of Religion on Indigenous Spirituality
held online Sunday September 15,2024 from 2-4PM  was a tremendous success.

We kicked off the event with a statement from Elder Inarunikia, the founder and council member of Bohio Atabei Mujeres de La Yuka y el Jaguar, a Caribbean Indigenous women's circle. As the creator of the Voice of Mother Earth Conference, she made history by bringing the voices of Indigenous Caribbean women and elders to the National Museum of the American Indian for the first time, ensuring that the living voices of the Taino peoples were heard within the circle of Indigenous Nations.

Elder Inarunikia, a semi-retired healthcare professional, clinical coordinator, educator, and former elected county official, brings a wealth of experience as an Indigenous human rights activist. Her deep passion for her heritage and unwavering commitment to her community drive her work. She currently serves as the Vice President of the National Alliance of American Indians Long House and is a member of both the Council of Indigenous Elders of the Americas and the People of the Condor, as well as Peace and Dignity Journeys. Additionally, she collaborates with award-winning film director Professor Lani Cupchoy as a producer of documentary films, sharing the stories of her Native homeland of Boriken and our relatives from Hawaii and Guam with a global audience.

The Opening Prayer was delivered by

Kasike Gypsy Agueibahari Yukayeke Taino Biekes Boriken. As a former law enforcement official and municipal council member, Kasike Agueibahari has dedicated his life to serving his community. Chosen by his elders to be a Kasike, he remains committed to creating a better future for the Taino people and upcoming generations.
He holds a degree in business administration and frequently conducts financial education classes for his community.
His is a talented author as well, Kasike Agueibahari consistently answers the call for support, exemplified by his involvement in the Children's Areito, where he teaches the importance of living our culture without ever seeking compensation for his time and or contributions.

Our moderator was Kasike Mukaro Agueibana Yukayeke Guainia  who is a highly respected figure in the Caribbean Indigenous community.
Selected in a sacred ceremony that honors ancestral traditions, he serves as the Kasike of his Yukayeke and is one of the first from his generation to hold this esteemed role. As a former member of the producers circle under Raven Silva for the Circle of Red Nations radio program, he has played a vital role in amplifying Indigenous Caribbean voices.

In addition, he is the Founder and Creative Director of Cacibajagua, the only Taino dance group committed to showcasing the dances and music of his people on a global platform. He also led a small language committee within his Yukayeke that successfully published a Taino language dictionary. It is an honor to have him as our narrator.
Currently, Kasike Mukaro Agueibana serves as a United Nations Consultant with the International Indian Treaty Council and holds the prestigious title of President of the United Confederation of Taino People.


Among the distinguished panel of speakers was also indigenous rights activist
Kasike Kallan Nibonrix Kaiman, a true warrior and strong advocate for the recognition of the Taíno indigenous people in Jamaica, as well as their non-Indigenous allies who have long supported our communities. His commitment to human rights encompasses the rights of Indigenous peoples across the West Indies and beyond. As the custodian of Yamaye/Jamaican Taíno traditions, he has represented YCOIL at the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, part of the Organization of American States.

Kasike Kallan Nibonrix Kaiman is also a respected healer and medicine man, holding memberships in the Council of Indigenous Traditional Healers of the Americas.
He delivered an insightful presentation on the historical religious oppression faced by our people and the intergenerational trauma it has caused.


Another distinguished speaker at the table was

Ms. Dee Anderson Martínez, a young pioneering Taino anthropologist dedicated to advocating for her community. Focusing on education and Indigenous activism,
she strives to bring authenticity to narratives surrounding Indigenous culture. Dee challenges non-Indigenous academics who have historically misrepresented Taino experiences, emphasizing the need for Indigenous voices in academia, particularly within her family and community in Yukayeke Taino Boriken.
As a talented writer, she offers fresh perspectives to Caribbean Indigenous circles, fostering hope for a better Taino future grounded in Indigenous scholarship rather than misinformed external narratives. Her presentation on the creation stories of her people and their historical interactions outside the Caribbean on Turtle Island was exceptional.

Dee Anderson Martínez is also a retired military veteran who served with distinction. She is a proud mother and wife to her husband, Mitchell, who fully supports her work. Additionally, she is a member of Yukayeke Taino Biekes.

A significant contributor to the conference was
 
Sra. Tekina Lisa Nikini Inaru, a member of Yukayeke Taino Biekes Boriken, who is well-versed in Afro-Caribbean religions. Her insights underscored the importance of how we interact with one another regarding matters of faith.
Tekina Lisa Nikini Inaru  is open to sharing an expanded version of her personal journey of honoring Afro-Taino heritage and spiritual practices in the second phase of this historical conference and we all look forward to that.

All The speakers are Taino academics as opposed to non Taino academics and are dedicated to promoting a more accurate and respectful understanding of Taino heritage and culture, particularly regarding the impact of imposed religions on the lives of Indigenous first nations in the Caribbean.

We will announce the dates ,program and list of speakers for the second and third parts of this historic online conference by the end of the month, so please stay tuned for updates.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to our speakers, invited guests, and audience for their unwavering support of these educational and healing events.

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Effects of Religions on Caribbean Indigenous Spirituality online Conference

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PART 1 of a three-part Zoom conference series on the

Effects of Religions on Caribbean Indigenous Spirituality.

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We will feature renowned scholars and indigenous leaders who will share their insights on Caribbean indigenous spiritual practices and ways of life.

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Chief Osceola Townsend Journeys home to the realm of ancestors. 4/4/2024 🌻🌺🌴🪶➳

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💖💖💖💖 In honor of Matinecock Chief Osceola Townsend, a cherished friend to many, devoted husband to Anita Townsend, and loving father to Pamela Townsend Mujica, Bohio Atabei ceases all activities for the next four days.

Chief Osceola Townsend will be deeply missed, but we take solace in knowing that we will reunite again in the time and space of this forever-living universe.

💖💖💖💖 Many of us will always, reflect on your warm embraces and infectious smiles, Chief tears of temporary farewell are hard to hold back yet with them are also our heartfelt good thoughts for you, that on your journey to the realm of the ancestors you be at peace.

Know this from me Chief that Your unwavering belief in me will forever be treasured, and your legacy as a genuinely honorable, kind, and good man will endure in my heart and in the hearts of your people, friends, and loving family.

Until the day we meet again, Chief, continue to wear your smile among the ancestors and of course give them some hugs.

Love yeah forever :)
Ata Bibi Inaru and the women of the Bohio Atabei Mujeres de La Yuka y El Jaguar.

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Please stay connected for info on the date and time of Special Honoring for the Chief at our annual Children's Areito which he helped sponsor and loved so much.

 

Boriken & Hawaii

Mateos Areito :) A Caribbean Indigenous Children's Celebration June 3-4 2023

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Buen día mi gente :) I want to take a quick moment to say Thank you to those in the Community who took the time to respond to the call for help so we can bring about the children’s Indigenous Areito (celebration ) to be held June 3-4 in Boogie Down South Bronx, New York.

Thank you so much for extending your good thoughts and unselfish support. We still are short of our goals so I will ask please continue to share our fundraiser on your networks … as well please contact me if you wish to volunteer note the event is free of charge to attend for children and their families

Our Circle of Taino Indigenous women strives to bring a smile to the hearts of all the children. 💖💖💖

All the workshops are geared towards sharing the beauty of our Taino and other Indigenous cultures, educating and instilling pride in our young people. 

Closer to the event we will be posting the complete list of activities, speakers, dancers, presenters, etc., who have freely volunteered their time to share with the community and it is to those unselfish and beautiful hearts we will always be grateful to.

So many of us sometimes lose the sense of what is really important. We lose ourselves in the light of a little fame, some monetary reward, and/or the ways of the very systems that have oppressed our Indigenous communities since Columbus and Plymouth Rock. Sometimes we tend to forget to come back home to the spaces and places in our hearts that connect us as one people.

The Children's Areito is one of those spaces where once a year we can come together and share freely with our own. So that our children never forget who they are, share with each other, and embrace the beauty and wisdom of our diverse indigenous cultures as friends and relatives.

So it is I want to say Bomatum, Hahom, Tlazoklamati, in the way of my ancestors to each and every one of you who understands the journey and walks the red road in the way of your people with love and respect honoring the ancestors. 

Yes indeed, we are all related :)

 
Thank you again to all who have found it in their hearts to help in whatever way they can.  

Lastly, we hope to see you at this free celebration. Please make sure to check in using Eventbrite and secure your seat for the indoor activities as you will need a ticket to enter the theater and indoor workshops (note tickets are free).

 

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Prayers for Bibi Verona Iriarte's Departure to the realm of the Ancestors March 2023.

A special woman has departed to travel to the stars, her name is Verona Iriarte.

She was a special woman and a Bibi on the council of Atas ( grandmothers ) of our Caribbean Indigenous Women's circle.
 

Today her physical voice in the world of the living is now silent but her spirit has risen to greater power and she is now one with her ancestors, and now an ancestor to her people.

 
Bohio Atabei will pay tribute to her on Wednesday, March 29,2023 in an Areito of farewell

to our Bibi, and friend to many.
We will say Thank you to her for always walking alongside her people and doing all she could to give her love and show her concern for our communities. 

Now in the world of the Spirit, she walks among the stars from where she will hear us as we pay our respect to her and honor her life.


 

Bibi Verona was a silent warrior when it came to words but with courage, she quietly carried her makana into battle at the first signs of injustice and waved it like the true warrior she was.
She loved her family and was so proud of them, she would tell us stories about her grandchildren and all the joy they brought to her they embodied many of her hopes for a better world, and for them and others, she was a staunch advocate of the struggle in the defense of the cause for human rights.

She was our Bibi and supported her Taino people to the end and we know she will be looking out for us from behind the face of the sun.

We will miss her dearly and in our hearts, her teachings will live in all the beautiful memories she has left us. Jan Jan Katu 🙏🙏🙏

You are invited to share with us via a Zoom circle your memories of our Bibi as we say a final earthly farewell to her in the ways of our people.
If you wish to join us please contact our circle at 

bohioatabei@gmail.com for the zoom link.

 

 We also extend our heartfelt condolences to her family her daughter and her grandchildren. May they take comfort in knowing Bibi Verona was a beautiful human being who touched many hearts and she will always be remembered in the best of ways.

FULL MOON TUESDAY MARCH 7,2023/ Karayabe Hiwho Waya Konokumtito 7,2023

FULL MOON TUESDAY MARCH 7,2023

Karayabe Hiwho Waya Konokumtito 7,2023

This month's Bibi Karaya will dance in the night sky with Jupiter and Venus, two planets, and all 3 will put on a show for those of us who look to the stars. That is a lot of energy pouring down on us 
Bibi Karaya is earth's Mother sister and in the beauty of her celestial lite she reminds us that as the temperature begins to warm and the ground begins to get thaw in some areas and gets wetter in others, we are ever closer to the first day of Spring

So this full Moon is a good time to begin to clean up not just your home but also your hearts and minds of all limiting thoughts.

Use this extra Full Moon energy to make the necessary changes for your well-being.

Know that according to many old indigenous ancestral calendars

This is the time to unleash all that is tangled.

It is a good time for the removal of obstacles in your way.

And it is the time to prepare for the new beginnings

So it is whatever your position or situation is on this full moon, use your intuition and feminine force without disrupting your mental harmony.

And think about how to
Unclutter your life and FREE yourself to answer the calling of your soul.
and like Bibi Karaya's sister Bibi Atabei who begins to regenerate, it is a good time for you to do the same.


One more thing with good thoughts and within the celebration of this women's month please join me in Spirit wherever you are in the fire of your prayers at sunrise,12 noon, and sunset in remembering all of our great Taino women warriors of the past who fought so our people would survive.

They were the very first murdered indigenous women.
The very first to fight against Euro Invaders and fight against all odds.
remember their names and what they died for,
1503 Kasika Anacaona ,
Kasika Yuiza ,
Kasika Yacoarayta,
Kasika Orocomay,
Kasika Guayerrvas
Kasika Yayo
Kasika Catalina and others.

REMEMBER THEM REMEMBER THEM ALL

Over 128 years later Our sisters from the nations of the Eagle stood with courage against the might of the invasion that reached their shores in 1626 and spread across the land from and across plains.

Starting in 1676 with Weetamoo, the female chief of the Pocasset Wamponogg who led her people in battle.
“Cheyenne warrior Buffalo Calf Road Woman had fought a number of battles in leadership roles. At the Battle of the Little Big Horn, it is told she charged Custer, grabbed his saber, and stabbed him, knocking him off his horse, and killing him. Afterward, Cheyenne and Arapaho women stabbed their awls in Custer’s ears, chanting ‘you will listen to our people in the next world.’ They were avenged.”

She wasn’t the only female warrior at the Little Big Horn.

The Arapaho Chief, Pretty Nose, fought there, too. She lived to be 101 years old.

Lozen 1889) was a female warrior and prophet of the Chiricahua Apache who fought beside Geronimo and so many others.

REMEMBER THEM ALL REMEMBER THEM ALL !!! The Missing, the Murdered Indigenous Women ALL OF THEM !!!

As well let us remember our Taino sisters and other sisters of today who have passed and who are greatly missed,

Mayan Comandanta Ramona of the Zapatista National Liberation Army (EZLN)
Taino Elder Varin Chevere
Taino Nitayno Under Chief Maria Anani Jimenez ,

Taino Elder Mildred Karaira Gandia Reyes,

Taino Connie Laboy Torres,

Hopi Lori Ann Piestewa,

Cherokee Chief Wilma Mankiller
LaDonna Tamakawastewin Brave Bull Allard Dakota and Lakota
Standing Rock Elder Helped Lead Anti-DAPL Uprising

REMEMBER THEM REMEMBER THEM ALL in prayer in song and honor their courage.

Re Thanksgiving Do not celebrate the lie :) Turn it around Celebrate truth :) and pass it on .

There are those who will do all they can to create chaos ,disruption and promote hate ...keep that to mind ... be aware but not fearful and do all you can to be a better human being:) Sharing a poem that made a world of difference for me when I was just a teenager and a rule I try really hard to follow ....and it has not and is not easy to do in the awful circle of hate being created by those who thrive on actions of hate 🙂 .... Poem is titled Abou Ben Adhem" is a poem written in 1834 by the English critic, essayist and poet Leigh Hunt. It concerns a Middle Eastern sheik who finds the 'love of God' to have blessed him.The poem ultimately argues that love of humankind is love of God—because people are God's creation. In essence, the poem is saying that anyone who claims to love God, without putting this into practice first through a love for their fellow human beings, doesn't really love God at all. I like to think from the perspective of what many of us in our family have been taught and hopefully have learned 🙂 and mind you that does not mean we do not fight back if we must but we fight back trusting the great Spirit has our back no matter how the battle against hate is. As such fear not for goodness truth and justice will prevail...no warrior of peace .love .brotherhood and understanding will ever win against the power of the Great Spirit 🙂 Be blessed family ...ok enough said here is the poem 🙂 by the way written in 1834 and the need to present it was in 1861 to US Congress was so important as US was involved in a CIVIL WAR ...


ABOU BEN ADHEM. Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace, And saw, within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold:— Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said, “What writest thou?”—The vision raised its head And with a look made of all sweet accord, “And is mine one?” said Abou. “Nay, not so,” Replied the angel. Abou spoke more low, But cheerily still; and said, “I pray thee then, “Write me as one that loves his fellow men.” The angel wrote and vanished. The next night It came again with a great wakening light And showed the names whom love of God had bless'd, And lo! Ben Adhem's name led all the rest.

May every day find you grateful familia for your Blessings because every day gives us a chance to do good and say Thank you ....unlike the false history of Thanksgiving that has been fed to us laced in lies. We must never forget that we can not celebrate a history of hate but we can celebrate what is good in our lives and in the world and do it via our actions 🙂

so Happy Turkey day donate something ( things you easily donate a smile, a good thought, etc)
Over and out Love you all 🪷❤️ Bibi Inaru :) "https://lifehacker.com/9-lies-we-were-told-about-the-first-thanksgiving-1849808182"

Un mensaje para mi gente este Equinoccio de Otoño 2022.

Pongan acciones de preparación antes de la tormenta  detrás de su rezos...rezos solo no ayudan hay que prepararse ese es el mensaje de Guabanex !!! ya que los Zemis son representativos de las fuerzas de la naturaleza... en los tiempos ancestrales la tierra no sufria de tanta contaminación no habían satélites ,ni torre de teléfonos cargando el medio ambiente con corrientes que tristemente crean ondas electromagnéticas. Nuestras islas ahora están en peligro muchas mas que cuando los ancestros vivían.

No voy entrar en detalles pero los Zemis no son artefactos de rezos sino artefactos que representan lo que hay que respetar y eso mi gente es las fuerzas de la naturaleza y la ciencia lo colabora hoy dia 

Nuestros ancestros le llamaban a la ciencia SABIDURIA algo que a través de mucha observación aprendieron. Eran científicos pues la observación les dio la sabiduría para vivir en harmonía con el medio ambiente...  Haci es que no le rezan a Guabancex (como le rezan los religiosos a las estatuas de su devoción) más bien respetan lo que representa la figura de Guabancex y la fuerza , aprendan cómo bregar con ella y como nosotros cabemos en la cadena de la Creación.

Orar al un imagen que representa el viento no cambia el curso del viento .

Mejor es que usen la fuerza del sonido y hagan grandes círculos de cantos unificados que emiten energía,pues el sonido tiene energía y en la reunión de sus voces pueden ayudar a desviar la fuerza

y hasta conseguir que no les de tan fuerte.

Muchas voces y un canto unidos en un pensamiento... Esta mi gente es la importancia y la fuerza de la unidad. Vaya mañana es un buen día para empezar. 

La unión de pensamiento es super positiva para los espíritus encarnados ,espero entiendan pues el círculo se compone de eso 🙂 Pasen un bonito equinoccio de otoño :)

Ata Bibi Inaru y el Consejo de Abuelas Bohio Atabei 💖

Guabancex es la deidad suprema de la tormenta del antiguo pueblo taíno. Estaban ubicados en Florida y gran parte del Caribe en islas como Puerto Rico. También se la conoce como la "Dama de los Vientos" y se cree que es la responsable del inicio de todas las tormentas violentas. Esto también incluye todos los desastres naturales, como terremotos y volcanes en la región.

Guabancex se representaba comúnmente con una cara enojada en el centro de la imagen, con los brazos agitándose a ambos lados en forma de S. No se creía que fuera una deidad malévola, sino una manifestación de la diosa suprema Atabey. Se creía que Atabey era la 'Madre Naturaleza' taína, es decir, una diosa creadora que representaba la fertilidad y el instinto maternal. Guabancex era su lado feroz y destructivo, que podía hacer borrón y cuenta nueva con un golpe de mano. No se creía que fuera malévola, pero traería retribución a aquellos que descuidaron su adoración a los Zemi o dioses ancestrales.

Se creía que Guabancex trabajaba junto con tres asistentes llamados Coatrischie, Guatauva y Hu-Rakan. Estas deidades menores fueron responsables de fuertes lluvias, truenos y relámpagos, y huracanes cronológicamente. Si bien todos pueden ser devastadores por sí solos, cuando trabajan juntos, causan regularmente un resultado desastroso. Guatauva era conocido como el asistente principal, y uno de los que Guabancex usaba regularmente para llamar a los demás para aumentar la intensidad. Se cree que la deidad Hu-Rakan es el homónimo de los huracanes. Sin embargo, también fue responsable de la creación de ciclones y tornados.

Ramón Pane fue un monje catalán del siglo XV, que se convirtió en compañero de Cristóbal Colón en su segundo viaje a las Indias para aprender la lengua indígena del pueblo taíno. Guabancex aparece en sus escritos como un espíritu prominente que controlaba todos los patrones climáticos catastróficos. Iba escoltada por dos compañeros masculinos conocidos como Guatava y Coatrisquie. Se creía que Guatauva, al igual que la Guatauva antes mencionada, provocaba los truenos y relámpagos en un ciclo de tormentas. De manera similar, Coatrisquie, como Coatrischie, fue responsable de traer una lluvia que podría causar una inundación devastadora sobre la tierra. En estos textos, Pan√© ocasionalmente intercambió los nombres de Guabancex y Hu-Rakan para hacer referencia a la misma deidad.

Sin embargo, estos nombres y grafías de los asistentes también se ven en referencia a una deidad masculina conocida como Juracan. Esta deidad también era conocida como el dios del caos para el pueblo taíno, y algunos creían que de este nombre derivaba la palabra "huracán". Si bien está relacionado con las tormentas, muchas fuentes coinciden en que no estuvo involucrado en el trabajo del tormentas a sí mismo. En cambio, esto se dejó a Guabancex con Guatava y Coatrisquie como sus asistentes.

La mayor parte de estos leyendas fueron transmitidó oralmente y los nombres son muy similares. Como resultado, es probable que estas cuatro deidades fueran las mismas en muchas regiones del Caribe  pero retratadas en diferente orden de importancia dependiendo de la ubicación de la leyenda.

Wellness Clinic run by one of our own :)

Chiropractors have been transforming lives since the first chiropractic adjustment that restored a deaf man's hearing in 1895.

 

So If you live in Massachusetts, or are close by, visit Karaya Wellness Clinic run by Dr. Darlene Flores is who is among the best chiropractic doctors in the country.

 

From the moment you walk into the clinic's, inviting, peaceful, clean, and beautiful atmosphere you can see Dr. Flores's attention to detail in making sure her patients feel comfortable and well taken care of.

The clinic staff members are friendly, well informed, and willing to answer your questions. 

 

During your sessions with Dr. Flores, her gentle professional treatments will demonstrate her professional training, excellent skills, love for her work, and respect for her patients.

Dr. Flores is a US military veteran who served in Iraq. During her military service, she saw others and herself suffer the painful and lasting effects of injuries sustained during adverse physical conflict.

After her military service, she decided to become a chiropractic doctor -- a discipline she loves. She offers veterans and her community a service so often needed by victims of injuries or traumas that gives way to enduring physical pain especially vets and others like them who need and can be relieved of constant physical pain.

Dr. Darlene Flores is an Indigenous American Indian Boricua woman and the mother of three young children. She is also respected for her knowledge of indigenous medicine as a Bohiti (word for a person with extended knowledge and use of plants for nutrition medicinal and other beneficial purposes in Indigenous Boricua Culture).

 

Her skills exceed her chiropractic work and she is one of the best Indigenous women healers giving back to her people and all of our relatives.

 

Visit the Karaya Wellness clinic and rest assured, you will be in good and loving hands with Dr. Darlene Flores 

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