Amerindian Day of Recognition Trinidad stills from The Amerindians

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In 1990 the government of Trinidad and Tobago declared that October 14 would mark the observance of a 'Day of Recognition' for the indigenous/amerindian/first people of the islands. • Several South American countries declared October 12, the day on which Columbus landed in the Americas in 1492, as a Day of Resistance. To commemorate indigenous resistance to the social destruction which ensued from this event. • In Trinidad it commemorates the defeat of the Spanish in 1637 by the Nepuyo leader Hierreyma and his allies, the Dutch and other indigenous tribes. • We remember the battles at Mucurapo, St Joseph, Arena and Caura too. • A smoke ceremony is led by Paiman Cristo Adonis at the Hyarima statue in Arima and is usually attended by members of the Santa Rosa Carib Community. Cousins from Suriname, Guyana, Puerto Rico, St Vincent and Canada are also invited to participate. • These exchanges are important to our communities are we understand more and more how connected we all are. • The music used in this piece was provided by a visiting group from Suriname, who sang as we walked through the streets of Arima. • / 160846840594763

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