Tau,

Pronunciation: TOW (rhymes with how)
Tau is a Taíno greeting that means “Hello” or “Peace.”


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    Guaitiao,

    Pronunciation: GWAH-tee-ow
    Guaitiao is a Taíno word for “Friend.”


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    Medicine Wheel

    The Taino Medicine Wheel is similar in many ways to other Native American sacred hoops. In the Caney tradition it is called “Guaiko” and it…

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    Winter Solstice

    On the closest weekend to the Winter Solstice lay a 4′ by 4′ square sheet of cotton cloth on the floor in the middle of…

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    TainoWoods March 29, 2024

    Fall Equinox

    On the closest weekend to the Fall Equinox lay a 4′ by 4′ square sheet of cotton cloth in the middle of a room. set…

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    TainoWoods March 29, 2024

     Summer Solstice

    On the closest weekend to the Summer Solstice lay a 4′ by 4′ square sheet of cotton cloth on the floor in the middle of…

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