video | Teachers’ Roundtable: The Future of Taíno / Mesa redonda de maestras: El futuro del taíno

Presentation language: English with Spanish and French subtitles

About the presentation:
What are some of the challenges we face as we revitalize our Indigenous language? What are some of the rewards? Joining us at this roundtable discussion will be teachers of different Taíno variants, all with the same goal. They will explain their views on the various language revitalization efforts taking place on the island and in the diaspora, translanguaging as a tool to decolonize our modes of communication, as well as their hopes for the future of our language and community.

About the presenters:
Priscilla Colón
Cofounder, Casa Areyto
Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / YouTube: @casaareyto
Website: www.casaareyto.com

Ra Ruiz León
Taíno teacher / Maestra del taíno
Host, AREITO: Taino Voices
YouTube: @raruizleonjikoteaniakuno4322
Instagram: @raruizleon
Website: www.raruizleon.com

Dr. Gladys Yacely Aponte
Taíno educator
Instagram: @gyaponte

About Reencuentro Taíno Conference:
This first-of-its kind event, focused on the evolution of the Taíno language and featured linguists working on language revitalization, archeologists, artists, musicians, spiritual leaders, and esteemed members of our Taíno community from around the world.

To learn more, please follow @tainoconference or visit us at https://www.tainoconference.org/