Plans for the 110th anniversary celebrations of the Kalinago people are well on the way. According to Public Relations Officer of the Kalinago Indigenous Nation Developers, Emily Boyd, the celebrations are set to begin on July 4th, 2013.
Boyd said “everything is coming together right now. We have sourced the sponsors that we need. Although we still need some more sponsors, we are grateful for those that we have. Everything is set and ready for the celebrations.”
However, she indicated that lack of support from the Kalinago Parliamentary Representative Ashton Graneau is one of the major challenges faced by the committee.
“One of the challenges, which is very unfortunate is that our parliamentary representative has given us absolutely no support and that is rather unfortunate and quite depressing for us to have to deal with that” Boyd stated.
She also noted that not enough sensitization was done since many people do not know or understand the reason for the celebration.
Boyd said that she is proud of her Kalinago people since they have progressed significantly over the years.
“We have come very far to even be able to say that we have existed over all these years and through all these adversities and the mere fact that we are still there and we still exist, with a rich heritage indicates that we are going places. We are still one people and we are not forgetting who we are.”
An opening ceremony, national torch relay, and a traditional costume and “lapo cabrit” parade are some of the activities slated for the week long celebrations.
my people! ((tall is her body))
Come on pal rep do something for your people instead of just sitting there. Good luck with the celebrations and I hope you all get all the fundings that you’ll need.
that’s it. big tings popping in the Kalinago Territory. great job K.I.N.D.!!!!!
Isn’t the said Parl Rep the minister for Carib affairs ? Is this a joke or there is a logical and rational explanation for this ?(Really I don’t see or know of any ) If This is true Mr. Graneau,’s portfolio should be revisited.Please!, no excuses about Government was planning this and that etc. No politics , just country before self and the upliftment of your people and Dominica also .
According to Boyd, “lack of support from the Kalinago Parliamentary Representative, Ashton Graneau, is one of the major challenges faced by the committee.” Boyd also stated that “the Parliamentary Representative has given absolutely no support and that is rather unfortunate and quite depressing to deal with.”
SHAME ON YOU, ASHTON.
Is that not the case? You all voted him into office you can vote him OUT of office. His job was/is to represent YOU and if he is NOT you should know what to do, NEXT TIME.
Turn on the LIGHT! Dominica is in darkness.
Mr pal rep do something for your people my wife came from there but if so you going on you won’t get her vote
The government and pal rep is a disappointment! but come next election most of us will be running like sheep to the slaughter to re-elect them…look around you…Don’t you see our interest are not theirs….so many young people with DEGREES are unemployed!! what is going on?They claim that the recently build houses were for single parents and elderly…..look carefully at who got them.. and some elderly are still homeless….. stupes…these people don’t give a rat- about anyone but come election you will hear them professing their love for kalinago people..Right…..
celebrate celebrate u all hve all the right to celebrate big time
Kudos to the Kalinago people!
Oh oh!!!
I wonder why?
Could it be that his office was only informed at the last minute?
Could it be that its a political thing?
Or, could it be that some people just know how to use others?
Or could it be that the community does not even know the significance of what is being tried?
One more thing, please tell the community how much it is costing, and how much money/kind was obtained!
I this Haitian Kalinago need to know now!
did you get one of the houses? seem so…this has been going on for three years now.. they all know…
I’m not sure that I understand. What are they celebrating? 110th anniversary of what? Someone please help me understand.
very sad that this dude is not sponsoring or supporting the group.
hmm,you don t support the next level
I am very interested in the reason(s) why the Parl Rep has decided not to support this occasion.
You see what happening not even the parl Rep putting his feet forward. What a shame.
But come election time , all will be running with there food list to say how much they can do.
wish you the best on this you all time.