This international encounter will explore and celebrate the legacy of
indigenous peoples of the Caribbean. Participants will examine elements of
indigenous culture and history through conferences, professional exchanges,
workshops and field observations. The conference also features an historic
opportunity for a gathering of Taino culture from the eastern region of Cuba
as well as Puerto Rico and the North American diaspora.
TOPICS: - Native Identity in Place and Culture
- Ecological Adaption in Agriculture and Herbal Medicine
- History
- Language and Literature
- Spiritual Traditions
- Anthropology and Archeology
- Music and Dances
- Visual Arts
SPONSORS: Fundacion de la Naturaleza y el Hombre
Museo Matachin - Baracoa
American Indian Program - Cornell
Eleggua Project
PRINCIPAL CITIES: Santiago de Cuba, Baracoa.
CONFERENCE PACKAGE INCLUDES: Round trip airfare to/from Santiago with
departures form Toronto (direct flight), Cancun, Nassau or Santo Domingo
(arrive Havana with domestic connections to/from Santiago - due to
undependable flight schedules forced overnights in Havana in/out may be
required at additonal cost), 7 nights accommodation double occupancy in
air-conditioned rooms with private bath, breakfast and dinner daily,
coordination of visits and exchanges, conference registration, translators,
local facilitators, ground transportation, Cuban visa.
COST: $1150 USD
FOR CURRICULUM INQIRIES: Jose Barreiro, E-Mail: jeb23@cornell.edu
FOR REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION:
Field Studies Coordinator, Eleggua Project
TEL: 905-678-0426 FAX: 905-678-1421 E-MAIL: cancuba@pathcom.com
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WHAT IS ELEGGUA PROJECT?
The Eleggua Project is a cooperative partnership of North American and Cuban
non-governmental agencies with a shared interest in developing opportunities
to study in Cuba. The Project is financially dependant on program fees and
volunteer service and refuses financial support from any govenment in order
to remain apart from the implications of politics. The project's name
honors "Eleggua" who opens pathways to be explored. The Eleggua Project
ensures that all aspects of study, travel to Cuba and travel within the
country are facilitated for United States professionals, researchers and
students.
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Jonathan Watts
CCS&CF / Eleggua Project
7171 Torbram Road, Suite 51
Mississauga (Toronto), ON CANADA L4T 3W4
TEL: 1-800-818-8840 FAX: 905-678-1421 E-MAIL: cancuba@pathcom.com
WEB: http://www.pathcom.com/~cancuba
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