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Carib Territory
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Dominica's Caribs now live in
eight villages within the 3,700 acres of land on the east coast
of Dominica known as the ‘Carib Territory’.
This land was allocated to them in 1903.
Click to visit the Carib Village
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America, sailing down the Orinoco river in dugout canoes, they
settled on the rugged islands in order to protect themselves
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In 1493, Christopher Columbus landed in Dominica in
search of gold and fortune. However he found only rivers,
mountains, rich red volcanic soil and the Caribs!
They welcomed Columbus and his men and in
return Columbus worked and exploited them, almost to the verge
of extinction.
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The Caribs in Dominica, after years of brutal treatment
by the Spanish, French and English, now number approximately 3,000.
They elect their own chief who holds the position for 4 years and
also have a representative in the house of assembly. In July 2004
saw Charles Williams elected as Carib Chief.
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They tend to keep to themselves and their culture
has remained very much unchanged compared to other areas of
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Many women
in the ‘Carib Territory’ weave beautiful baskets
that are sold to tourist as souvenirs.
One is flung centuries back into a cool, calm
place amidst a most beautiful group of people.
CLICK
to view the Christmas Party! |
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