Dr. Ana María Tekina-eirú Maynard
President
Hispanic and Latino Diversity - Lecture Series
This lecture series builds appreciation for Hispanic and Latino diversity
through a journey of Puerto Rico's history that developed its rich cultural
traditions and its people, beginning with the Taino legacy that is Puerto Rico's
primera raiz (first root). Two presentations in the series include:
"The History of Puerto Rico through Music and Dance" - lecture traces the
history of Puerto Rico that developed Puerto Rico's rich cultural traditions
and its people, featuring video clips of music and dance traditions.
Presentation includes live native Taino music, original compositions on
bone and earth clay flutes.
" Taino 101: History, Myth and Reality" -
Tekina-eirú brings visibility to the restoration efforts of her people through
her lecture series, "Taino 101: History, Myth and Reality,"
that takes the audience through Taino history of Boriken, as documented by
the Chronicles of Pane, Las Casas, and others, and supplements with oral history.
Results of NSF Research in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) that is rewriting Taino
history is shared, and traditions being rescued, restored, and preserved by
her pueblo of Guatu Ma-cu A Boriken are presented.
Lecture features live native Taino music, original compositions on
bone and earth clay flutes.
Contact Information
Dr. Ana María Tekina-eirú Maynard
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amg@flametree.com |
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+1 512 343 4333 |
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Dr. Ana María Tekina-eirú Maynard
Flametree Corporation
15228 Quiet Pond Court
Austin, TX 78728-4555 |
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