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The Taíno Project
About The Taíno Project
In public education there are many thematic units, both historical and living accounts, on the Maya, the Aztec, and various First Nation tribes of the Americas. The PRAA recognizes the value of multicultural education at all levels, as it encourages people to learn through others' perspectives. The Taínos were the first indigenous group encountered by Columbus when he arrived in the New World in 1492, and were the first ones to feel the full biological, social, and cultural impact of the European conquest and colonization. The story of the Taínos is not well known, as it has not been taught widely in U.S. schools. The PRAA addresses this need with The Taíno Project, a multi-year project addressing university, community, and public school audiences.
In 2004, the first phase consisted of one public lecture in the Humboldt Park area and after-school programs in two local public schools, culminating in a public art exhibit of student work at the Humboldt Park Boat House.
All lectures are free and open to the public.
FOR LECTURE SERIES SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS — If you have special needs because of a disability and would like to attend one of our lectures, contact the PRAA at 773-342-8865 to discuss arrangements.
The Taíno Project 2007
The Taíno Project 2006
The Taíno Project 2005
The Taíno Project 2004
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