Rahe-Wanitanama engages development from the Dolphin Head Forest Reserve through storytelling.
We are firmly anchored in a traditional framework that has successfully guided our storytelling initiatives for generations. This traditional framework is the bedrock of our presentations, which harness established channels to deepen our understanding of the complex dynamics of regional politics. Our thought leadership highlights our expertise in adaptive and proactive environmental management, deploying strategies grounded in education and advocacy alongside our extensions and auxiliary programs. This multi-faceted approach is designed to support relationships within the broader region.
Diplomacy
Education and Advocacy
Extensions and Auxiliaries
We engage in diplomacy that focus on the distinct epistemologies developed within Askenish over generations. Our presentations at prominent institutions such as the U.S. Department of State and the Latin American Chamber of Commerce exemplify this. Recently, we participated in the global climate dialogue at COP29 in Azerbaijan, facilitating high-level discussions on both prevailing and emerging phenomena affecting our nation and the broader region. Our work aims to fill significant gaps in conventional diplomatic approaches, drawing on a rich historical context informed by the contributions of Rahe-Wanitanama III (Amelia Wilhelmina Elliott, 1894-1994). She was a seminal figure in the Taíno community, recognized for her proficiency in high-level diplomatic communication.
Our distinctive heritage underpins a strong commitment to the preservation of cultural narratives, which we actively advocate through a range of educational initiatives. This pedagogical framework includes informal educational outreach to the Indigenous diaspora at institutions such as the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Miami Dade College and University of Toronto. This multi-faceted approach addresses critical deficiencies in regional resilience, drawing upon a rich historical framework influenced by Rahe-Wanitanama IV (Rose Harvey, 1937-), a seminal figure in the Taíno community recognized for her strategic trade relations extending across the U.S. and Canada.
Our extension and auxiliary programs enhance health outcomes through comprehensive support services. We establish equitable collaborations that facilitate engagement and deliver essential resources to stakeholders, specifically addressing community health. Our initiatives are inspired by the work of Rahe-Wanitanama V (Dawn Wynter, 1961-), a prominent figure in the Taíno community and a former health practitioner affiliated with Emory University.