Rahe-Wanitanama transcends storytelling; it represents a narrative practice for community engagement and development in the Askenish district, situated within the Dolphin Head Forest Reserve. Our initiative is characterized by robust international collaborations aimed at enhancing our operational footprint and maximizing the efficacy of our local interventions.
Our primary objective is firmly anchored in a traditional narrative framework that has successfully guided our initiatives for generations, guaranteeing the long-term sustainability of Askenish. This traditional narrative framework is the bedrock of our presentations, which harness established diplomatic 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 catalyze sustainable and impactful change within our nation and the broader region.
Diplomacy
Education and Advocacy
Extensions and Auxiliaries
Our international diplomatic missions focus on the distinct epistemologies developed within our community over generations. This is exemplified by our presentations at prominent institutions such as the U.S. Department of State and the Latin American Chamber of Commerce. 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 formal instruction at the School of Visual Arts, as well as 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 for pediatric populations through targeted consulting and comprehensive support services. We establish equitable partnerships that facilitate engagement and deliver essential resources to international families, specifically addressing the environmental determinants affecting children. Our approach ensures that children receive critical support while remaining in nurturing family settings. 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.