The Arawak are a group of Indigenous peoples of northern South America and of the Caribbean. The term "Arawak" has been applied at various times to different Indigenous groups, from the Lokono of South America to the Taíno (Island Arawaks), who lived in the Greater Antilles and northern Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean.

Apr 2, 2025 · Arawak, American Indians of the Greater Antilles and South America. The Taino, an Arawak subgroup, were the first native peoples encountered by Christopher Columbus on Hispaniola. The island Arawak were virtually wiped out by the combination of Old World diseases and Spanish violence and oppression.

Mar 23, 2023 · The Arawak people were a group of indigenous people who once inhabited large parts of South America and the Caribbean. Their culture and way of life were shaped by their relationship with the natural world, as well as their complex social structures and religious beliefs.

Jun 19, 2019 · Few people realize that the Caribbean was inhabited long before Christopher Columbus set foot in the Bahamas. The Arawaks were the first people to live in the Caribbean islands and parts of South America.

Feb 29, 2020 · The Arawak are a group of peoples Indigenous to the Caribbean and South America. They are believed to have originally been from the Orinoco River basin in Venezuela. This once vibrant community had an estimated population in the millions until the Spanish conquistadors came along.

Feb 11, 2021 · In recent History, the most famous Arawakan is Jean La Rose, an indigenous Arawak Georgetown, Guyana who awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2002 for her work in halting mining in Arawakan territories, saving Guyana’s forests and securing inhabitants full rights to traditional lands.

Nov 21, 2023 · Learn about the Arawak people and religion, both past and present. Find out how to define cacique, conuco, and other key concepts of Arawak history and culture.

Apr 2, 2023 · The Arawak Indians were a peaceful people who valued family, community, and nature. They were skilled farmers, hunters, and fishermen, and had a rich oral tradition of storytelling and music.

*The Arawak community, a non-white community of Indigenous peoples of South America and the Caribbean, celebrated this date in 1500. Specifically, the term "Arawak" has been applied at various times to the Lokono of South America and the Taíno, who historically lived in the Greater Antilles and the northern Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean.

Explore the rich history & resilience of the Arawak people in the Caribbean. Discover their diversity, colonial impact, and ongoing cultural revival movements. Learn about Taíno, Kalinago, Lokono, and more!