Indigenous People

Kalinago Upliftment

Kalinago Upliftment is a 'young' area which aims to cater to the needs of the Kalinago people. This is done through collaborative work with various councils, non-governmental organizations (NGO) and government agencies.

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The KalingoTerritory Today

The Carib Territory is situated on the North East coast of Dominica and covers an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. In this area, given to the Caribs by the British Government

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The Kalinago Chiefs of Dominica

Throughout history the Chief has played a very important role in keeping the Kalinago people together in times of peace and hostility. Chiefs were selected by the Elders for specific functions, such as hunting or fishing expeditions, but could not exercise authority after the mission was completed. This was the custom in Dominica as the communities consisted of only a few families.