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Group Evaluation of Caribbean Civilization(1)

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Details the terms and condition which govern the OECS

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    Unit Questions that Guided the Portfolio - 01/04/17

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    Unit Questions that Guided the Portfolio - 01/04/17

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Units Questions that Guided the Portfolio

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                                                                        Single identity - CariCom, OECS - 02/04/17

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                                                                        Single identity - CariCom, OECS - 02/04/17

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The Caribbean has sought to unify it's self through a number of ways  over the years. This unity serves many purposes for the Caribbean islands, one being a single identity. The Caribbean is made up of many small islands, they are therefore perceived as weak and incomparable to the outside/international world. However, with a single identity they gain a voice, strength, recognition among the larger territories. This brought about the formation of groups such as Caricom and OECS.

"The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is a grouping of twenty countries: fifteen Member States and five Associate Members. It is home to approximately sixteen million citizens. CARICOM rests on four main pillars: economic integration; foreign policy coordination; human and social development; and security. " (caricom.org)

"The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is an International Organisation dedicated to economic harmonization and integration, protection of human and legal rights, and the encouragement of good governance among independent and non-independent countries in the Eastern Caribbean. The OECS came into being on June 18th 1981, when seven Eastern Caribbean countries signed a treaty agreeing to cooperate with each other while promoting unity and solidarity among its Members. The Treaty became known as the Treaty of Basseterre, so named in honour of the capital city of St. Kitts and Nevis where it was signed."  (oecs.org)

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                     Haiti/ Dominican Republic Dilemma - 09/04/2017

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                     Haiti/ Dominican Republic Dilemma - 09/04/2017

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Dominican Republic and Haiti is one island separated by a border. In 1844 Rafael L. Trujillo fully engraved the racist anti-Haitian ideology. Trujillo tried to "white-wash" Dominica and it has left a devastating legacy of antihaitianism or anti-black racism against Haitian people and Dominican people of Haitian decent living in the Dominican Republic.

Being black is seen in a  different way to the Dominicans, so in fact, some of the most melanated Dominicans do not accept or claim their "blackness", instead they default to "indo". According to revolvy.com "Indo is a term used to describe Eurasian people who were a migrant population that associated themselves with and experienced the colonial culture of the former Dutch East Indian, a Dutch Colony in Southeast Asia that later became Indonesia."

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Moreover, cultural diversity also, impacts on language throughout the regions. The Caribbean languages include formal and informal such English, French, Spanish ,Dutch, creole, patio and papimenteau.

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Arthur |EvaLucian| - Who i am Official Lyric Video Soca 2015

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Who I am ‪#‎WestIndian‬ Performed by: Arthur Allain |EvaLucian| Written by: Dan-yelle Ayla Du Bois, Arthur Allain & Francis De Lima Prod by: Claude Jonas (BCJ Productions), Francis "Leebo" Delima (Heights Music) Mixed & Mastered by: Francis DeLima Additional Backups: Jesmara Nelson Guitars: Valentine Emmanuel Bass: Claude Jonas

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                                                                           What is Caribbean Identity?                                                                        12/04/17

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                                                                           What is Caribbean Identity?                                                                        12/04/17

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“Identity is a prison you can never escape, but the way to redeem your past is not to run from it, but to try to understand it, and use it as a foundation to grow”- Jay-Z

Many of “us” describe ourselves as being Caribbean or having a Caribbean identity, but what exactly does this mean? Although, there is no definite definition of the Caribbean. Many persons understand the Caribbean region to be an archipelago of islands located between North and South America and divides two large entities of water (Higman). Nevertheless, the Caribbean is more than its geographical positioning; the islands are linked politically, geographically and historically. These factors have contributed to the contemporary Caribbean that is filled with ethnic and cultural diversity; which is found not only in the region but in its corresponding diaspora. On the other hand, identity is defined as an “individual’s characteristics, style or manner that is fundamental to a person and by which the person is recognized” (Campbell).  Jay-Z's quote is highly supported by Benedict Anderson theory which emphasizes that identity is generational and is acknowledged as important for human development (Campbell). Thus, Caribbean identity refers to the acknowledgment, appreciation, and application of ethnic and cultural diversity within an individual's life and by which that individual is recognized by.

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                      Double Consciousness cont'd - 05/04/17

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                      Double Consciousness cont'd - 05/04/17

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Regional problem of importance identified is immigration secondary to globalization. Globalization is "a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology," (globalization101.org), while emigration can be defined as leaving a country or region to live elsewhere permanently.

As technology improves and businesses expand globally, many people gravitate towards their interests even if it means emigrating to a new place of residence. Africans, Spanish and Chinese have been imigrating to the Caribbean recently in larger numbers. The Caribbean is also the home to many affordable schools/ educational opportunities.

An example of how emigration can bring about double consciousness to the individual is when Africans migrate to the Caribbean for school but then settle permanently in the country. They bring with them their cultures, beliefs, languages, clothing, etc. These immigrants want to keep their cultural values and traditions

but also want to identify as being “Caribbean”. The two identities are not unified and therefore the immigrant has to try and balance between the two conflicting and separate identities.

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As ‘Caribbean people,’ Caribbean Civilization has provided a platform in which we could challenge the notions created about the Caribbean. The theme Caribbean identity was one of the many units covered in the course that evoked many emotions and thought. Thus, this portfolio serves as a visual representation of our journey throughout the course.

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Success at sports, especially competitive in nature, is seen as means of achieving a common feeling of Caribbean identity among the population. Cricket has been able to accomplish this as many Caribbean people identity with the West Indian cricket team.
The cricket fostered Caribbean identity largely in part because of the players originate from the different Caribbean islands. Thus this creates a single bond that unites Caribbean people. It is not just a game as it is ingrained in the psyche of Caribbean people. Cricket represents the process of decolonization from European colonialism. Cricket was brought to Caribbean by the British. However, it was embraced and transformed by the Caribbean as the game of choice. The game was looked upon as fiery and a party atmosphere was engendered. Beating the British at their own game has been an important part of decolonization to a encourage a unique identity. lthough, West Indies cricket has been ailing since the year 1996. mention must be made that many of the other sports such as track and field and football have help to salvage the pride of Caribbean people.

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Caribbean music has been known to liberate and express the issues of persons who has allowed music to influence them. Caribbean music is diverse - not only in sound but in purpose. Thus, different genres of music in the Caribbean were created and includes calypso, jazz, chutney, chutney-soca, dance-hall, reggae, salsa, soda, and zouk.

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Reggae Dancehall Soca Mix 2014 2013 Part 1 (Busy Signal, Morgan Heritage, Cornadoor, Kes)

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Ladies & Gentlemen The Best Reggae/Dancehall Mixtape Series on youtube is back!!! Part 1: Cornadoor feat. Jungle - Never Let You Go Busy Signal - You And Me Morgan Heritage - Perfect Love Song Kes The Band - Tuesday On The Rocks

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"St. Kitts and Nevis' Official National Wear reflects the true "Caribbeaness" of its people. A combination of African and European influences which have shaped the history of St. Kitts and Nevis is evident in both the male and female outfits."(Buckleysboyz.info - Home: About Government. 2017)

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                                       Culture as a Social Identifier of  Caribbean Identity                                                      24/03/17

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                                       Culture as a Social Identifier of  Caribbean Identity                                                      24/03/17

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The social identity of the Caribbean has been sculpted by the Neo-Indians ever since the beginning of Caribbean Civilization. It is through arrival of colonial master, enslaved Africans and indentured labourers the social identity of the Caribbean has evolved. Each island embodies an aspect of knowledge, beliefs, art forms, morals, laws, languages, music, religion and customs of its crowned colony and inhabitants. Therefore, creating something dynamic, transmissible, materialistic and symbolic for the region. It is through these socializing factors which identities and nations can be formed (Campbell).

Thus, “culture is that complex whole which includes knowledge, beliefs, arts, morals, law, customs, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society." Sir Edward B. Tylor

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Each Caribbean country has its own National Dish which symbolises decolonization from its crown colony. Most cultural dishes reflects the island unique historical cooking styles and local ingredients  of the Chinese, Indian, Dutch, French, Spanish, British, and African food.
For instance the National Dish of Saint Kitts and Nevis is stewed salt-fish with spicy plantains and coconut dumplings. This dish is usually made in April (Easter) and September 19 in honour of their Independence Day. It is a European and African combination.

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“An annual festival, typically during the week before Lent in Roman Catholic countries, involving processions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade."(The English Oxford Dictionary)

Developed by the elite but accessorised by the free blacks, and later the emancipated slaves Carnival signifies freedom, endurance and perseverance. Contemporary Caribbean Carnival has come a long way; it now allows persons of different classes, ethnic groups, religion and gender to celebrate as one people, under one identity throughout one Caribbean.
For example Sugar Mas in St Kitts uses similar grand costumes and vibrate colours that can be seen throughout different carnivals in the region.

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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (02 Jan. 2017) Highlights of Parade of Troupes for St. Kitts Nevis National Carnival.

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Additionally, religion is a very important part of the  lives of  Caribbean peoples. The Caribbean is dominantly  Christian but have other religion such as , Hinduism, Islam, Shouter Baptist , Kumina,Pocomania and Rastafarianism. In the Caribbean Christians celebrate holidays for example Lent, Corpus Christie, Christmas to help to unite as one people

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Caribbean diaspora consists of different ethnic or racial groups that came to the Caribbean by choice or by force before the 10th century. Caribbean identity is informed by its diaspora. Diaspora is defined as the qualities, beliefs and culture common to the geographic area known as the Caribbean. Furthermore, the diaspora has also led to double consciousness , which was  coined in 1903 by W.E.B. Du Bois  in his publication "The souls of Black Folks". Double consciousness is a term used to describe an individual whose identity is divided into several parts, making it difficult or impossible to have one unified identity. Along with culture, other factors include race, gender, class and sexuality.