Fellow Indigenous peeps specifically those affiliated with the Taíno/Caribe Arawak tribes…. Is it stupid and dumb and bad to take the language (from what I could find online at least) and Yee Haw it up? In my story the (definitely Arawak) native language (specifically their accent) evolves over time in (now) small pockets of the world that still speak it, over a thousand years the invaders have rewritten and buried native history, traditions, and much of their language. Much of the world building is based on Taíno myths and stories. I want to celebrate my heritage, honor my ancestors, and I want everyone to know who we Still are And all of our many contributions to the entire World. But I do not want to be racist. Can someone check me before I finish the dictionary? I’m on the letter ‘G’.
I’m getting somewhere on tumblr but I thought I’d try here. ISO #sensitivityreader and #betareader (preferably those affiliated with #taino / #arawak / #nativecaribbean tribes, or #native #linguist) for guidance in telling my story.
