Dominica 🇩🇲 was the last island to be colonised. With that, it remained the final stronghold for the indigenous Kalinago people. (Formerly known by their colonial name - Caribs) Fighting continuously against colonialism, this community did not die out, they still live today in Dominica. (You can learn more about this history via our podcast on all major podcadt platforms).

In 1763, when the British gained absolute control of Dominica, the Kalinago were officially given 232 acres of land, originally dubbed the Carib Reserve. Their territory was expanded to 3,700 acres in 1903.

The Kalinagos have their own methods of governance in their territory, and hold elections for who will be their chief, and for the first time, a woman holds this position.

Congratulations to Annette Thomas Sanford.

Have you heard of the Kalinago Territory before?