Unis Nunez Presents Learning Garifuna: The Basics

De: Unis Nunez

Narrado por: Unis Nunez, Swale Nunez

Unis Nunez, a Garifuna woman exemplified, an educator for over 40 years, was gifted with the ability to teach, it is her purpose. Her life long dedication and passion for the art has had immeasurable impacts across generations. Over the years she has positively influenced the lives of the students under her tutelage and through them her legacy will live forever. Her gift and love for teaching was shared through six schools spanning three districts in Belize; Saint Peter Claver in Punta Gorda, Holy Family in Hopkins, Our Lady of the Way in Ladyville, Sacred Heart, Holy Ghost and Gulisi in Dangriga. Unis holds a bachelor's degree in Primary Education.

As a Garifuna woman proud of her heritage and passionate about its longevity, she has put together an audio collection of cultural lessons to help preserve the culture and protect the language. The hope here is that these lessons not only act as an introduction to learning the Garifuna language but also provides insights into the culture, enough to inspire you to research on your own and find ways to further immerse yourself.

Revisit these lessons as often as you would like, use them as a reference and as the foundation of your continued pursuit of learning the Garifuna language and the culture of the Garinagu people. Garifuna is the language spoken by the Garinagu, mixed race descendants of Island Carib, African and Arawak people. The Garifuna language has evidence of English, French and Spanish influences. After the Diaspora the Garinagu people settled across Central America, mainly in countries like Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In Belize specifically, the Garinagu people can be found in all six districts. Upon their arrival to the beautiful jewel Belize in 1832, they settled along the shores of the southern districts.

Please note: This audiobook is in Garifuna and English.

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