For those who have ears to hear
“Okama” is a Taino First Nation word meaning “listen” or “hear”. We are, Gerard (Abouyou), Peta-Gay (Tayaliti), Gesse-Lea (Ouellechi) and Israel-Rain (Malacaya) Roberts, and we chose this name because it is time for the nations to “listen and hear”. Gerard and I (Peta-Gay) are Karina and Taino First Nations, respectively.
We are both of mixed heritage, and endeavour to walk with dignity in the fullness of who the Creator has designed us to be and train our children to do the same. The Taino and Karina, or Kalinago people, are of the Arawakan language group of the Americas. The Caribbean derived its name from the derogatory title Carib, given to the Karina people by European settlers. As a family we want to redeem our culture and customs in light of our relationship with Yeshua (Jesus), the tribal man, who is the One and only begotten Son of Yahweh the Creator.
