Gari-On Talks (Garifuna Onward Talks)

#TarynNunez⁠ is a proud Garifuna woman who has participated in two (2) Ms. Garifuna Pageants, has been in multiple Garifuna dance groups, has served in the Air Force part of the United States Army and is now a student studying to be a physician’s assistant. Hear Taryn’s story in its fullest right here on Gari-On Talks. ⁠Gari-On develops creative ways to promote and learn the Garifuna Language. The latest initiative is interviewing Garifuna people to share their stories and to discuss how the Garifuna Language fits into their lives. #GariOnTalks⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#GarifunaOnward⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#GarifunaLanguageForTodayAndTomorrow⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Garifuna⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Belize⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#GariOn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#LearnGarifuna⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#GarifunaExperience

#SandraMirandaGeorge⁠ is a proud Garifuna woman and mother, past president of the National Garifuna Council (NGC), Belize - Executive Branch and a retired civil servant who has worked in several government ministries in Belize. She has worked on proposals for funding to support NGC initiatives such as the Cassava House located in Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District, Belize. She is a finance professional and was also an Accounting tutor at University of the West Indies (UWI) extension in Belize. Ms. Sandra is open to being a mentor. Connect with Sandra Miranda-George on Facebook.Gari-On develops creative ways to promote and learn the Garifuna Language. The latest initiative is interviewing Garifuna people who share their stories and discuss how the Garifuna Language fits into their lives. #GariOnTalks #GarifunaOnward #GarifunaLanguageForTodayAndTomorrow #Garifuna #Belize

#WellingtonCRamos is a proud Garifuna man who is a Garifuna Activist, historian, writer and retired educator. He is an army veteran and an Adjunct Professor of History, Political Science at Boricua College Campuses in New York City. Wellington hails from Dangriga Town, Belize C.A. He is the President of the United Garifuna Association Inc., 1st Vice-President Garifuna Nation United States and President of BACFA and the Belizean American Football Hall of Fame. Tune in LIVE on May 16th, 2026 at 2pm EST to hear Wellington C. Ramos’ story.

Gari-On develops creative ways to promote and learn the Garifuna Language. The latest initiative is interviewing Garifuna people to share their stories and to discuss how the Garifuna Language fits into their lives. #GariOnTalks #GarifunaOnward #GarifunaLanguageForTodayAndTomorrow #Garifuna #Belize

#Izzy is a proud Garifuna young man who is an up-and-coming author, a high school student and member of the Habayan Uwarani Garifuna Cultural Club. The group was founded by Mrs. Dorina Castillo and the late great Mrs. Margaret Castillo and is now coordinated by her daughter Mrs. Clarene Castillo-Alvarez. Mrs. Dorina Castillo plays a major role in exposing the children to local and international culture exchange opportunities.Izzy hails from Dangriga Town, Belize C.A. He is very passionate about finding ways to make learning Garifuna easy to learn as he is learning Garifuna. The book he is writing will be called Garifuna Made Easy with Izzy. He is a son, nephew, grandson and friend. Tune in on May 2nd, 2026 at 8pm EST to hear Izzy’s story. Recorded March 2025. Gari-On develops creative ways to promote and learn the Garifuna Language. The latest initiative is interviewing Garifuna people to share their stories and to discuss how the Garifuna Language fits into their lives. #GariOnTalks #GarifunaOnward #GarifunaLanguageForTodayAndTomorrow #Garifuna #Belize #GariOn

#LuzSolizRamos is a proud Garifuna woman who is a Garifuna Advocate, an author and educator. She hails from Trujillo, Honduras. She is also the founder of the Garifuna Heritage Center for the Art & Culture in Bronx, New York. She has written two books on the Garifuna Language: Learn Garifuna Now and The Garifuna Picture Dictionary. Both books can be purchased on Amazon.com. She is also a sister, a wife, a mother, grandmother and a well-respected member of her community. Tune in on April 4th, 2026 at 8pm EST to hear Pat II of Luz F. Soliz-Ramos’ story. Recorded January 2025. Contact Luz Soliz-Ramoz at [email protected], [email protected] and Wabafu Dance Theatre on Facebook.Gari-On develops creative ways to promote and learn the Garifuna Language. The latest initiative is interviewing Garifuna people to share their stories and to discuss how the Garifuna Language fits into their lives. #GariOnTalks #GarifunaOnward #GarifunaLanguageForTodayAndTomorrow #Garifuna #Belize #GariOn #GarifunaCulture #GarifunaLanguage

#LuzSolizRamos is a proud Garifuna woman who is a Garifuna Advocate, an author and educator. She hails from Trujillo, Honduras. She is also the founder of the Garifuna Heritage Center for the Art & Culture in Bronx, New York. She has written two books on the Garifuna Language: Learn Garifuna Now and Garifuna Picture Dictionary. Both books can be purchased on Amazon.com. She is also a sister, a wife, a mother, grandmother and a well-respected member of her community. Tune in on March 7th, 2025 at 8pm EST to hear Luz F. Soliz-Ramos’ story. Gari-On develops creative ways to promote and learn the Garifuna Language. The latest initiative is interviewing Garifuna people to share their stories and to discuss how the Garifuna Language fits into their lives. #GariOnTalks #GarifunaOnward #GarifunaLanguageForTodayAndTomorrow #Garifuna #Belize #GariOn

#DrJeremyCayetano⁠ is a proud Garifuna woman who is a daughter, mother, general manager of Anglican Schools in Belize and a coordinator of the Yurumein Project. She hails from Dangriga Town, Belize C.A and is the daughter of the late Cannon Jerris Valentine. She is a former teacher and principal of Stann Creek Ecumenical College. She has partnered with Dr. Gwen Nunez Gonzalez and others on The Yurumein Project which aims to ensure the Garifuna Language continues for generations to come by facilitating the learning of the language through classes. The classes are held both online and in person depending on the level of the learner. Tune in on January 3rd, 2026 at 8pm EST to hear Dr. Jeremy Cayetano’s story. Learn more about The Yurumein Project at theyurumeinproject.org.Recorded November 2024.Gari-On develops creative ways to promote and learn the Garifuna Language. The latest initiative is interviewing Garifuna people to share their stories and to discuss how the Garifuna Language fits into their lives. ⁠#GariOnTalks⁠ ⁠#GarifunaOnward⁠ ⁠#GarifunaLanguageForTodayAndTomorrow⁠ ⁠#Garifuna⁠ ⁠#Belize⁠ ⁠#GariOn

#DrJeremyCayetano is a proud Garifuna woman who is a daughter, mother, general manager of Anglican Schools in Belize and a coordinator of the Yurumein Project. She hails from Dangriga Town, Belize C.A and is the daughter of the late Cannon Jerris Valentine. She is a former teacher and principal of Stann Creek Ecumenical College. She has partnered with Dr. Gwen Nunez Gonzalez and others on The Yurumein Project which aims to ensure the Garifuna Language continues for generations to come by facilitating the learning of the language through classes. The classes are held both online and in person depending on the level of the learner. Tune in on January 3rd, 2026 at 8pm EST to hear Dr. Jeremy Cayetano’s story. Learn more about The Yurumein Project at theyurumeinproject.org.Recorded November 2024.Gari-On develops creative ways to promote and learn the Garifuna Language. The latest initiative is interviewing Garifuna people to share their stories and to discuss how the Garifuna Language fits into their lives. #GariOnTalks #GarifunaOnward #GarifunaLanguageForTodayAndTomorrow #Garifuna #Belize #GariOn

#CatherineMartinez is a proud Garifuna woman who is the elder in her family and her community. She hails from Georgetown Village in Stann Creek District, Belize C.A. She is the mother of several musicians such as Supa G Martinez, Adrian ‘The Doc’ Martinez, Elroy ‘Elstar’ Martinez, Timo Martinez, Berth Martinez and Elsworth Martinez who all understand and speak Garifuna. She has done song collaborations with her son, Supa G. One of the well-known songs is on YouTube called Uba Erei (Give Us Strength). She is also a sister, an aunt, a cousin, grandmother and a well-respected member of her community. Tune in on November 1st, 2025 at 8pm EST to hear Catherine Martinez’s story. Recorded October 2024.Gari-On develops creative ways to promote and learn the Garifuna Language. The latest initiative is interviewing Garifuna people to share their stories and to discuss how the Garifuna Language fits into their lives. #GariOnTalks #GarifunaOnward #GarifunaLanguageForTodayAndTomorrow #Garifuna #Belize #GariOn

Nirissie Marin also known as #SimplyDandie on TikTok, is a proud Garifuna young woman who is a clothing designer and clothing maker, entrepreneur, a social media content creator, artist and all-round creative professional. She was born and raised in Dangriga Town, Belize C. A. Her products including, bonnets and hair scrunchies are available for sale via her business page called Gloriously Hers Collection on Facebook & Instagram. She also creates special order products such as dresses, blouses, skirts, Garifuna outfits and dashikis for her clients. She uses her creativity in different forms to express herself and promote her custom-made products. She is a daughter, sister, mother, wife, cousin and friend. She is very passionate and determined to make a positive impact on her community using her creativity. Tune in on June 6th, 2026 at 8pm EST to hear Nirissie Marin’s story. Recorded March 2025. Gari-On develops creative ways to promote and learn the Garifuna Language. The latest initiative is interviewing Garifuna people to share their stories and to discuss how the Garifuna Language fits into their lives. #GariOnTalks #GarifunaOnward #GarifunaLanguageForTodayAndTomorrow #Garifuna #Belize #GariOn #NirissieMarin