This page presents the economic, creative, and strategic initiatives developed by the Eagle Clan Lokono Arawaks. These enterprises are not separate from our advocacy, cultural work, or community responsibilities. They are the economic foundations that allow us to act independently, support our people, and sustain long term Indigenous self determination.
Our partnerships and ventures are guided by cultural responsibility, environmental ethics, and equitable benefit sharing.
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Here you will find offerings developed by the Eagle Clan Lokono Arawaks and allied collaborators. These include:
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Grassroots Caribbean film and media projects through First Nations Productions
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Traditional non GMO Prayer Tobacco seeds and ceremonial Prayer Tobacco preparations
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Indigenous hand rolled ceremonial cigars and collector gift sets
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Tribal made organic hand sanitizer and antiseptic first aid paste
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Hard copy and digital publications
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Guided Adventure, Culture, and Nature Eco Tours
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Tribal owned apparel and modern accessories
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Platforms for emerging Indigenous creative and modeling talent
Purchases and support through these enterprises directly sustain community initiatives, cultural preservation, and humanitarian assistance across allied Indigenous communities.
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Our work reflects what we describe as environmental entrepreneurship. This approach asserts an Indigenous place in the contemporary world through ethical enterprise, cultural knowledge, and ecological responsibility.
For us, true independence requires economic capacity. Cultural survival and political autonomy cannot exist without the ability to meet community needs through our own efforts rather than dependence on colonial or neo colonial state structures. Our enterprises are designed to build that capacity while remaining rooted in Indigenous values.
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Indigenous communities across the region periodically invite Damon Corrie to engage directly with leaders and residents to share ideas on developing sustainable, community owned economic initiatives. These discussions focus on identifying opportunities rooted in local culture, creativity, and resources.
When communities are outside established travel routes, travel costs are typically covered by the inviting community. Damon does not charge for his time, strategic advice, or assistance in conceptualizing, launching, or marketing initiatives.
Paid lectures, workshops, and public speaking engagements on Traditional Lokono Arawak culture, cosmovision, and Indigenous self determination can be arranged by contacting:
eagleclanarawaks@gmail.com
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We enter partnerships selectively and intentionally. Each collaboration is evaluated based on cultural respect, ethical practice, and equitable benefit sharing.
HAUBARIRIA
Haubariria, meaning Harpy Eagle in the Lokono language, is the totemic animal of the Eagle Clan Lokono Arawaks (Bariria Korobahado Lokono).
This limited release bottling was developed in collaboration with Tamosi Rum and represents more than a commercial product. While Tamosi selects the rum, the cultural narratives, history, and cosmovision associated with the release are provided directly by the Faithkeeper of the Eagle Clan, Damon Corrie.
Fifty percent of profits from this series return directly to the Eagle Clan Lokono Arawaks and support advocacy, cultural preservation, and Indigenous community initiatives.
The rum is a 31 year old Guyanese rum from the now closed Enmore Distillery, distilled on the historic Versailles single wooden vat still, bearing the marque KFM from the Lusignan Plantation.
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A Statement from the Faithkeeper
We see no contradiction between cultural responsibility and strategic economic partnerships. Our people have long histories of producing traditional fermented beverages and maintaining social frameworks that govern their responsible use. Alcohol, in this context, is not foreign to our culture.
Equitable economic partnerships allow small Indigenous clans to access global visibility while retaining authorship, dignity, and control. Leadership requires creating pathways that address economic realities directly. Our enterprises function as the financial foundations that support advocacy, humanitarian work, cultural preservation, and solidarity with allied Indigenous communities.
True sovereignty requires the ability to support one’s own needs. Economic independence allows Indigenous communities to act freely and with dignity. Our approach focuses on building that independence through ethical, culturally grounded enterprise.
An Exclusive and Unprecedented Limited Series of Indigenous Connoisseur Rums
With then Minister of Culture (now Senator) John King of Barbados
With Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica
American Philanthropist Nick Plezbert
Ce ne sont là que quelques-uns des nombreux clients locaux, régionaux et internationaux satisfaits, des chefs d'État aux ministres du gouvernement, des ambassadeurs, des universitaires, des éducateurs, des chefs tribaux, des défenseurs des droits de l'homme, des écologistes et des membres du grand public qui soutiennent les peuples autochtones. & produits
American Author Karla Gottlieb
With Kalinago Chief Irvince Auguiste
Barbados Museum Curator Mr. Kevin Farmer
With Venezuela Ambassador Alvaro Sanchez and Cuban Ambassador Sergio De Jesus Jorge Pastrana
Famous Barbados Educator Mr Gregory Castagne
Venezuelan Ambassador Alvaro Sanchez
Head of the Reparations Committee of the Barbados Government Mr Rodney Grant
