Honoring Ancestors

Three women of different generations pose outdoors with trees in the background.

Chief Kalaan

Kasike (Chief) of Yamaye Gunaí Taíno Peoples (Jamaican Hummingbird Taíno People). He is also the Caribbean Region Organizer for Peace and Dignity Journeys (an inter-tribal prayer run) and holds memberships in the Council of Indigenous Traditional Healers of the Americas, Yamaye Council of Indigenous Leaders (YCOIL), and the Caribbean Organization of Indigenous Peoples.

Indigenous Advocate

Chief Kalaan is an Indigenous rights activist and promotes recognition of his people in Jamaica as well as the rights of Indigenous peoples across the West Indies and globally. He is the custodian of Yamaye/Jamaican Taíno traditions and represented YCOIL at the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (an entity of the Organization of American States).

Cultural Connect

Kasike has collaborated with Wawa Aba Wellness Corp since 2016, bringing an awareness of the importance of the Taino traditions and their influence on the Akan cultural retention in Jamaica.

In addition, Kasike works closely with the Leaders and Elders of all the Maroon communities in Jamaica and the Caribbean

Healing Through Music

Kasike is a talented musician, utilizing his skills as a flutist, to facilitate healing and wellness. His meditation circles are known to take persons to heightened levels of mindfulness.

Get in Touch

Kasike Kalaan is available for Speaking engagements, Personal wellness sessions, and Traditional Taino Healing ceremonies.

Kasike Kalaan Kaiman

Yukayeke Yamaye Guani Kasike

Caribbean Route PDJ Organizer

Cell: 876-880-6995 (WhatsApp)