Guayanilla, Puerto Rico – In an event of profound cultural and historical significance, archaeologist Dr. Reniel Rodríguez Ramos, a specialist in Caribbean archaeology, presented the Father Nazario Stones, also known as the Agüeybana Library, to the Prime Minister of the Ierahkwa ne Kanienke Federation (Iroquois), internationally recognized as a representative of one of the oldest and most sovereign indigenous governments in the Americas.
The National Sovereign State of Borikén, headed by its president, Dr. Ramon Nenadich, brings its official international recognition from 1508 and its modern-day recognition from the United Nations to formalize the unification with the Ierahkwa ne Kanienke, who have had their international recognition since 1710. This is a substantial leap forward for all the indigenous nations that have survived colonization and undoubtedly proves that their nations were established long before the U.S. was created.
During the meeting, Dr. Rodríguez detailed the findings and archaeological importance of the stones, whose authenticity has been the subject of academic research reaffirming their value as one of the most significant testimonies of the Taíno heritage in Borikén. These pieces, filled with symbolism and memory, are key to understanding Borikén cultural roots and its connection to the continent.
The Prime Minister, for his part, emphasized the spiritual and political dimension that this discovery represents within the framework of indigenous peoples. In his words, the Father Nazario Stones not only constitute a remnant of the past but also serve as a living voice of the ancestors that connects Borikén with the great indigenous family of the Americas evidenced 900 years Before Our Era. This auspicious meeting between the Ierahkwa and Borikén is also a preamble to the mutual recognition of sovereignty from both nations, as they work towards the alignment of their cultures for the preservation of their traditions and to advocate for future economic development together. This unification will bring in a new era of technology, agriculture, finance, hospitals, and schools for their people and Borikén.
This historic exchange marks a meeting point between scientific research and continental indigenous sovereignty, reaffirming that the cultural legacy of Borikén transcends geographical boundaries and extends into international arenas of recognition and respect.
Official statement from the Marina Arzola Cultural Center:
“For Guayanilla and all of Borikén, this moment constitutes a bridge between our ancestral history and the international recognition of indigenous peoples. The Father Nazario Stones are an invaluable treasure that we defend with pride and commitment. Today, thanks to the dialogue between science and indigenous sovereignty, this Taíno legacy of Borikén stands before the eyes of the world with the dignity it deserves,” expressed Nayda López Maldonado, president of the Marina Arzola Cultural Center, on behalf of its Board of Directors and Matriarch Representative of the Ierahkwa Ne Kanienke for Borikén.
With this meeting, Borikén takes a firm step towards the preservation, research, and international projection of its indigenous heritage, reaffirming that the voices of its ancestors remain alive and in dialogue with the present.
