81. Dillon International Haiti Adoption Program of Cuba and is considered part of the West Indies. haiti s culture is a vibrant mixture of African, French, Indian, British and Spanish influences. http://www.dillonadopt.com/Haiti/Haiti.htm

Get ready for family fun at Dillon's annual Fall Festival ... October 22nd! Katrina Relief Efforts (History Note: Through the efforts of the 45th Infantry Brigade of the Oklahoma National Guard over 30 years ago in establishing several orphanages in Korea, Dillon International first got its start in finding loving families for homeless Korean children.) Request a FREE info packet on international adoption! Don't want to wait? Download our FREE adoption application now! OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST AGENCY LOCATIONS: OKLAHOMA - 3227 East 31st Street, Suite 200 Tulsa, OK 74105 Voice: 918/749-4600 Fax: 918/749-7144 Email our Oklahoma Office MISSOURI - 1 First Missouri Center, Suite 115 St. Louis, MO 63141 Voice: 314/576-4100 Fax: 314/453-9975 Email our Missouri Office ARKANSAS - 4702 W. Commercial Drive, Suite B-1 North Little Rock, AR 72116 Voice: 501/791-9300 Fax: 501/791-9303 Email our Arkansas Office KANSAS - 5934 East 10th Street Wichita, KS 67208

82. Haitiwebs - Society & Culture haiti news, about haiti and haitians. A virtual haitian community, haitiwebs.com is the fastest growing and most complete bilingual haitian Portal. http://www.haitiwebs.com/haitianforums/directory/browselinks.php?c=38

83. 6a Culture & Fashion Show - Haiti TNCIL / 6a culture Fashion Show - haiti January 14 - 16, 2005 6a culture Fashion Show - haiti.jpg. Return to Photo Gallery. http://www.vanderbilt.edu/isss/6aCultureFashionShow-Haiti.htm

January 14 - 16, 2005 Return to Photo Gallery

84. 6b Culture & Fashion Show - Haiti TNCIL / 6b culture Fashion Show - haiti January 14 - 16, 2005 6b culture Fashion Show - haiti.jpg. Return to Photo Gallery. http://www.vanderbilt.edu/isss/6bCultureFashionShow-Haiti.htm

January 14 - 16, 2005 Return to Photo Gallery

85. People And Culture (from Haiti) --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia People and culture (from haiti) With a population density of roughly 660 persons per square mile (255 per square kilometer), haiti is one of the most http://www.britannica.com/ebi/article-201836?ct=

86. Cultural Life (from Haiti) --  Encyclopædia Britannica Cultural life (from haiti) haitian culture reflects an admixture of French, African, Spanish, and native Indian influences, similar in many respects to the http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-54476

Home Browse Newsletters Store ... Subscribe Already a member? Log in Content Related to this Topic This Article's Table of Contents Expand all Collapse all Introduction The land Relief, drainage, and soils Climate Plant and animal life Settlement patterns The people Ethnicity and language Religion Demographic trends The economy ... Transportation Administration and social conditions Government Armed forces and police Education Health and welfare Cultural life Daily life The arts Press and broadcasting Sports and recreation ... Early period French colonial rule Plantations and slaves The Haitian Revolution Independent Haiti Trials of a young nation U.S. occupation Military regimes and the Duvaliers Democratic aspirations Additional Reading Geography History Print this Table of Contents Shopping Price: USD $1495 Revised, updated, and still unrivaled. The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (Hardcover) Price: USD $15.95 The Scrabble player's bible on sale! Save 30%. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary Price: USD $19.95

87. Caribseek | Haiti Arts And Culture haiti Arts and culture. Galleries (4). Painters (1). Writers (1) http://www.caribseek.com/cgi-bin/directory?type=sub&island=22&cat=3

88. EIAL XIV1 - Taking Haiti: Military Occupation And The Culture Of U.S. Imperialis MARY A. RENDA Taking haiti Military Occupation and the culture of US Imperialism 19151940. Chapel Hill and London The University of North Carolina Press http://www.tau.ac.il/eial/XIV_1/lundahl.html

E.I.A.L. ESTUDIOS INTERDISCIPLINARIOS DE AMERICA LATINA Y EL CARIBE ARTICULOS EIAL INDICES CONSEJO EDITORIAL ADMINISTRATIVIA ENERO - JUNIO 2003 CIENCIA EN AMERICA LATINA Busca en E.I.A.L.: MARY A. RENDA: Taking Haiti: Military Occupation and the Culture of U.S. Imperialism 1915-1940. Chapel Hill and London: The University of North Carolina Press, 2001. Mary Renda’s book about the United States occupation of Haiti between 1915 and 1934 addresses two different questions: how US culture was used in the justification of the occupation and how military presence in Haiti contributed to the transformation of culture in the US between 1920 and 1940. It is not a history of the occupation, nor does it purport to explain the causes or effects of it, although enough background is provided to make the book accessible to non-specialists on Haiti. For those wanting to learn about Haiti, the most interesting part of the book is the one dealing with the occupation itself. Renda’s analysis enhances our understanding of such conspicuous facts as the use of violence and the racism expressed by the marines when dealing with the local population. The (yet unproven) thesis has sometimes been advanced that a majority of the soldiers in the occupation force are likely to have been Southerners, who “knew” how to deal with blacks. Renda has an alternative explanation: paternalism. Underlying the perceptions and actions of the marines was the belief that Haitians were not capable of forging their own destinies but needed guidance from a more advanced nation.

89. UN Supports Haiti In Trying To Create A Culture Of Dialogue UN supports haiti in trying to create a culture of dialogue among opponents In these circumstances, haiti will be unable to achieve the MDGs, http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=15162&Cr=haiti&Cr1=

90. Haiti - Dayti, Haïti Official web sites of haiti, the capital of haiti, art, culture, history, cities, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers. http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/haiti.htm

Advertise here One World - Nations Online the countries of the world Home Continents The Americas Haiti A virtual destination guide to Haiti, this page is about many aspects of the "mountainous land" how the Taino indians named the island. Search and locate official web sites from the island state, and find comprehensive information on the nation in its diversity: The Haitian culture, history and geography. Get key information on Haiti's economy, education, science, environment, population, and government. You will have access to news from Haiti and you may visit Haitian cities. Find maps and other information for adventure travel and tourism in Haiti. The Presidential Palace Official Sites Map News Culture ... Additional Links Country Profile Flag of Haiti Background: Haiti is the western part of the island Hispaniola, which was an important strategic location in the 17th century used by the Spaniards and France. In 1804 former African slaves established independence from France, and renamed the area Haiti, it became the world's oldest black republic. About 95% of Haitians are of African descent. In 1934, after a 19-year occupation by U.S. military forces, Haiti regained sovereign rule.

91. Haiti Books Online Store - Haitian Books - Livres CD .. haitians, History and culture This booklet is a basic introduction to the people, history and culture of haiti for teachers and service providers with http://www.slgafi.org/polo/store/Scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=72

92. Haiti Books Online Store - Haitian Books - Livres CD .. haitians, History and culture Our Price US$7.50 haiti mission haiti mission trips haiti money haiti music haiti national anthem haiti nazarene haiti http://www.slgafi.org/polo/store/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=41

93. Bits Of Culture - Haiti BITS OF culture haiti. Languages. Map. Cultural Values. Main Religion Death Concepts/Rituals. Health Care Values haiti means land of mountains . http://www.massgeneral.org/interpreters/b_hai.asp

BITS OF CULTURE - Haiti Languages Map Cultural Values Health Care Values ... Interesting Facts Languages Official languages: French Creole Map Cultural Values Affectionate, polite but shy, and extremely modest . Not committed to time or schedules . Tightly knit extended family . Matriarchal society, although men are allowed to believe that they are head of household, although women are the backbone of the family. Catholic . Death mobilizes entire family; all arrangements made by elder kinsman of dying . Dernie priye is a special prayer service consisting of 7 consecutive days of prayer, usually at the home to facilitate the passage of the soul to the next world. Cremation not acceptable because of the belief in resurrection and paradise. Health Care Values Good health seen as a balance between eating right, personal hygiene, prayer and good spiritual habits.

94. Books For Understanding: Haiti Taking haiti Military Occupation and the culture of US Imperialism, 19151940 Mary A. Renda ISBN 0-8078-2628-6 (cloth); ISBN 0-8078-4938-3 (paper) http://aaupnet.org/news/bfu/haiti/list.html

powered by FreeFind About University Presses AAUP-At-A-Glance Calendar ... Site Map HAITI History Early History and European Colonization Independence and Early Nationhood Twentieth Century to the Present ... Culture: Arts, Language, and Religion *Highlighted author names are linked to a Journalists' Resources entry. G stands for general interest S stands for special interest Contact information for writers, scholars and editors available to talk with members of the media on this topic and their work. University of Alberta Press University of California Press Cornell University Press Duke University Press ... Yale University Press The History of Haiti Early History and European Colonization Independence and Early Nationhood Twentieth Century: From the US Occupation to the Present Early History and European Colonization Caribbean Paleodemography: Population, Culture History, and Sociopolitical Processes in Ancient Puerto Rico Antonio L. Curet

95. Haitian Studies Program haiti Today culture and Politics Studies. at UMass Boston and CUC in Montrouis, haiti Sponsored by the Division of Continuing Education http://site.www.umb.edu/forum/1/Haitian_Studies/res/web_pages/haititoday.html

University of Massachusetts Boston The Africana Studies Department and The Haitian Studies Program present Haiti Today: Culture and Politics Studies at UMass Boston and CUC in Montrouis, Haiti Sponsored by the Division of Continuing Education July 24-August 14, 2001 The Program This summer the Africana Studies Department at UMass Boston will offer a program on location in Haiti. The program will explore the history, politics, culture and economy of Haiti from both an external and internal perspective. It will facilitate an understanding of Haiti through total immersion into the culture, environment, language, and the country's economic, political and social realities. Students will visit significant historical, cultural, and ecological sites in various towns including St. Marc, Gonaives, and Kenscoff. There will also be a two-day excursion to the beautiful resort town of Jacmel in the Southeast part of Haiti, and a special tow-day trip to Cap Haitien and Milot, to visit the citadel and the Sans-Souci palace of King Christophe. Additional activities will include presentations by local experts, participation in local cultural activities and meetings with civic and political leaders. Students are expected to attend two preparatory sessions at UMass Boston, read the assigned materials, and be prepared to participate in class discussions.

96. Rara! This is a major contribution to the literature on Vodou, haiti, popular culture, Caribbean culture and music, transnational immigrant practices, http://www.ucpress.edu/books/pages/9291.html

@import "style.css"; 277 pages, 6 x 9 inches, 15 b/w photographs; includes a 24-track CD Published May 2002 Available worldwide Entire Site Books Journals E-Editions The Press Elizabeth McAlister Rara! Vodou, Power, and Performance in Haiti and Its Diaspora In stockships in 2-3 days In stockships in 2-3 days Categories: Religion Cultural Anthropology African American Studies American Studies ... MORE INFO AND CHOICES Email: Download a sample track from the CD (MP3) Description Table of Contents About the Author "An important contribution to the existing literature on Caribbean festival arts, one which will be of great use to those interested in Haitian expressive culture."Daniel Tannehill Neely, Ethnomusicology "McAlister does an eloquent job of weaving together these characteristic manifestations of Rara."Les Field, Royal Anthropological Inst Journal (man) "McAlister has produced an in-depth ethnographic study of a musical/religious/political phenomenon which is fascinating reading."The Beat "McAlister demonstrates how religious ritual, Rara songs, and outbursts of violence during marches were coded messages of popular resistance to the ruling elite."Choice "This is a startling, stunning, and fascinating book about the blend of music, religion, and politics in Haitian culture. McAlister's mastery of many different ways of knowing makes this study an endless source of insight, intrigue, and inspiration.

97. PlanetRider Travel Directory > Caribbean > Islands > Haiti The complete travelers guide to the best Internet resources for haiti. not a travel guide, but this labor of love is a great guide to haiti s culture. http://www.planetrider.com/travel-guide.cfm/Destinations/Caribbean/Islands/Haiti

TRAVEL SEARCH Site Shortcuts Skiing Worldwide Bargain Travel Road and Travel Maps Air Reservations Help Caribbean Islands Haiti CATEGORY GUIDE: CARIBBEAN Islands General Guides Lodging Click on the link, or icon to pop site in new window. TRAVEL RESEARCH SITES (rated and reviewed by our editors) Rating Content Ease of use Web Site 1 Balloon=Good 2 Balloons=Better 3 Balloons=Best Island Connoisseur: Haiti Hanging out in Hispaniola? It may be text-heavy, but this great Haiti guide offers plenty of savvy suggestions for sights, accommodations, restaurants, even Nightlife all over the island. Information is organized by city. Windows on Haiti It's not a travel guide, but this labor of love is a great guide to Haiti's culture. Explore a great art sampler, a collection of essays on Haiti, recipes, and songs of the island. Click on "Happenings" for a link to a calendar of events. Haiti Spotlight This "Spotlight on Haiti" offers a personal look at the island, with honest hotel reviews, travel tips, and beach overviews. Its poor design and thin content are mitigated by an insider's understanding of the island. Unofficial Haitian Home Page Ki kote plaj la ye? Learn to say that ( "Where's the beach?") and more in Haitian Kreyol (with Real Audio pronunciation!). Also, peruse the history course, or check the yellow pages on this charming, home-grown site. Don't miss "Bob's Corner" for the scoop on everything from voodoo to Haitian films.

98. Student Work - Cultural Affairs 2004 Makandal A Troupe Finds Joy in haiti, Despite Current Events that haiti s artistic and spiritual grassroots culture has pulled haitians together, http://www.jrn.columbia.edu/studentwork/culture/harrisonhaiti.asp

Home Student Work Cultural Affairs Cultural Affairs Makandal: A Troupe Finds Joy in Haiti, Despite Current Events By Adelia Harrison For most Americans, Haiti evokes images of poverty, violence and AIDS, as well as the idea that the country can't manage its own affairs. Non-Haitians and Haitian-Americans alike are steeped in pop-culture portrayals of voodooa religion still practiced by some Haitiansas black magic, human sacrifice, zombies and dolls stuck with pins. But La Troupe Makandal, a Haitian drum and dance troupe based in New York's borough of Brooklyn, portrays Haitians as a courageous, talented and deeply spiritual people, united by a common will to freedom. As it ventures to combat stereotypes, Makandal also seeks to remind Haitian-Americans of their history in Haiti and roots in Africa. Makandal consists of six dancers and six musicians. Included are both Haitians and non-Haitians; amateurs and professionals. Potential members learn of the group through word of mouth, or through drum or dance classes. In spring and fall the troupe, which performs throughout New York State, has a packed performance and lecture schedule. A month ago, in honor of Haiti's 200th birthday, the group released its third CD, "Prepare" (the title has the same meaning and pronunciation in both Haitian Creole and English). The company teaches children's classes in Brooklyn and is artist-in-residence at the Hunter College Department of Music. "In the center of the chaos is still the essence of Haiti, and that's where you'll find the dance," says troupe member Natalie Pardo, 41, a first-generation Haitian-American who grew up in Chicago. She adds, "Haiti's tagline should not be that it's the poorest country in the world. The tagline should be that it was the first country to stand against oppression and free itself." It wasn't until Pardo moved to New York, in 1999, that she had the chance to explore her cultural roots. "My DNA is very connected with the drums," she says. "Maybe the ancestors inside of me were dancers."

99. Regional: Caribbean: Haiti: Society And Culture - Open Site Regional Caribbean haiti Society and culture Open Site. http://open-site.org/Regional/Caribbean/Haiti/Society_and_Culture/

Open Site The Open Encyclopedia Project home submit content become an editor the entire directory only in Haiti/Society_and_Culture Top Regional Caribbean Haiti : Society and Culture Age Demographics Ethnicity History ... Religion General Information Although Haiti averages about 290 people per square kilometer (748 per sq. mi.). Its population is concentrated most heavily in urban areas, coastal plains, and valleys. About 95% of Haitians are of African descent. The rest of the population is mostly of mixed Caucasian-African ancestry. A few are of European or Levantine heritage. About two-thirds of the population live in rural areas. French is one of two official languages, but it is spoken by only about 10% of the people. All Haitians speak Creole, the country's other official language. English is increasingly used as a second language among the young and in the business sector. The dominant religion is Roman Catholicism. Increasing numbers of Haitians have converted to Protestantism through the work of missionaries active throughout the country. Much of the population also practices voudou (voodoo), recognized by the government as a religion in April 2003. Haitians tend to see no conflict in these African-rooted beliefs coexisting with Christian faith. Although public education is free, the cost is still quite high for Haitian families who must pay for uniforms, textbooks, supplies, and other inputs. Due to weak state provision of education services, private and parochial schools account for approximately 90% of primary schools, and only 65% of primary school-aged children are actually enrolled. At the secondary level, the figure drops to around 20%. Less than 35% of those who enter will complete primary school. Though Haitians place a high value on education, few can afford to send their children to secondary school and primary school enrollment is dropping due to economic factors. Remittances sent by Haitians living abroad are important in paying educational costs.

100. Regional: Caribbean: Haiti: Society And Culture: History - Open Site Regional Caribbean haiti Society and culture History Open Site. http://open-site.org/Regional/Caribbean/Haiti/Society_and_Culture/History/

Open Site The Open Encyclopedia Project home submit content become an editor the entire directory only in Society_and_Culture/History Top Regional Caribbean Haiti ... Society and Culture : History General Information The Spaniards used the island of Hispaniola (of which Haiti is the western part and the Dominican Republic the eastern) as a launching point from which to explore the rest of the Western Hemisphere. French buccaneers later used the western third of the island as a point from which to harass English and Spanish ships. In 1697, Spain ceded the western third of Hispaniola to France. As piracy was gradually suppressed, some French adventurers became planters, making Saint Domingue, as the French portion of the island was known, the "pearl of the Antilles"one of the richest colonies in the 18th century French empire. During this period, African slaves were brought to work on sugarcane and coffee plantations. In 1791, the slave population revoltedled by Toussaint L'Ouverture, Jean Jacques Dessalines, and Henri Christopheand gained control of the northern part of the French colony, waging a war of attrition against the French. By January 1804, local forces defeated an army sent by Napoleon Bonaparte, established independence from France, and renamed the area Haiti. The impending defeat of the French in Haiti is widely credited with contributing to Napoleon's decision to sell the Louisiana territory to the United States in 1803. Haiti is the world's oldest black republic and the second-oldest republic in the Western Hemisphere, after the United States. Although Haiti actively assisted the independence movements of many Latin American countries, the independent nation of former slaves was excluded from the hemisphere's first regional meeting of independent nations, in Panama in 1826, and did not receive U.S. diplomatic recognition until 1862.

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